For many years, the Marshall Silver Jubilee was the amp that got away. A single footswitch turns the tremolo on and off. The Vox AC15 is a superb choice for rock, pop and blues, and we particularly liked the built-in tremolo and reverb sounds which make for some epic surf-rock tones. One of the best features lives on the back panel: a CabClone speaker-emulated direct output, with a speaker defeat for silent recording or practice, using the built-in headphone socket. The “B” word was invoked, and with good reason, because the grey-silver on grey designs, the feature-set, the seriousness, make everyone stop for a minute and consider their options. Exceptional all round. It’s a serious rock and metal metal amp. It is dynamic, and with the EL34 power tubes it takes on the tonal character of a hyper-trophied Marshall Plexi. A fully-featured digital modelling combo amp, Price: $599/£569/€649 | Type: Modelling combo | Output: 100W switchable to 50W or 0.5W | Valves: N/A | Number of channels: 5 amp types w/two modes each | Speaker: 1x 12" Custom Waza Speaker | Weight: 23.6kg | Key Features: 3x digital reverbs 5x Simultaneous Effects (Delay,Tremolo, Flanger, Pitch Shift, Phaser, Wah), mic’d cab emulation, over 60 effects downloadable via Boss Tone Studio, Series/Parallel Effects Loop, MIDI in, USB, headphones output. Discussion in 'The Backstage' started by MarshallDog, Dec 31, 2020. New Amplifiers & Cabinets show more. The 5150III’s gain is rich in harmonics. Credible, convincing, state-of-the-art. JHS Angry Charlie. Mark Tremonti and PRS have established themselves as one of the longest-running endorser/endorsee partnerships in the guitar world. Auto Chord allows you to stream music from your mobile device to the Spark and it will transpose the chords so you can play along. But the Amp1 really is clever. It’s still brutally loud in its full 20W mode, but switchable to 5W, it puts that iconic crunch within reach of the world’s domesticated rock animals. Longtime PRS man gets signature lunchbox amp, Launch price: $729 | Watts: 15 | Type: Tube | Preamp tubes: JJ EC83S | Power amp tubes: 6L6 | Speakers: N/A. You don't need to be in a band to work in music. Its USP is putting classic Fender tones into a super-affordable package that’s portable, fuss-free and is tooled for our present moment where we want great tube tones at low volumes and pedalboard compatibility. The Fender ’68 Princeton Reverb offers some of the sweetest Fender tones you’ll hear. It also features a half-power option incorporated into the front panel standby switch. Sure, it is practical, but it is the tones that will have the hair on the back of your neck standing to attention. The best guitar amp for versatile cleans, and devastating gains, Launch price: $1,599 | Watts: 25 | Type: Tube | Preamp tubes: 12AX7 | Power amp tubes: EL84 | Speakers: N/A. Bath If you're a pedalboard user, you may well already have an array of overdrive and distortion pedals, and you're just looking for a clean platform to amplify and complement those tones. Yamaha’s THR series remains groundbreaking. Finally, it's pretty compact. If you find an amp that you get along with, don’t let it out of your sight. If you like the idea of the Silverline but aren’t looking for a head, the range also includes the 20W Standard 1x10”, the 50W Special 1x12”, the 100W Deluxe 1x12”, and the 2x100W Stereo Deluxe 2x12” combos. Furthermore, to get the valve amp sounding at its best it’ll typically need to be played at the upper limits of its capabilities – bad news for domestic and neighbourly bliss. It’s a remarkable feat of amp building. It packs in a host of Boss effects, along with a selection of great sounding amp models, and will easily manage the step up from practice to small gig. Price: $299 | Type: Modelling desktop amp | Output: 40W | Valves: N/A | Number of channels: 30 Amp Models | Speaker: 2x4” custom designed | Weight: 5.2kg | Key Features: BIAS Tone Engine and app integration for jamming, 40 effects, headphones out, Bluetooth, USB, four programmable presets, tuner, Auto Chord, Smart Jam. Emulated headphones/recording out and mp3/line in (can be switched to effects loop send/return using Insider software), MIDI in, Matching 2x12” cab. © Offering plenty of change from a grand, Blackstar’s HR-20R MkII is a mid-priced valve combo that does a very good impression of an amp retailing at two or three times the price. Read the full Mesa/Boogie California Tweed review, Don't miss the latest deals, news, reviews, features and tutorials. Not only that, but an amplifier’s tones and its response can really make the difference with your playing. The Victory VC35 The Copper is a single-channel, 35-watt lunchbox head serving up a sumptuous