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Best Combo Amps 2023: Our Pick Of Stunning Solid-State and Tube Combos For All Budgets Covering all genres and styles, these superb combos from the likes of Boss, Vox, Fender, EVH, Orange and Blackstar are sure to help you achieve tonal bliss
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Best Tube Amps 2023: Top Choices from Fender, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and More Looking for the rich tone only a valve amp can provide? Well, these are our top picks of the best tube amps on the market right now for all budgets
PRS's HDRX 100 amplifier
How PRS Channeled Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock Tone to Create the Fire-Breathing HDRX 100 Amp This formidable amp is a beast unto itself, and a thrilling ride back to an era of guitar amplification when it was all about going big.

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How the Tiny Amp Brand Behind Grand Funk Railroad’s Potent Hard-Rock Sound Became a Force to Be Reckoned With

By Dave Hunter last updated 27 July 21

Rock's golden age saw David West's Michigan-built amplification flourish as West Laboratories took on the majors.

Blackstar Unveils New Debut Combo Amps

By Jackson Maxwell published 10 July 20

The 10E and 15E feature a built-in "tape" echo effect, and both ring up at less than $100.

One Control BJF-S66 review

One Control BJF-S66 review

By Matt Blackett published 29 June 20

This compact solid-state head is a triumph of Swedish design and might just be the pedal platform you're looking for.

Dr. Z Z Wreck Jr.

Dr. Z Z Wreck Jr. 1x12 Combo Review

By Dave Hunter published 9 June 20

The good doctor delivers once more with a superbly assembled 15W amp that delivers a wide array of exemplary tones.

Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII Black and Blue Edition

Blackstar Launches HT Club 40 MkII Black and Blue Edition

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 22 May 20

New version of versatile combo amp boasts sought-after vintage 6L6GC-STR tubes and Celestion Vintage 30 speaker.

Vox speaker cabinet

Guitar Essentials: What You Need to Know About Speaker Cabinets

By Dave Hunter published 16 April 20

Learn about this essential component of your guitar amp rig and how it contributes to your tone.

Guitar Speakers: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Buying - GuitarPlayer.com

Guitar Speakers: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Buying

By Dave Hunter published 8 April 20

Get the facts about vintage and modern guitar speakers

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