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Joe Bonamassa says you’re miking your amp wrong
By Phil Weller published
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

“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
By Dave Hunter published
The Swingland is designed for studio/home use to deliver like a cranked vintage amp at low volume

Best amp modelers 2026: get all your dream guitar tones in one
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing

Best practice amps 2026: practice your guitar at home with top tier tone
By Matt McCracken last updated
Keep your chops in tip-top shape with the best practice amps from Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more

How the Beach Boys' Dumble Overdrive Special ended up in Hawaii, and the celebrity who’s now recording with it
By Phil Weller published
One of three Dumbles built for the band, it’s been hidden in the Aloha State for 35 years

Chris Buck and Ariel Posen are fans. Now you can get $600 off Victory Amplification’s V40 Deluxe Duchess head during Cyber Week
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Offering the sound of classic American combos and the aggressive crunch of vintage British tube heads, the V40 gives you the best of both worlds

Black Friday guitar deals 2025: these deals are already live – plus all the info you need ahead of the year's biggest guitar sale
By Matt McCracken last updated
Black Friday has arrived early this year, there are loads of deals available and we've got the best of them

Get the sound Adam Jones and James Hetfield made famous for less than $100 during Sweetwater's Black Friday sales event
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The four-pound Diezel VH Micro packs the crunch of the Diezel VH4's celebrated third channel into a compact microamp

A massive $200 discount on a plug-in suite featuring four iconic amplifiers from one of the brands at the forefront of digital amp emulation tech. This Universal Audio offer is one that can't be missed
By Pete Emery published
Featuring four of Universal Audio's renowned amp emulations, this bundle makes iconic sounds available and affordable for the home recording guitarist

Who says modelling has to be complicated? Pick up a Line 6 POD Express and see how simple it can be, whilst saving $50 at Guitar Center
By Pete Emery published
Suited to those looking for a straightforward modeler or capable rig backup, the Line 6 POD Express demonstrates that modeling can be simple, yet powerful
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