smorgasbord of rock and blues tones – the VC35 has got the sort of performance that invokes the “B” word. Some amplifiers are unforgiving, with frequencies poking out when you don’t want them to, amplifying your mistakes and punishing sloppy playing, yet those same amplifiers can make an expert player’s chops really pop out. The Spark’s Smart Jam feature allows you to play some chords or a riff and the amp will generate a backing track for you to play to. Finding the right amp for your needs is crucial. This ’68 reissue comes with the silver-panel and aluminium grille cloth trim. The 17 best guitar amps 2021: the very best combos, heads and pedalboard amps for beginners and experts. Onboard effects, digital modelling, valves? Modern digital amps can pack in approximations of literally hundreds of different models, from all genres, in a way that gives the user a near-infinite tonal palette. However, with Mesas, the stock tones aren't really the whole story. There is no right answer, but it is worth bearing in mind that the gap between valve amp and digital tone is getting closer. The 2555X head offers it in its original 100w/50w format but the 2525C feels a little more manageable for today’s player. Check here for the latest updates on shipping times. There was a problem. In the early 1960's, drummer Jim Marshall's legacy began when guitarists who visited his music shop in London convinced him he should make amplifiers. The Rocker 32’s secret weapon is its stereo capabilities courtesy of two output stages and a mono out/stereo in valve-buffered effects loop – and it’s this that opens the door to some tantalising effects possibilities. A lot has been said about the Kemper and its capabilities elsewhere, so we won't recite an exhaustive specs list – suffice it to say that this is an endlessly extensible professional amp modelling unit. All rights reserved. Jonathan Horsley There is a reasonable amount of headroom on offer, with its bell-like cleans mother’s milk to blues and country players, and as you crank up the volume you’ll find a gritty breakup that’s warm, musical and addictive. Tune in for pristine, shimmering cleans that break up nicely, with onboard spring reverb and tremolo to sweeten your tone further. As ever, that is all that matters. The included FX loop is a nice touch, as is the individual EQ controls for both channels, making the PRS MT15 a decent package for the gain fiend in your life. The Natural channel may only have a single volume control, but it’s perfectly dialled in to flatter practically any guitar and it sounds wonderful, with a glassy treble giving way to an addictive chime at higher volume levels. But then, with most of the R&D hours spent refining solid-state amplifier technology and developing digital modelling processors to replicate genuine valve amp tone, why not go straight to the source? Debates over solid-state come and go, and there's no denying that class D power-amps and the like are both small and efficient. Maybe what you really need is fantastic sounding amplification, and no distractions. It's also a bit of a studio secret weapon for this reason, as it can be driven to early hard saturation. Online music instrument retailers like Thomann, Sweetwater and Sam Ash offer hassle-free returns as standard, so you can purchase an amp, play it in the comfort and privacy of your home and, if it’s not for you, send it back with ease. The tube-driven reverb and tremolo is divine. A boutique take on digital modelling amp tech, Price: $529/£449/€499 | Type: Digital modelling head | Output: 100W at 4ohms | Valves: N/A | Number of channels: 6 fully-programmable voices, 12 onboard memory slots | Speaker: N/A | Weight: 9.6kg | Key Features: Patented TVP output stage emulation, patented ISF EQ shift, built-in tuner, USB for direct recording remote control and firmware updates via Insider software app. This amp bears Edward Van Halen’s initials on the front, so take it as read that you can access that harmonically volatile weekend rock tone, but dime the lead channel and you’ll have all the gain you need for contemporary metal too. Obviously if you're looking for djenty modern metal then the Invective is more than capable of delivering, but it's for some of its other features that it's just as interesting. Marshall pedals cover every corner of modulation, dynamics and drive. Some Mesa/Boogie amps are set up for the inveterate seekers, players who crave options and lots of them, so the California Tweed feels like a change of pace. Also, with many low-powered valve amps on the market, you have options for the home. You can save your settings down and use them as you might in a pedalboard. Everyone from the Beatles to Brian May has used Vox AC amps over the years, drawn towards one of the warmest clean tones out there. Read the full Marshall 2525C Silver Jubilee Combo review, A feature-loaded low-wattage head with built-in speaker emulation, Launch price: $1,599/£1,699/€1,899 | Type: Tube head | Output: 25W, switchable down to 10W | Number of channels: 2 channels with 6 modes | Tubes: 2x EL84, 6x 12AX7 | Weight: 7.5kg. At its core, guitar amplification is based on three building blocks – preamp, power amp and speaker. Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister Deluxe TM20 Head, Behringer unveils a trio of new practice amps with Virtual Tube Circuit technology, Eastman announces its latest thinline semi-hollow electric, the Romeo LA, Joe Bonamassa: âWriting this record in London has done its job. Read the full Mesa/Boogie Mark Five: 25 review, Price: $1,599/£1,529/€1,699 | Type: Valve combo | Output: 25W at 4ohms | Valves: 8x 12AX7EH preamp valves, 4x 6973 power amp valves | Number of channels: 2 | Speaker: 12" Supro BD12 | Weight: 17.9kg | Key Features: Valve-driven tremolo, valve-driven 6-spring reverb, master volume, linked channels. With a pedalboard amp, the benefits are obvious. If your amp says Model 1986 on the inside, that does not mean it was made in 1986. Convincingly and accurately ⦠The new Marshall Emberton is a compact little Bluetooth speaker with 'True Stereophonic' sound and an IPX7 water resistant rating. Set clean and sweetened by the reverb, it has a quasi-American boutique vibe, and a response that feels just right for blues. Read the full PRS MT 15 Mark Tremonti Head review, Launch price: $799 | Watts: 40 | Type: Tube | Preamp tubes: ECC83 | Power amp tubes: EL34 | Speakers: 12â Celestion. Best practice amps 2021: the best amps for practicing guitar and bass at home. And all this from one package. If, on the other hand, you need something a bit more financially realistic – for players of any level – then the Boss Katana 100 MkII is easy to recommend. 28 November 2020, All the best guitar amps for rock, metal, blues and more in our guide to tube, solid-state and digital modelling amplifiers. Likewise, if you want an authentic, bell-like clean sound, no problem. The MT 15 follows the standard lunchbox amp blueprint, packing in two channels and switchable output power to make for an ideal tool for practice, recording and small shows. Your first 'proper' amp is likely to be based on something that your heroes play, but you'll soon end up wanting an amp that better fits your own playing style. Read the full Peavey Invective .120 review, Launch price: $2,225 | Watts: 600 | Type: Modelling | Preamp tubes: N/A | Power amp tubes: N/A | Speakers: N/A. Altogether are 30 amp models to choose from, and 40 effects, so it’s punching big numbers already in the context of desktop amp functionality, but with the accompanying app, the Spark offers a transformative experience. There are outputs for recording and silent practice. Read the full EVH 5150III 50W EL34 review, A killer combo for pedal users – especially stereo fans, Price: $1,099/£849/€1,045 | Type: Stereo tube combo | Output: 30W, switchable down to 15W | Number of channels: 2 | Tubes: 4x EL84, 4x ECC83, 2x ECC81 | Speaker: 2x Orange Voice Of The World Gold Label 10" | Weight: 23.3kg. But if you've got the budget, however, the Mesa/Boogie Mark Five: 25 is just about the best guitar amp weâve heard for the money. Like the rest of the HT family, the Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII is a Good Solid Amp that will do you proud without breaking the bank. You might well ask why the modelling amp isn’t the no-brainer choice here. Read the full BluGuitar Amp1 Mercury Edition review, Super-sweet low-gain boutique tones with heaps of power, Price: $799/£699/€839 | Type: Pedalboard amp with Class D power stage and valve-driven preamp | Output: 180W at 4ohms | Valves: 1 x EC900, 3 x CV4014 preamp | Number of channels: 1 | Speaker: N/A | Weight: 1.6kg | Key Features: Digital reverb, tremolo, series effects loop, balanced line out, DC power outlet. