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Electric Guitar Amps.
Reviews of electric guitar amplifiers, combos, heads and cabinets.
Celestion Adds the Ruby IR to Its Extensive Line of Impulse Responses
Fender® Hot Rod DeVille ML
Matchless Spitfire: Less Is More
In amplification there is room for every kind of product: whether you like heavy rock, blues, jazz... whether your budget is tight or you can afford the luxury of driving a…
Celestion Introduces the New A-Type
New Celestion guitar speaker tones with an American accent join the acclaimed IR family, available as digital downloads.
Vox Night Train 15: Mini Size, Healthy Price
After running through the full flavor of Mesa Boogie and the fascinating quality of Matchless, it is Vox's turn, another firm of recognized prestige with very personal…
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Roadster: the ultimate amplifier?
We're kicking off the season on the right foot. You probably got your fill last month with the Epiphone and the X3 Live, right? But for a guitar to sound, you need an amplifier…
Mesa Boogie Transatlantic TA-15: Small Tube Amps With Big Ideas
These days, very few people involved in the guitar world don't know Mesa Boogie®. But if you're one of them, this may be your chance to learn something about one of today's most…
Fender ’64 Vibroverb Custom: Innovates, Doesn’t Emulate. The Real Thing.
In this amplification special, Fender amplification could not be missing. A true gem has landed in my hands: the FENDER ’64 Vibroverb Custom. In plain language, and after the…
Palmer FAB 5: A Carefully Crafted, Warm Tube Combo
The Palmer brand has a comfortable place among guitarists. Although it is still better known for its specialized direct boxes and speaker simulators for guitarists, surely its…
Hughes&Kettner ATTAX 100: Four Channels and Maximum Versatility in a “Smart” Amplifier
This is a fantastic proposition, in terms of versatility, from Hughes&Kettner. An all-inclusive package that offers power, clean tones, crunch and metal (Warp) sounds, plus a…
Polytone: A 100-Watt Combo That's Remarkably Easy to Handle
Polytone is one of those brands that has become legendary over time, instantly associated with jazz tones. We find a good range of options that make this amplifier a versatile…
Amplidrive. Cute Amps, Big Volume and Few Euros
A guitarist's needs when choosing amplification vary widely depending on several factors: the musician's stage of learning, their tastes and styles, the place or context in which…
Cicognani Imperivn: H50 Head and 412 Cabinet, Tube Amplification of the Future
A new and eye-catching guitar amp has landed in my hands, made up of a 50 W head with MOS technology and four tubes, plus a powerful 4x12" cabinet. Before starting the review, I…
Bugera 333-212 and 412H: Tube Power at Solid-State Prices?
Every guitarist dreams of getting a warm tube sound for the price of a solid-state amp. Meanwhile, current trends split sonic demand in two directions: the vintage sound of tubes…
Hiwatt G100 1112R: English Versatility and Power
Hiwatt is a brand with real weight in the guitar amplification world. We had long wanted to put one of these “little guys” on the test bench. In fact, at the last trade show we…
Laney LX20R Guitar Amplifier
A small, scrappy combo that left us open-mouthed, especially on clean and mid-gain tones. A manageable, lightweight, easy-to-carry amp with plenty of punch and truly surprising…
Krank Rev Jr: A Mini Tube Head
Not too long ago we looked at several amplification systems of this kind: small tube amps that give us the full warmth of the big amps, but for situations where we don't need…
BlackHeart: A Great Little Tube Head
BlackHeart. In fiction, a powerful demon created by Mephisto. This superhero possesses unmatched abilities, such as superhuman strength or staggering speed. Following that thread…
Hiwatt Hi Gain 50 and Hi Gain 100: Tube Amps Bringing Vintage Into the Present With British Elegance
At somewhat more affordable prices than earlier (custom) models, we once again find British elegance, which this time also includes gritty overdrive and the flexibility of two…