Nick Guppy

There's a general perception that because the Americans started the whole 'boutique' amplification market, they're better at it than anyone else, and, to be fair, they usually are.

We're looking at a new brand from the UK that threatens to upset the US boutique applecart with a heavyweight reputation that's already attracting international interest.

Blackstar's popular and award-winning ID: series started off as affordable programmable amps with high-quality sounds and effects and up to 100 watts of power.

Among those lost amplification brands returned from retirement in recent years, there's none more welcome than Supro.

A distortion pedal with metallers in mind

An two-channel overdrive box with a multitude of tones

A versatile blues overdrive

One of Marshall's most dedicated artists gets a head to be proud of

The latest in a long line of heavyweight combos to bear the iconic Twin name

Rivera returns to the amp attenuator market. We take an exclusive first look at the new unit

The latest Soldano-designed combo is ready for take-off

Is this the best of the HT Venue range?

Blackstar adds two four-channel heads and a 50-watter to its already dazzling Series One range

A welcome return to the guitar amp market for one of its biggest and most respected brands

Egnater's big Tweaker head makes its debut, with dual-KT88 power and more switches than you can shake a Les Paul at. Are we tempted? You betcha…

What's the baby of Fender's new EC series of signature amps got to offer?

It's been a while coming, but this new EC Series comprises Fender's first ever signature amplifiers

Partnership with amp legend Tony Bruno yields slightly pricey results

An expensive but desirable amp that could reignite the vintage Fender craze

Engine management for your valve amp? It's here and it works brilliantly

Two newcomers offering revolutionary tone at a very affordable price

Marshall shrinks its flagship Silver Jubilee

A new combo from Mesa's Mark Five range

We're in the middle of a vintage amp revival at the moment, and you don't get more vintage than the 1950s Fender tweed models.