Reviews:

DV Mark DV40 212 Combo

Don't look to this unusual Italian-made boutique amplifier for loud, shimmering cleans: it's all about rainbow shades of dirt at almost any volume you like. Review by Will Nicholas ...

Egnator Tweaker

Most low-wattage all-valve amps are one-sound wonders, but Egnater's new baby combo sets out the rewrite the rulebook with options galore. Review by Huw Price ...

Line 6 DT50 212 Combo

This Line 6 is much more than a digital modelling amp: the DT50 is a Bogner-designed valve 25W/50W combo with volume-dependent modelling. Review by Huw Price ...

Marshall AFD100

The details of Slash's 'Appetite' amp are unknown, but an undaunted Marshall has released a 100W signature head with some eyebrow-raising features. Review by Richard Purvis ...

Fryette Memphis 30/Eighteen

The latest combo from the man behind VHT packs a ton of modern switchability into a toneful, all-valve package that’s built for the loud stuff. Review by Dave Petersen ...

Orange Dark Terror Head

With yet more delicious valve-driven filth and a Shape control that bestrides the Atlantic ocean like an electronic colossus, this latest Orange sets out to rule the world of rock. Review by Richard P ...

Ashdown Tourbus 10 Combo

Practice bass amps don’t have to sound rubbish, and we’re looking to a respected maker of proper amps like Ashdown to really come up with the goods. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

AXL Standard 30B Bass Combo

You don't want to haul a full bass rig when popping around the guitarist's house for tea and a spot of songwriting ...

Laney Cub 8 / Laney Cub 10

One five-watt class A monster, one 10-watt class A/B charmer: Laney’s new import line makes the miniature valve amp dilemma a whole lot harder. Review by Dave Walsh ...

Peavey Vypyr 30

With 11 amps, 11 stompboxes and 11 rack effects, you’d expect the volume knob on Peavey’s newest modelling baby to go up to 11. But no! It goes up to 13. Martyn Casserly dives in ...

Aria AB-50 Combo

Plugging into a full bass rig at home can severely damage your loved ones’ will to live. Gareth Morgan looks at a cheeky little alternative that doesn’t cost the earth. ...

Peavey Windsor Studio

Able to swamp output valves and with a built-in power soak, the Windsor Studio is one of the hottest affordable home/recording/small gig amps out there. ...

Blackstar Ht-5 Guitar Combo

If you’re looking for a toneful all-valve bedroom boogie box but want more than three knobs, the weeniest Blackstar is aimed right at your jugular. Review by Dave Petersen ...

Harma Cabinets

Got a Fender Blues Junior, Blues Deluxe, Hot Rod Deluxe or Deville? These cabs are the perfect match. ...

Ashdown Electric Blue 15-180 EVO II

Whether your bass tastes run to modern or vintage, the Evo II versions of Ashdown’s UK-designed MAG and Electric Blue amps can provide the goods. Review: Gareth Morgan ...

Marshall Class Five

Banishing forever our mixed memories of the Capri and Mercury, Marshall has finally made a great small valve combo for the contemporary seeker of rock. Review by Dave Petersen ...

Hayden MoFo

Compact, punchy amp heads are very much in vogue right now, and Hayden amps weigh in with their own contender for the diminutive crown. Review by Dave Walsh ...

Ashdown MAG C210T-300 EVO II

Whether your bass tastes run to modern or vintage, the Evo II versions of Ashdown’s UK-designed MAG and Electric Blue amps can provide the goods. Review: Gareth Morgan ...

Peavey Vypyr 60

It’s the dream – all the convenience of digital amp and effects models with the natural sensitivity and sheer oomph of an all-valve amplifier. Huw Price assesses Peavey’s latest ...

Torres British Boxer

If you’re chasing a great valve sound but money’s too tight to mention, then Torres offers both factory-assembled amps and build-your-own kits. Review by Huw Price ...

Torres British Boxer

If you’re chasing a great valve sound but money’s too tight to mention, then Torres offers both factory-assembled amps and build-your-own kits. Review by Huw Price ...

Torres British Invasion

If you’re chasing a great valve sound but money’s too tight to mention, then Torres offers both factory-assembled amps and build-your-own kits. Review by Huw Price ...

Line 6 Spider Valve 212 Combo

The Spider Valve’s amp models pay tribute to everything from a Hiwatt, a Bassman and a Plexi to a Dual Rectifier ...

Ampeg BA300/210 Bass Combo

Designed for a pain-free trek from car boot to stage, this Ampeg still offers 300W, two punchy 10" speakers, a compressor and lots of adaptability. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Ampeg Micro-VR Head & SVT 210AV 200W Cabinet

Nothing says big-bottomed bass more than an SVT looming at the back of the stage – and nothing says ‘hug me’ like Ampeg’s new miniature version. Review by Gareth Morgan ...