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 […]

Friedman Amplification JJ Junior: New 20-Watt Jerry Cantrell model as combo or head

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Friedman Amplification’s JJ Junior first appeared during Winter NAMM and caused quite a stir. Its maker says it gives you the same Jerry Cantrell tones of the larger JJ-100 signature head, but at a far more manageable 20 Watts. A clever combination of features makes for a versatile amp for live or recording. Friedman Amplification JJ-Junior […]

Harley Benton G212 Vintage Vertical: Two Celestion Vintage 30 speakers for less?

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Thomann is selling a Harley Benton branded 2×12 guitar cabinet loaded with two Celestion V30s for less money than it would cost you to buy two Celestion V30 speakers! Is this the bargain of the year? Harley Benton G212 Vintage Vertical In his latest YouTube video, Phillip McKnight has spotlighted what looks to be an insanely […]

Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 with Guitar Match modelling and new DSP engine

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Positive Grid has just announced that BIAS FX 2 is available to pre-order on its website. Judging by a first look, v2 looks to have been significantly revamped and overhauled, bringing some interesting new features to the BIAS FX suite. The world of virtual guitar rigs is getting better and better, so the new Positive […]

NAMM 2019: Blackstar HT-1R and HT-5R MkII amps

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Coming hot on the heels of three 10-Watt combos, Blackstar has just announced another two new amp models, the HT-1R and HT-5R MkII heads/combos. Blackstar is pitching these as “the perfect studio and practice amps”. Blackstar HT-1R and HT-5R MkII amps Both are available as either heads or combos. Each features a push-pull power amp section […]

Kemper Profiler OS 5.5.2: More features, easier control and stereo

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The Kemper Profiler was one of the first modelling amps to gain widespread acceptance in the guitar world. That’s primarily because it sounds like a real amp, and also because of it’s easy to use. With the new Kemper OS 5.5.2 comes some new features that should delight many players… Kemper Profiler OS 5.5.2 The […]

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 […]

Positive Grid makes BIAS AMP 2 Mobile for iOS

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Positive Grid has just announced its new BIAS AMP 2 Mobile App for iOS that lets you run its virtual guitar amps on your Apple iPhone or iPad.  BIAS AMP 2 Mobile BIAS AMP 2 Mobile is Positive Grid’s new standalone mobile guitar amp and processor app for iOS. The new features in BIAS AMP […]

Fender limited edition Joe Bonamassa ‘59 Twin-Amp finally available!

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Fender has just announced a new limited edition signature Joe Bonamassa ‘59 Twin-Amp. The best thing is that the model is available as early as next week directly from Joe’s own website. We first heard of these back in 2017 and now they are finally being released! Joe Bonamassa ‘59 Twin-Amp This “high-powered” ‘59 tweed Twin-Amp […]