EarthQuaker Devices has launched an analogue guitar amp simulator that can be used as a preamp on your pedalboard, or as a headphone amplifier for silent practice, and the best part? It’s so simple to ...

Pedal amps are distinct from multi-effects pedals and combined modellers in that they're primarily preamps or preamps combined with a power amp stage with cab simulation. The idea is you use them ...

A compact 2.5-watt power amp, to be exact. Designed to drive any 8 or 16-ohm speaker, the 5MM provides breakup at relatively low volumes for your drive needs with a preamp or overdrive pedal in front ...

See It The Universal Audio Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier pedal is an homage to the venerable Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb, a tube-powered guitar amp that’s made its way into countless recordings ...

Recently, I picked up the phone to one of the most knowledgeable tonesmiths on the British scene, Dan Coggins.Dan was the designer behind the highly influential Lovetone effects pedals from the 1990s, ...

It’s a good time to be alive for audiophiles and effects pedal nerds. One operation in particular, Chase Bliss Audio out of Anoka, Minnesota, is redefining what a guitar pedal can be. Every ...

I've played just about every type of amp, guitar, and pedal there is, so you know you can trust my picks. Quick Summary of the Best Guitar Amps Under $500 Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 (Best Budget Guitar ...

There is a certain magic and uniqueness to hardware, particularly when it comes to audio. Tube amplifiers are well-known and well-loved by audio enthusiasts and musicians alike. However, that uniqu… ...

If the 6AQ5 isn’t enough power, consider a 1625. The 1625 was made on such a scale in WW2 that you can find them still in the box for under $10 on eBay. This tube is basically an 807 with a 12 ...