Guitar Amps

  1. Great Solid-State Guitar Amplifiers Under $400

    Great Solid-State Guitar Amplifiers Under $400
    While they might not be regarded with the same amount of praise as their tube brethren, solid-state amplifiers are by far more durable and affordable. But just because tube amps are still king doesn't mean you can't find a great solid-state amplifier that sounds great. Below, we take a look at four solid state amps that we feel offer the best bang for your buck. Continue reading →
  2. How To Take Care Of Your New Tube Guitar Amp

    How To Take Care Of Your New Tube Guitar Amp
      There’s a reason why tube amps have remained popular after all these years. Despite their relatively high price tag and an overall delicate design that is firmly rooted in mid-20th-century technology, nothing beats a tube amp when it comes to creating stunning high-gain tone. Whether you’re looking for smooth sustain and compression or fat and crunchy distortion, the signature sound of a tube amp remains the holy grail of guitar tone. Today, we’re going to look at a few tips to that should help you properly care for those delicate yet beautiful tone machines and give them the best shot at a long and happy life!   Continue reading →
  3. Brand Spotlight: Boss Katana Guitar Amplifiers

    Brand Spotlight: Boss Katana Guitar Amplifiers
      As one of the early pioneers of digital effects, Boss is highly responsible for pushing the limits of what pedals could offer musicians outside of the studio. But as great as their pedals are, Boss is more than just an effects manufacturer -- they also make their own amplifiers. Based on the tech behind their popular Waza amplifier, the Katana line of amps embodies everything that Boss gear is known for -- powerful controls, versatile sounds, and very competitive prices. Today, we take a look at three different flavors of the Boss Katana guitar amp line up -- a 1x12 combo, a 2x12 combo, and a fully featured amp head.   Continue reading →
  4. Guitar Amp Settings Explained

    Guitar Amp Settings Explained
      Figuring out how guitar amplifiers work can be a tough proposition for beginners. Yes, it's not too hard to figure out what Bass, Mid, and Treble will do but when you start mixing them together or you're trying to dial in a specific sound, it can be a bit much if you're a new player. With that in mind, we take a look at basic amp settings, what exactly they do, and tips on how to dial in your desired tone.   Continue reading →
  5. Great Solid State Guitar Amps Under $400

    Great Solid State Guitar Amps Under $400
    About a month ago, we took a look at a few great tube combo amplifiers priced under $600 that we feel provided the best value for the money. Today, we'd like to give the same treatment to the solid state amplifier! While they might not be regarded with the same amount of praise as their tube brethren, solid state amplifiers are by far more durable and affordable. But just because tube amps are still king doesn't mean you can't find a great solid state amplifier that sounds great. Below, we take a look at four solid state amps that we feel offer the best bang for your buck.       Continue reading →

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