Bigger is not always better. When it comes to the best bass practice amps, smaller is where it's at. For practicing, you want good sound quality, but you don't need the best. Compactness and a lower price are more important. Why spend a ton on something you only use to practice, after all? I realize it sounds a bit like we're telling you to settle for a low-quality … [Read more...] about Best Bass Practice Amp (Recommendations And Reviews)
Guitar Amp Reviews
Line 6 Spider V 20 Review (Best Amp For Beginning Guitarists)
In the past, a limited budget meant huge sacrifices in how your guitar sounds. These days, we're much better off. Most beginner guitar amps are still pretty useless, but nowadays, we thankfully have a few great inexpensive options. And the Line 6 Spider V20 tops them all. It is the best electric guitar amp for beginners. As a solid-state guitar amplifier with an … [Read more...] about Line 6 Spider V 20 Review (Best Amp For Beginning Guitarists)
Bugera Infinium V5 Review (Best Small Tube Amplifier)
Even after many years of innovation, some old technologies simply can't be replaced. In the world of guitar amplifiers, this applies to tube-driven amps. Despite all the advancements, most electric guitar players still prefer them to newer solid-state models. But tube amplifiers are expensive and somewhat demanding when it comes to maintenance. Luckily, the same … [Read more...] about Bugera Infinium V5 Review (Best Small Tube Amplifier)
Fender Mustang LT-25 Review (A Versatile Budget Guitar Amp)
We live in exciting times. These days, you can get some pretty good electric guitars and practice amps for ridiculously low prices. And it's not just no-name Chinese brands. Some of the biggest names in the industry started fusing plain old solid-state amps with digital amp modeling processors. The result are quality cheap amps that can replicate the tone of some … [Read more...] about Fender Mustang LT-25 Review (A Versatile Budget Guitar Amp)
Yamaha THR10II Review (The Perfect Practice Amp?)
So you're looking for a practice amp. Then you've probably realized something. Most practice amps are really just watered down versions of larger amplifiers. In other words: they don't sound great. The Yamaha THR10II is different. The THR series amplifiers were designed from scratch to be practice amps. There is no larger full-powered version. Does this make them … [Read more...] about Yamaha THR10II Review (The Perfect Practice Amp?)
Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 Review (Versatile Budget Guitar Amp)
These are exciting times. You've got tons of great inexpensive solid state guitar amplifiers to choose from that have integrated digital amp modeling units. These amp modeling units allow you to recreate the tones of many different tube-driven amplifiers and they even give you some of the same warmth and dynamic response. One of our favorites is the Peavey Vypyr VIP … [Read more...] about Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 Review (Versatile Budget Guitar Amp)
Fender Super Champ X2 Review (Great Guitar Amp Under $500)
Most guitarists still prefer tube-driven amps over solid-state ones. But it's not always that simple to get one. And the main reason for that is usually the price. The high price of tube amps has always put them out of reach of the average guitarist. But things are changing. These days, there are a few pretty good tube amps on the market that are within the budget of … [Read more...] about Fender Super Champ X2 Review (Great Guitar Amp Under $500)
EVH 5150 III EL34 Review (Monster Guitar Amp For Heavy Metal)
The world of electric guitars has seen some important technological advancements. But many guitarist still prefer old-school tech. This is especially true for tube-driven amplifiers. Their warm tone and dynamic response still capture the hearts of musicians and audiences alike. And the EVH 5150 III is considered one of the best. Is this tube-driven electric guitar … [Read more...] about EVH 5150 III EL34 Review (Monster Guitar Amp For Heavy Metal)