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Black Friday guitar deals 2026: The lowdown on the biggest sale of the year and early deals

By Matt McCracken last updated

Black Friday is nearly here, and you can grab massive guitar gear savings right now

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“There’s no limit on the variety of sounds that can be dialed up.” We review the Positive Grid Reactor 50 combo

By Dave Hunter Published

The 50-watt modeling amp combines a wealth of usable tones and effects with AI-powered rig creation, making it a versatile option for home players, recording and small gigs

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Joe Bonamassa holds his hands up in the Guitar World studios
“I was wrong!” Joe Bonamassa on why he’s changed his mind about digital amps

By Phil Weller Published

“I thought I'd be burning glass and filaments for the rest of my life," says Bonamassa as he launches his new digital Fender Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp

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Prime Day guitar deals 2026: last chance discounts on guitar gear from Amazon

By Chris Barnes last updated

Take advantage of last-minute deals from the October Prime Day sale on guitars, amps, pedals, and more, guided by Guitar Player's gear experts

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Positive Grid Sparktober
With 38% off one of our favorite headphone amps plus a super affordable FRFR, you can't afford to miss Positive Grid's Sparktober sale

By Daryl Robertson Published

Score healthy discounts on the celebrated Spark Neo Core and Spark Cab this October

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Best FRFR speakers 2026: the best full-range, flat-response speakers for your digital effects and modelers

By Ross Holder last updated

Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Line 6, Fender, HeadRush, Blackstar, and more

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My favorite guitar practice tool just hit its lowest-ever price of $99, thanks to Positive Grid wiping nearly 40% off the Spark Neo Core

By Matt McCracken Published

Grab an early Labor Day steal with some mega savings in the Positive Grid Fall Tone Fest sale

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A MesaBoogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo tube amp in a studio
We review the Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo tube amp

By Matt McCracken Published

Mesa's all-encompassing 3-channel tube monster delivers Fender cleans and Mesa high gain in a gig- and studio-ready 1x12 combo

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Best tube amps 2026: my top valve amplifiers for home, studio, and stage

By Matt McCracken last updated

From low-wattage bedroom-friendly rigs to gig-ready classic combos, I’ve personally tested these six awesome guitar amps to find the ultimate tube tone for serious players

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Close up of the top panel of Fender Blues Junior IV tube amp on a wooden floor
"If you want classic Fender tube tones, the Blues Junior IV remains among the cheapest ways of achieving them." We review the Fender Blues Junior IV tube amp

By Connor Godfrey Published

Does one of Fender's best-selling amps remain the gold standard for portable, all-tube tone? We find out

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