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MESA/Boogie founder Randall Smith and Gibson part ways
By Phil Weller published
No reason has been given for the split, but Gibson says it is well positioned to continue his legacy, with its “next generation of designers” having studied under Smith for the past 20 years

Peavey and Misha Mansoor deliver the invective.112 combo amp – combining EL84 tubes with digital features
By Phil Weller published
The lightweight 20-watt combo amp condenses the tones of the invective.120 amp head into a smaller, gig and home recording-ready creation

Why Noel Gallagher overhauled his Oasis rig at the peak of the band's success
By Jackson Maxwell published
The hangover (sonically and otherwise) from Oasis's infamously overstuffed and overlong third album, Be Here Now, led Gallagher to pursue a wholesale transformation in sound

Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist worked with 3rd Power chief designer Dylana Scott to capture his favorite Van Halen guitar tone, and it's quickly become his “favorite amp”

Positive Grid announces the full details of its Spark 2 modeler – with AI tone hunting, DSP modeling, and a looper set to feature
By Phil Weller published
The successor to its game-changing Spark modeler, the Spark 2 adds a host of new features to the amp’s successful recipe without inflating its price tag

Best Fender Amps 2025: Fender’s 10 Finest Amplifiers Currently On The Market
By Ross Holder last updated
From small modeling practice amps to monstrous 4x10 tube-powered options, take a look at our favorite Fender amplifiers you can buy right now

Blackstar keeps it simple with the tube-powered, American-voiced, and vintage-inspired TV-10A combo amp
By Phil Weller published
Channeling the charm of Fender tweed-style amps, the 1x12” comes with a host of modern flourishes

Positive Grid’s Spark 2 will have a looper feature – fixing a flaw of the hugely successful first-gen modeler
By Phil Weller published
The follow-up to the game-changing home modeling amp will be fully unveiled in August, but the firm has already revealed it will have the looper feature many craved from its predecessor
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