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Best FRFR speakers 2026: 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 Line 6, Fender, HeadRush, Blackstar, and more

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My favorite guitar practice tool just hit its lowest-ever price of $99, thanks to Positive Grid wiping nearly 40% off the Spark Neo Core

By Matt McCracken Published

Grab an early Labor Day steal with some mega savings in the Positive Grid Fall Tone Fest sale

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A MesaBoogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo tube amp in a studio
We review the Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo tube amp

By Matt McCracken Published

Mesa's all-encompassing 3-channel tube monster delivers Fender cleans and Mesa high gain in a gig- and studio-ready 1x12 combo

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Prime Day guitar deals 2026: cut through the final day chaos with expert-picked deals from Amazon, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, and more

By Chris Barnes Last updated

Your last chance to take advantage of price drops on guitars, amps, pedals, and more, guided by Guitar Player's gear experts

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Best tube amps 2026: my top valve amplifiers for home, studio, and stage

By Matt McCracken Last updated

From low-wattage bedroom-friendly rigs to gig-ready classic combos, I’ve personally tested these six awesome guitar amps to find the ultimate tube tone for serious players

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Close up of the top panel of Fender Blues Junior IV tube amp on a wooden floor
"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

By Connor Godfrey Published

Does one of Fender's best-selling amps remain the gold standard for portable, all-tube tone? We find out

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A photo showing a detail of the Supro Airwave 1x12 combo
“A straightforward tube combo hiding serious 21st-century tech.” We review the Supro Airwave 1x12 combo

By Dave Hunter Published

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.

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A photo of the Cutthroat Audio Fullerton 5G9 1x12
We review the Cutthroat Audio Fullerton 5G9 1x12, a modern re-creation of a storied Fender combo

By Dave Hunter Last updated

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

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Laney amps and Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi leads the tributes as Laney Amplification founder Lyndon Laney dies, aged 77

By Phil Weller Published

Lyndon Laney founded his namesake firm in Birmingham, England, in 1967, and helped forge the sound of heavy metal alongside the Black Sabbath guitarist

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"Blends classic tube simplicity with a few modern features that genuinely add value": We review the tiny tube tones of the Marshall DSL1CR

By Ross Holder Published

Marshall's mini tube amp delivers the spirit of the stack in a tiny 1-watt format

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