Supro Galaxy: A new 50W tube amp with channel-switching and 6-spring reverb tank

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The new Supro Galaxy is a 50W channel-switching tube amps available as either a head with a matching 4×12 or as a combo.  Supro Galaxy The new Supro Galaxy is to be available both in head and combo formats. It’s a 50W, 6L6-powered, channel-switching tube amp and possibly the most versatile amp from the company to […]

Amp modelling vs Tube Amps: Has ‘digital’ won the guitar tone war?

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Recently, the “tube amps versus modelling” debate has heated up online. Products like Line 6’s Helix, Fractal Audio’s FM3, Hotone’s Ampera and, of course, the Kemper Profiler are getting closer and closer to the sounds of real classic valve amps. Recently, players like John Mayer and even Mark Knopfler have used guitar modellers live during concerts, instead […]

Mesa Boogie debuts the Fillmore 100, a 100-Watt combo or head with matching cab

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Mesa Boogie has followed up 2018’s Fillmore 50 with a new version, the Fillmore 100. This Mark-based amp is all-valve and has a full spring reverb and multi power outputs available. Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 Those classic heavyweight 100-Watt guitar amplifiers aren’t as popular as they once were, due in part to in-ear monitoring and guitar […]

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 […]

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 […]

Victory Amps turns up the power with new VX100 The Super Kraken

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Victory Amps’ new head is called the VX100 ‘Super Kraken’, built with the aim of giving you even more amp for your money than its predecessor, the 50-Watt ‘Kraken’. But has enough been added to justify the prefix ‘super’? It turns out that amp designer Martin Kidd and guitarist Rabea Massaad have been busy indeed… […]

Boss Nextone-Artist and Nextone-Stage: The next big thing in combo guitar amps?

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Boss is about to expand its amp line-up with two new models that use its Tube Logic technology: the Nextone-Artist and Nextone-Stage. Using the combo format, these two look like a good bet for gigging guitarists. Now, Boss has just announced the rather useful-looking Waza Tube Amp Expander, and these two amps look like they […]

Carr Amps Telstar combo amplifier: 17 Watts of organic boutique vintage tone

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I love me a simple, good-sounding amp with plenty of character but fewer bells and whistles. So the new Carr Amps Telestar piqued my curiosity. This is a 17-Watt combo that uses a 6L6 and EL84 in a push-pull Class A circuit, which is also very unusual! Let’s take closer look… Carr Amps Telestar First, […]

Rivera Clubster Royale Recording guitar amp – Bargain boutique studio amp?

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Rivera has just announced a new amp series. The Clubster Royale Recording guitar amps come in either head or combo formats. The amp has a few neat features that make it great for recording, so making it a viable option for a great all-around amp for guitar players. Rivera Clubster Royale Recording The idea is a simple […]

Mesa Boogie’s new Fillmore 50: A dual-channel amp with MARK heritage

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The brand new Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 is a dual-channel amp with a classic rock sound, available as a 50-Watt combo or head. And given its simple control layout, it might be a good choice for players with plenty of pedals. Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Offered as a head or 1×12 combo, this 50-Watt amp […]