Amplifier Reviews

[BUYER’S GUIDE] The Best Low-Wattage Amps Under $700

GEAR ROUNDUP: Performer Magazine recommends the best Low-Wattage Guitar Amps you can buy for under $700. The days of lugging around 100-watt Marshall stacks to club gigs are long behind us. So, unless...

The Best Solid State Guitar Amps Under $500

Don’t let bedroom hobbyists and Internet forum loudmouths convince you that “solid-state”...

Trace Elliot ELF Review

Performer Magazine checks out the new Trace Elliot Elf Micro Bass Head in...

[REVIEW] Hotone British Invasion

Performer Magazine reviews the Hotone British Invasion Nano Legacy Amp, a small Vox-like...

BOSS Katana-100 Guitar Amplifier Review

PROS: Great amp tones, easy to edit, hyper flexible, lightweight. CONS: EQ...

Read our expert reviews to find the best electric guitar amplifiers on the market. Performer Magazine will guide you through the process of choosing the right guitar amps, both large and small, as well as how to get the best sound from your guitar amp on stage and in the recording studio. Learn how to properly record guitar amps and dial in the best tone for live gigs.

We also explore the best new guitar amps on the market in in-depth amp reviews and product demos, including recommending the best lunchbox amps and the best low-wattage amps you can buy. And finally, learn the difference between tube amps and solid state amps, and which is the best for you.

Some of our most popular articles on guitar amps include:

Peavey Vypyr Pro 100 Amplifier Review
By Chris Devine on September 13, 2016
The Peavey Vypyr Pro 100 Guitar Amplifier is one of the most impressive modeling amps we’ve encountered. PROS: Great sound selection, incredible modeling abilities. CONS: Really requires the Sanpera Pro foot...
Blackstar HT Club 40 Review and Video
By Chris Devine on August 2, 2016
The Blackstar HT Club 40 Tube Amp Delivers a Classic Mix of Clean and Crunch in a Well-Designed, Compact Unit. Finding a decent all-tube combo...
Peavey Classic 50: Our Review of the 212 Combo
By Chris Devine on June 7, 2016
The Peavey Classic 50 2×12 Tube Combo Amp Delivers Classic Tones and Classy Looks. The new Peavey Classic 50 2×12 combo amp offers up the best...
Supercharge Your On-Stage Sound with Acoustic Class-D/Neo Bass Amps
By Benjamin Ricci on May 27, 2016
Acoustic Amplification is redefining modern bass amplification with the Class D NEO Series, incorporating the modern features and legendary tone that serious bass players demand....
Hotone Mojo Diamond Nano Legacy Amp Review
By Chris Devine on May 23, 2016
Performer Magazine reviews the small but powerful Hotone Mojo Diamond Nano Legacy 5-Watt Amp PROS: Super small, great tone, plenty of uses, well-priced. CONS: None. PRICE: $99...