Do vintage NOS tubes really sound better? Here’s what you need to know
You might have heard a lot about the magic of NOS tubes. Here we dig into the subject, debunk some myths, and offer players something to think about…
That time Robben Ford brought his prized Dumble amp to a guitar retreat – and let fans play it
It may be one of the most coveted amps in the world, but Ford let fans get up close and personal with the holy grail #102 Dumble …
Supro teams up with Two Notes for the Airwave, a vintage-voiced 25W tube combo with onboard cab sims
Old-school Supro tube tones, new-school design, the Airwaves makes it effortless to go direct when recording or playing live – and it comes with 12 presets, including one…
Line 6 debuts all-new AI tech as it supercharges its amp modelling platform with the Helix Stadium
The Helix Stadium and Stadium XL Floor units feature an 8″ touchscreen, a vast range of tone-shaping features – including amp and effects capture – and take Line…
Fender’s American Vintage ’62 Super revives a “hidden treasure” tube amp
Landing in the sweet spot between ’50s tweed tones and ’60s black-panel sparkle, the ’62 Super is a throwback combo from a transitional period of Fender history …
Ben Harper’s Dumble was found at a yard sale – and it had previously belonged to the Beach Boys
Owning the amp afforded Harper a meeting with the legendary amp builder, who soon revealed its surprising past …
Jack White on why he rerecorded half of the guitars on No Name after he got his new Fender tube amp
The Pano Verb’s weird and wonderful concoction of tube amp mojo, 10″ and 15″ speakers, reverb and tremolo, had White so excited that he ripped up the No…
Line 6 ushers in a bold new era of amp modelers with the Helix Stadium
Brand new modeling tech, gear capturing capabilities, an overhauled interface, and the ability to control your entire live performance with your feet – the Helix Stadium has set…
Joe Bonamassa adds a ninth Dumble to his collection – and promises it will be his last
After selling all his Dumbles in 2016, the bluesman is back with a vengeance – but insists he won’t be buying any more big amps from here on…
Laney rolls out the LF-Supertop– a classy 120W solid-state powerhouse with tricks up its sleeve
With two channels, footswitchable boost, onboard effects and IRs, this lightweight head has a lot going on – and there are matching 2×12 and 4×12 speaker cabs to…