Peavey’s Windsor line of amps is rather unusual compared to what is today accepted as the tube amp standard. There are several reasons why we say this so bluntly, most of which we will go into detail later on this review. Peavey is just one of the numerous brands who saw an opportunity to cash …
Most guitar players differentiate amps between modeling and tube models. For most, this categorization is more than enough. However, even the godly tube amps have several classes of their own. The next level of excellence aside from having real tubes in your amp, is the type of electronics you have inside. Is it a PCB …
While they aren’t the oldest amp manufacturer out there, Mesa Boogie is definitely one of the best. The story of this company is one of the more interesting ones you will hear. It all began with a single repair technician by the name of Randall Smith. He owned a small music shop in California, and …
Practice amps are usually looked at as something that you only use at home. It’s supposed to allows you to practice guitar and have a decent feedback of what your sound is like. This became a lot cheaper and more available with low cost modeling amps that you can find on the market. However, some …
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When a company has been around for as long as Vox has, they develop a sort of reputation that makes them a go to choice for most. Most of us know just what kind of shock wave Vox created with their tube amps, especially the revamped models we’ve had the opportunity to see recently. This …
Following the rise of popularity of small and portable tube amps, Hughes & Kettner went on and designed one of their own. The name of the amp is TubeMeister 36 Combo, and it packs a big punch. Everything started with amp head, which quickly became very popular among those who appreciated a good tube sound. …
Jazz is a very technical and meticulous genre of music. Guitar players who chose to dedicate their time and effort to playing jazz often have impressive skills and an ear that can recognize just about any note and key it hears. In terms of sound, playing jazz requires great amounts of definition and clarity, that’s …
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Amp attenuators are devices that solve a very old problem that is specific to tube amps. If you want good distortion, you have to crank the volume to the max. This has to do with the fact that power tubes provide the best sound once they are under maximum load. So in general, the rule …
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Metal is by far one of the most satisfying genres of music that you can play on an electric guitar. Whether it’s something spartan in nature like hardcore, or more technically demanding like death metal, the feeling of satisfaction is always there. With that said, you can’t play metal on any kind of setup if …
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There are many companies from all around the world who make guitar amps today. They come in all different shapes and sizes, use different technologies, and offer different features. Yet, not all guitar amps are built equal. Just like with many other products, a quick research will tell you which brands offer quality, and which …
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