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Neil Young on his Old Black Les Paul and the amp that's been his go-to for nearly 60 years
By Jas Obrecht published
The guitarist shared deep details on his Les Paul, Fender Deluxe and Whizzer controller in a classic interview from our archive

Best tube amps: my top tube amps for the ultimate guitar tone
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Whether you're a tube traditionalist or chasing a more modern sound, these are the best tube amps from Fender, Marshall, Vox, and more

Best Fender amps: the finest Fender amplifiers you can get your hands on
By Ross Holder last updated
Tube warmth or modern modeling? I've taken a look at the best Fender amps for all players and budgets

A gigantic $360 off Positive Grid's celebrated BIAS amp sim software may have just put the nail in the coffin of my beloved valve combo
By Daryl Robertson published
Positive Grid's Guitar Month Sale sees discounts applied to everything from the acclaimed Bias software to a Steve Vai signature Spark Mini and more

Best guitar amps: tube-driven triumphs and peerless pedal platforms for home, studio, and stage
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From solid-state practice amps to all-tube stage amps, here’s our pick of the best amplifiers on the market – featuring Boss, Blackstar, Orange, and more

How to transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo
By Jimmy Leslie published
An amp emulation pedal can transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo, giving you the best of both worlds

Best FRFR speakers: 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 Kemper, Line 6, Fender, Mission Engineering and more

Leo Fender got it right in 1948 with an amp he created for lap-steel guitar players
By Dave Hunter published
Making its debut as part of a Hawaiian lap-steel beginner set, the Champ has become a studio workhorse for blues and rock guitarists
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