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1970 Kustom Electronics K200B

What Did Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead, and the Jackson 5 Have in Common? They All Embraced the Kustom Look and Sound

By Dave Hunter published

These bold, punchy solid-state amps rocked the backlines of many noteworthy stars

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Fender tweed amps belonging to producer and musician Ethan Johns

Six important things you need to consider before buying a vintage guitar amplifier

By Mitch Colby published

From speakers and transformers to capacitors and resistors, here's what you need to pay attention to before pulling the trigger

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WEM Dominator

How the Watkins Dominator Pointed the Way Forward to Marshall’s Famed 18-Watters

By Dave Hunter published

Also known for the Copicat tape delay, the esteemed British amp builder Watkins aka WEM was a guitar gear pioneer

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Fender Twin-Amp

How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa

By Dave Hunter published

With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo.

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