Friedman BE 100 Deluxe: 100 Watts of all-tube Plexi tones, now with added Thump!

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I wrote about the new Friedman BE-100 Deluxe back during Winter NAMM back in January of this year. Now it’s finally out and you can hear it in action in the official video below. Friedman BE-100 Deluxe First off, let’s be clear about one thing: Dave Friedman can wire a mean amp. If you need […]

Tube Amp, Cab Sim and Load Box in one: The Revv D20 lunchbox amp

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The modern guitarist wants an authentic tube sound they can easily output via XLR in conjunction with a cab sim. Throw in a load box and you get… The new D20 multi-role lunchbox amp from REVV! REVV D20 At a nice 4.1 kg, the new D20 compact head by REVV is its first tube amp based on the Dynamics model. It delivers 20 […]

Mojotone BlackOut Select guitar amp: A limited edition combo in blacked out Tweed

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The new Mojotone BlackOut Select is a combo amplifier inspired by classic Fender Tweed amps that will be available in limited numbers via reverb.com. First of all, check out the super-sleek look on this amp, with its blacked out, almost stealth-like finish. This amp is based on Fender’s 5E3 circuit of the ’50s, but with a few modern […]

Mezzabarba Trinity: A flexible 100-Watt three-channel amp head with optional extras

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The new Italian-made Mezzabarba Trinity is a 100-Watt all-valve amp head with MIDI control and plenty of gain on tap. With three distinct channels, it should have enough control to keep you busy for ages. Mezzabarba Trinity The Mezzabarba Trinity amp head is based around six 12AX7 preamp tubes, four EL34 power output valves and custom transformers by […]

NAMM 2019: MESA/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40

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The new MESA/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 is an amp based on classic American Tweed amps of the ’50s. The model was designed using the company’s rich history in servicing and modding original examples over the years. MESA/Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 Back in the day, Randall Smith serviced a lot of old ’50s Fender Tweed […]

NAMM 2019: Taurus Stomp-Head 1.VT, a 40W tube amp in a pedal

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The latest new product from Poland’s Taurus is the Stomp-Head 1.VT. This 40-Watt tube amp comes in a compact pedal format and has some distinctly vintage flavour. The amp is based on its MTD (Master Tube Design) technology and punches far above its weight… Taurus Stomp-Head 1.VT The new Taurus Stomp-Head 1.VT amplifier is based on a single 12AX7 circuit. The […]

NAMM 2019: Vox limited-edition AC15s with Warehouse speakers

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Vox has just announced two new limited-edition combo amps, the AC15HW1-G12C and AC15C1-G12C. The special component here is the American-made speakers that should give this archetypal British amp a transatlantic twang… Vox limited-edition AC15s The AC15 is a very British-sounding combo, traditionally, but now you’ll be able to get them factory fitted with Warehouse’s American Vintage G12C speakers […]

NAMM 2019: Audient Sono – An interface for guitarists

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UK company Audient has been working with leading guitar cab simulation creators two notes audio engineering on a new product. We were intrigued by a recent teaser post on social media. Now we have more details on the new product – it’s called Sono, an audio interface aimed squarely at guitarists and looks like an […]

NAMM 2019: The new Supro Blues King 12 gives more for less

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NAMM 2019 is just around the corner and Supro has announced a new combo, the Blues King 12. It’s a Class A, all-tube amplifer with a lower price point and looks to have plenty of gain on tap. Supro Blues King 12 The new Supro Blues King 12 has its roots in classic ‘Rock & Roll’ and […]

Amp Tone Shoot-Out: 17 different guitar preamps compared

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It really isn’t easy as a guitarist. You’re scouting around for a new amp, and suddenly the details of tube technology become an issue. Yes, there’s the choice of power stage valves to deal with – but there’s also the preamp stage. Many feature the 12A7X/ECC83 valve. But as the shoot-out video below proves, all […]