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10 Small Tube Amps That Rock! The Best Low Watt Tube Amps Under $500. (2022 Edition)

Want that creamy overdriven tube tone of classic Marshall crunch of a 100w stack without deafening yourself (or the neighbors)? You want a small, low watt tube amp. Bedroom tube amplifiers are great for practicing clean tones, and maybe a little overdrive. But what happens when you want to crank up the gain and really …

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The Difference Between Class A and Class AB Tube Amps

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You’ve seen various tube amp descriptions that read Class A or Class AB amplifier, but what does any of that mean? And why should you care? What’s the difference between class A and class AB tube amps? Check out this break down of the differences for the quick answer. The detailed explanation and some examples …

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The Best Amps for British Tone That Will Give You Vintage Marshall Crunch

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Looking to get an amp with that classic British tone, but don’t need a full Marshall stack? Looking for that vintage EL84 tube tone at a price that won’t put you in the poor house? Look no further. Here are some of the best low watt EL84 tube amps on the market today. You can’t …

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Best Guitar Amplifiers Under $100 (That Don’t Suck) [2022 Buyer’s Guide]

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Whether you’re looking for the best practice amp you can get for your kids or yourself, or even looking for something new to play around with you’ve come to the right place. Playing with different gear is a great way to get the creative juices flowing and break out of any rut you may find …

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The Best Blues Amps under $1000, Period. (2022 Edition)

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The best blues amp gives you good sustain and creamy overdrive. It also has rich clean tone. These are universal truths of blues amps. Whether you’re looking for an amp for home use, to practice in your bedroom, or an amp to play a gig at the local bar, the only difference is volume. You …

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The 8 Best Battery Powered Guitar Amps You Can Rock on the Go in 2022

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Battery powered guitar amplifiers have come a long way. Technology has made amazing advances in amps possible. You can now get classic Fender or Marshall tones in an amp the size of a lunch box. Even better – you can get classic Vox tones in a practice amp and beatbox combined! Hone your rhythm chops …

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