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British amps

WEM Dominator
How the Watkins Dominator Pointed the Way Forward to Marshall’s Famed 18-Watters Also known for the Copicat tape delay, the esteemed British amp builder Watkins aka WEM was a guitar gear pioneer
Blackstar St. James series
Blackstar Delivers “Lightest All-Tube Amp In the World” The British amp builder introduces their new St. James series in EL34 and 6L6 formats.
1974 Marshall 1987 and 1990 in red custom colour finish
Marshall Rolled Out the Red Carpet for this Highly Collectible Stack Sporting dual 6550 output tubes this uber-rare custom color finish model 1987 was made in England for the U.S. market.

Latest British amps

Orange OR120

This Brit-Rock Classic Will Give You a Trouser-Leg-Flapping Experience You Won’t Forget

By Dave Hunter published 23 September 21

The Orange OR120 taps classic rock’s raw power.

The Marcus King Band performing live at Santeria Social Club in Milan, Italy, on October 15, 2018.

Orange Reveals Details of First 'Made in USA' Guitar Amplifier – the MK Ultra Marcus King Signature Model

By Rod Brakes published 17 August 21

Orange founder and CEO Cliff Cooper and Technical Director Adrian Emsley talk to Guitar Player about this historic amp.

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