“We’ve taken the iconic pedal to new heights”: Ibanez unveils hand-wired TS808HW V2 Tube Screamer
Japanese-made, hand-wired with Mogami cables, and offering an extra 6dB of output… This is a beefed-up TS808 that promises a wider range of tones from a familiar looking…
“It breaks up in the perfect place”: Supro teams up with Tyler Bryant for signature tube combo
Lots of headroom, lots of mojo, and a whopping bass response, Bryant’s new combo is a 1×12 powerhouse “you can be down right rude with” …
Yamaha Pushes Into African Market with Audiomack Collaborative Marketing Deal
Yamaha Music Innovations has announced a collaboration with Audiomack, a music streaming service primarily catering to the African market. Audiomack does not impose any initial registration fees on…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd on what people get wrong about Dumble amps and why the clones don’t measure up
Shepherd is a long-standing user of Alexander ‘Howard’ Dumble’s amps and was a friend of the late amp guru. Here he discusses amps’ mythical status and salutes the…
Yamaha opens largest music store in the Philippines
The Drum Sets, which are made from high-quality wood shells with Yamaha’s Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) for optimal sound. The boutique also offers digital instruments and equipment for…
Jimmy Page reveals his favorite amp, which did “flippin’ everything” throughout his career
Page’s affinity for his modded Marshall head stood the test of time – so much so that his boutique Sundragon amps are inspired by its unique tone …
Dumble is under new ownership – and it will begin making amps again using the elusive amp builder’s “trade secrets”
A newly established Dumble website has confirmed new amps – and other product lines – are on the cards, as well as a complete database of every Dumble…
M4 Macs – What DAC/Amps will pair best?
Discover the best DAC/amp dongles and desktop setups for Mac users, from portable options to high-end audio solutions for home setups.
Joe Bonamassa explains why he sold all his Dumble amps – and why he’s now got more than ever
After making some big changes to his live rig in 2014, the guitarist now owns eight Dumbles and isn’t looking back …
“It can transform your amp, but it’s equally adept as a boost anddrive”: Dirty Boy Preamp review
One delivers the raw sound of the preamp for use with a power amp and speaker setup, maybe plugged into the effects return of a conventional guitar …