“The rich clarity of a Fender Deluxe, the ballsiness of a Marshall 20 and the sparkle of a Vox AC15.” We reviewed the Dixon Hummingbird 15 tube combo and decided less is …
Boasting top-notch build and minimal features, it’s an ideal pedal platform and a solid performer that morphs from rhythm to lead via your picking or guitar volume …
Mesa/Boogie is reviving the Dual Rectifier – the hallowed amp head that defined the sound of 1990s high gain music
The original Dual Rectifier arrived in 1992, and was championed by a huge array of guitar greats, from Foo Fighters to Tool and Korn …
“One of Supro’s finest combo offerings thus far”: Supro Black Magick Reverb TB review
Tyler Bryant’s signature tube combo brings more power, blendable channels and headroom for pedals – but you might want to just crank it up for that sweet overdrive…
“The tonal character and responsiveness is indeed quite tubular”: Vox Valvenergy 2nd Series pedals review
Compact pedals with real tubes and real tube energy – are these the missing link between your guitar and amp? We give the Valvenergy 2nd Series pedals a…
“With this amp, Dave Davies wouldn’t have had to shred his speaker to get his ‘You Really Got Me’ guitar tone.” Mitch Colby resurrects the amp that gave Paul McCartney his …
The Colby Elpico AC55 1×12 combo is a modern take on the 1950s/’60s Elpico AC55 that launched young British guitarists into the world of rock and roll …
Why Rhett Shull thinks amp modelers will fall out of favor in the future
While Reverb’s 21 best-selling amps of 2024 were all bereft of tubes, Shull is convinced that tube amps will make an inevitable comeback …
Solid-state tube replacements: A modern solution for reliable guitar amplification
Discover how solid-state tube replacements offer a reliable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional vacuum tubes without compromising tone quality. Learn more here!
Best Integrated Amplifiers: Editors’ Choice 2024
Our favorite integrated amplifiers in 2024 include models from Cambridge Audio, Naim, NAD, Unison Research and more. Integrated amplifiers have become very popular again with audiophiles for a…
“If you’re looking for a no-nonsense giggable tube head that covers a lot of ground, there isn’t much that beats the Dual Terror at this price point”: Orange Dual Terror review
A fuss-free dual-channel tube head that delivers some of best tones available at this price point – and higher …
Crazy Tube Circuit’s Heatseeker is an amp-in-box to help you nail Angus Young’s high-voltage tone
Packing three vintage Marshall-inspired modes plus a preamp enhancer inspired by the AC/DC guitarist’s not-so-secret secret sauce, the Heatseeker is a formidable drive and tone shaper for rock…