The BOSS Katana’s well-regarded status as an affordable, giggable all-rounder has made it almost a meme in some guitar circles – forever recommended to any newcomer looking for their first amplifier. However, that’s not unwarranted – this iteration is especially easy to recommend, with its...
which then became the go-to amplifier for guitarists who are looking for the best clean tone. Today, the ’65 Twin Reverb re-issue continues this legacy of providing clean and unhindered tone.
Fuzz guitar in 1958? Sure enough. On this early single by the future Meter and Neville Brother, the studio guitarist plays some wild stuff that would have made Jeff Beck proud a decade later. The story goes that the guitarist was having amplifier trouble and started distorting at key points...
Turn your computer into a virtual amplifier with our review of the best guitar amp modeling software.Best All-Around Amp Sim Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro 26 amp sims, customizable presets, sleek UI—perfect for guitarists seeking to experiment with both conventional and unconventional guita...
Designed for acoustic instruments, this amp is very transparent, and played with an archtop guitar, can produce a rich, warm, ‘wooden’ tone. Hopefully this guide gave you some better insight into your options when it comes to buying a great jazz guitar amplifier. As always, let us know ...
By Nick Guppy published 26 March 2024 Boss has crammed a full Katana amplifier into a tiny headphone-amp format – and its long list of features and tones makes it practically irresistible Headphone Amps Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital ...
5. Best for simplicity6. Best budget option7. Best compact amp8. More options...9. Buying advice10. How we choose products Blasting your amplifier is always a joyous experience but for those who have to live with us guitarists, it’s not always what you want when you’re trying to ...
Most guitarists still get a little weak in the knees upon discovering a new stompbox. In recent years, the pedal population has grown exponentially to the point where vintage models now commonly share 'board space with classic reissues, modern boutique units, mass-produced newbies, and hi-tech...
4 distinct body types. Jasmine line is owned by the music company KMC since 2005. The company was established in 1962, in 1978 they were the first ones to ever provide the guitar making industry with acoustic-electric models, where they mastered the design of the preamplifier-equalizer ...
During his career, he even worked with Fender to produce custom amplifiers – including the first 100-watt guitar amplifier! Now go on and listen to “Misirlou,” and you’ll be transported to the beach. Jerry Garcia Jerome John Garcia, known to Deadheads as “Jerry,” is none other ...