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Fane Ascension F25, F30 and A30 Guitar Speakers Reviews Each of these new Ascension models should be given serious consideration alongside the usual suspects
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The Keith Richards Guide to Distortion The Rolling Stone comes clean on distortion in this archive interview from the December 1992 issue of Guitar Player.
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“When the Air Becomes Electric, That's the Right Sound”: Howard Alexander Dumble’s 1985 ‘Guitar Player’ Interview in Full In this in-depth article from the GP archive the master craftsman discusses his approach to designing a legacy of world class guitar amplifiers.

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Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson Signature Speaker and Kristian Kohle Metal IR Pack

Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson Signature Speaker and Kristian Kohle Metal IR Pack Review

By Dave Hunter last updated 17 December 21

This winning rock formula is big, full, aggressive and muscular, yet well balanced and impressively musical all at the same time.

Celestion G10 Creamback and VT Jr. Review

Celestion G10 Creamback and VT Jr. Review

By Dave Hunter published 14 September 20

Celestion offers boutique and budget 10-inch speaker options that could breathe new life into your cab.

Celestion F12-X200 Speaker Review

Celestion F12-X200 Speaker Review

By Dave Hunter published 5 August 20

Celestion embraces the digital revolution with a speaker voiced for modeling amplifiers.

Marshall Launches New Emberton Speaker

By Jackson Maxwell published 2 July 20

The legendary company's smallest ever portable speaker features 20+ hours of portable playtime.

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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