Latest Amp Reviews
We review the Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo tube amp
Mesa's all-encompassing 3-channel tube monster delivers Fender cleans and Mesa high gain in a gig- and studio-ready 1x12 combo
"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
Does one of Fender's best-selling amps remain the gold standard for portable, all-tube tone? We find out
“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
"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
“This amp’s dynamics are off the charts.” We review Bartel Amplifiers’ Swingland 1x12 combo and find a low-watter that delivers high-wattage tone, response and feel
The Swingland is designed for studio/home use to deliver like a cranked vintage amp at low volume
“The coolest acoustic-electric guitar gadget of the past decade is now better than ever.” We review the new ToneWoodAmp2 Portable Effects Processor for Acoustic-Electric Guitars
A built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multieffects and the free ToneWoodAmp Remote app are among the many upgrades
“It’s one of the most capable two-channel amps around.” We review the PRS Archon 50 Classic head
An update of the original 2013 model, the Archon 50 Classic proves versatile across genres, making it a straightforward, reliable amp for stage and studio.
