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“Once You Could Get Your Ideas Across to Him, He Could Make It”: Bill Carson on Designing the Strat With Leo Fender By Rod Brakes published 10 August 22 Video The "test pilot of the Stratocaster" explains how the world’s most popular solidbody electric came into being in this revealing interview.
Acoustic Amplification’s New Gamma Series G25 and G50 Combos Have Huge Bang for Your Buck By Rod Brakes published 23 June 22 These all-analog 2-channel amps offer 4-voice versatility, a high-headroom True Blue speaker, Bluetooth connectivity and more.
D. Kowalski Dark Gene Micro Amplifier Review By Dave Hunter published 14 December 21 These Dark Gene amps are a blast and serve as an easy reminder of why the mini- and micro-amp craze is still roaring.
Revv Debuts New Generator MKIII Series Amps By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 July 21 The 100 & 120-watt heads are said to be the “world’s first stereo-direct-output reactive load and impulse response amplifiers.”
Joyo Debuts New XL Jackman II Amp Head By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 July 21 The latest addition to the company's Bantamp lunchbox amp series features switchable channels.
Joyo Debuts New XL-Zombie II Amp Head By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 July 21 This new lunchbox features onboard Bluetooth, an FX loop and two footswitchable channels.
Re-Enter the 'Dragon: Take a Closer Look at the Sundragon Standard Edition Combo By Tom Beaujour published 24 July 20 Jimmy Page’s Supro Coronado is reborn as a more affordable hand-wired combo with fire-breathing overdrive.
