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“A straightforward tube combo hiding serious 21st-century tech.” We review the Supro Airwave 1x12 combo
The new Airwave blends classic Supro tube tone with onboard Two Notes DynIR cab simulation, letting players record direct, practice silently or run straight to front-of-house.
We review the Cutthroat Audio Fullerton 5G9 1x12, a modern re-creation of a storied Fender combo
Ron Westwood puts his passion for this late-era tweed wonder to work in a faithful re-creation that’s also suited to today’s players
Tony Iommi leads the tributes as Laney Amplification founder Lyndon Laney dies, aged 77
Lyndon Laney founded his namesake firm in Birmingham, England, in 1967, and helped forge the sound of heavy metal alongside the Black Sabbath guitarist
"Blends classic tube simplicity with a few modern features that genuinely add value": We review the tiny tube tones of the Marshall DSL1CR
Marshall's mini tube amp delivers the spirit of the stack in a tiny 1-watt format
Best mini amps 2026: tiny amps for powerful tones
Our pick of the best small guitar amps will get you great big tone in a teeny-tiny package
Best bass amps 2026: low-end tone machines
My pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass, and more
Best combo amps 2026: my pick of solid-state and tube combos for all budgets
No matter your genre, budget or skill level, these top combo amplifiers from Fender, Orange, Blackstar, EVH, and more will make your guitar sing
Joe Bonamassa says you’re miking your amp wrong
The blues star has a blunt take on the “Full Sail flashlight” technique — and why starting at the center of a speaker cone is a mistake
