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Joe Bonamassa explains why he sold all his Dumble amps – and why he’s now got more than ever
By Phil Weller published
After making some big changes to his live rig in 2014, the guitarist now owns eight Dumbles and isn’t looking back

Best Combo Amps 2025: Our Pick Of Stunning Solid-State and Tube Combos For All Budgets
By Daryl Robertson last updated
No matter your genre, budget or skill level, these top combo amplifiers from Fender, Orange, Blackstar, EVH, and more will make your guitar sing

Ashdown’s new SX tube amp series offers mid-priced options for vintage amps with modern features
By Phil Weller published
Available in five- and 50-watt formats, the new collection bolsters vintage tube tones with modern connectivity and settings for at-home and on-stage

Fender launches the Mustang Micro Plus, bolstering its lauded pocket amp with key quality-of-life upgrades
By Phil Weller published
Now boasting 100 customizable presets with a vastly increased bank of amps and effects, Fender wants to “inspire musicians at every level”

“A sky’s-the-limit modeling environment”: Two Notes Genome review
By Dave Hunter published
Meet the impressive new DAW software plugin from digital guitar speaker cab and amp manufacturers Two Notes

Blackstar unveils the Debut 30E – a 30-watt analog amp with a built-in tape echo and custom-designed 1x10” speaker
By Phil Weller published
The British firm’s acclaimed Debut series continues to grow four years on, with the features of the 10E and 15E given a mightier output

MESA/Boogie founder Randall Smith and Gibson part ways
By Phil Weller published
No reason has been given for the split, but Gibson says it is well positioned to continue his legacy, with its “next generation of designers” having studied under Smith for the past 20 years

Peavey and Misha Mansoor deliver the invective.112 combo amp – combining EL84 tubes with digital features
By Phil Weller published
The lightweight 20-watt combo amp condenses the tones of the invective.120 amp head into a smaller, gig and home recording-ready creation

Why Noel Gallagher overhauled his Oasis rig at the peak of the band's success
By Jackson Maxwell published
The hangover (sonically and otherwise) from Oasis's infamously overstuffed and overlong third album, Be Here Now, led Gallagher to pursue a wholesale transformation in sound

Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist worked with 3rd Power chief designer Dylana Scott to capture his favorite Van Halen guitar tone, and it's quickly become his “favorite amp”
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