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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
That new Marshall amp I wrote about this morning was legit. It turns out that it is part of their new Marshall Studio range that they are launching at Winter NAMM. Marshall Studio There are three classic Marshall amp styles on offer a Plexi, JCM800 and Silver Jubilee version of each of these new Marshall Studio models. […]
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 […]
So you’re on the market for a new amp… I guess the most important question is: analogue or digital? And if you go the analogue route, are you into the transistor sound or is the good old vacuum tube your thing? If you polled the entire guitar-playing universe, I think valve amps would still carry […]
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 […]