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Amplified Nation’s Ampliphonix & Gain 50-watt Head Delivers Inspired Tones From Both Sides of the Pond By Dave Hunter last updated 27 July 21 Taylor Cox's amp building expertise is brought to bear on this boutique doozy with Transatlantic appeal.
Classic Gear: Gibson Les Paul GA-40 Amp By Dave Hunter last updated 27 July 21 How can you acquire a genuine 1950s Gibson Les Paul for 1/50th – 1/100th the price of the iconic vintage guitar? By buying the amp, of course!
Fender ’68 Custom Vibro Champ Review By Art Thompson last updated 21 July 21 A modern update on a Fender favorite, this combo promises Silverface mojo in a compact format.
Dr. Z CAZ-45 Review By Dave Hunter published 27 May 21 The good doctor's first modern high-gain amplifier prescribes tight, mean, and dynamic electric guitar tones.
Carr Super Bee Review By Art Thompson published 5 May 21 A boutique tube combo that'll tickle the fancy of any vintage Fender enthusiast.
Soldano Super Lead Overdrive 30 Review By Tom Beaujour published 16 April 21 The return of a classic head puts many a guitar player's favorite flavor of gain back on the menu.