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, They show you the controls and how these smaller amps still pack a serious punch at Virual Namm 2021 Marshall AMplification. Thank you for signing up to Guitar World. They look and sound like real valve amps, but have all the mod cons that tomorrow’s player needs today. Not as svelte as the Victory or the Orange, but given that you can pick one up new for two-thirds the price of the Victory, it's good value for money if you like the distinctive H&K sound. You can footswitch between the channels, with the graphic on or off for quasi four-channel operation and preset 25 or 10 watts per channel. Visit our corporate site. The lead channel is equally inspiring, with a perfect rendition of the Mark IIC's overdrive tone (arguably the most coveted Boogie sound), along with more modern distortion effects that sound unbelievably good when tweaked with the graphic. This is further complicated by digital modelling technology that allows amplifiers to mimic the tonal characteristics and response of other styles of amplifiers. We don’t talk enough about how we need to learn how to play the amplifier – how to dial in the tones that suit us, and to tailor our playing accordingly for them. There’s just so much to consider. I'd jump on a good deal on just about any ⦠The Mesa Mark V comes in a variety of sizes from the full-tilt 90W head down to a compact 25W offering. Home Forums > Community > The Backstage > Happy 2021 New Years MFr's!!! Where to start with the Spark 40? Launched over 60 years ago, the Vox AC15 is the veteran of the pack in this best guitar amps guide. One benefit of the bigger, 2x12 enclosure is that it provides ample room for a full-length reverb tank, housed in the bottom. Based on Mesa's flagship Mark V, the Mark Five: 25 head is small, perfectly formed and typical of Mesa's superlative design and attention to detail. Check the specific returns policy for your chosen retailer before you purchase, but most offer between 30-45 days to return an item, as long as it’s in original condition. The powerhead version of the profiler is exactly what you think – by combining the profiler head edition of the Kemper with a 600 watt solid-state power amp, the powerhead can be used to drive a speaker cabinet, making it all you need for amp duties both in the studio and live. Jan 16, 2021 - Explore Johnny Rotten's board "Marshall amps" on Pinterest. One of the best guitar amps for British valve tone, Price: $1,399/£1,129/€1,189 | Type: Lunchbox valve head | Output: 35W switchable to 17W | Valves: 2x 12AX7, 1x EF184, 4x EL84 | Number of channels: 1 | Speaker: N/A | Weight: 8.5kg | Key Features: Footswitchable. The Duchess Pedal Amp assumes a similar form to Victory’s V4 series of pedal preamps, but it’s a fully functioning amplifier with a whopping Class D power stage that delivers 180 watts at 4 ohms, and a truly lush valve-driven preamp that makes damn sure you don’t mistake this as just some kind of practical option for the gigging musician. As great as tube amps are, they tend to stick to one core job and focus on doing that brilliantly. Drive it hard and you’ll enter blues-rock nirvana. Today's best Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb and Victory VC35 The Copper deals, Smart Jam and Auto Chord features are invaluable for practice and learning, The plastic backing is lightweight but not very “guitar amp”, A little more expensive than its MkII Katana kin, A fine tone range, from clean to high-gain, Fat switch thickens up single-coils nicely, Lacks clean headroom when playing with a drummer, Four-channel setup offers heaps of options, Fan is always-on, making recording tricky, May not be enough headroom for totally clean players, MIDI switchable channels and effects loop, Could do with side handles for portability, Versatile tones, with a sweet spot for AC-esque chime, We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices, Blackstar Silverline Deluxe 100-watt Head, Buyers' guides to all the best music gear, The 25 best VST/AU plugin synths in the world right now: all the best soft synths you need in your DAW, In pictures: 68 pro guitarists' pedalboards, 15 easy blues guitar chords every guitarist needs to know, The 16 best software samplers in the world today, If money’s no object you’ll want on of the. The gain structure on the Jubilee is something to behold but the Frusciante-esque cleans are not to be sniffed at either. Firstly, there's a range of power-switching options, meaning you don't have to run it full-blast at 120W the whole time. See more ideas about marshall amps, marshall, guitar amp. Read the full Positive Grid Spark 40 review, A fully wireless desktop amp that you can take anywhere, Price: $499/£419/€479 | Type: Battery-powered desktop combo | Output: 30W (2x 15W stereo, 15W battery) | Valves: N/A | Number of channels: 15 Amp Model Combinations, Acoustic Mic Models, Bass Amps, Flat Voicings | Speaker: 2x 3.5 | Weight: 4.3kg | Key Features: 15V DC power supply / internal rechargeable battery, headphones output, USB, 2x 1/4” line out, spring and hall reverbs, effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, echo, compressor, noise gate), THR Remote App, bundled Cubase AI, full wireless capability. Stars fill up halls not only with their sound, no problem and 70s with. 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