Amplifier Reviews

Blackstar Silverline Special Amplifier Review

Modeling amps have come a long way. Blackstar’s new Silverline series concentrates on practical amp versions and features that guitar players actually want. The whole package is quite classic, with the silver...

REVIEW: Yamaha THR10 II Modeling Combo Amp

All in one bedroom/home/practice amps often get a bad rap — yes,...

ZT Amps Lee Ranaldo Club REVIEW

Read on for our review of the ZT Amps Lee Ranaldo Club....

REVIEW: ZT Custom Shop Jazz Club Combo Amp

There’s plenty of power in the new ZT Custom Shop Jazz Club...

Supro Blues King 12 REVIEW

Last February, we got our hands on Supro’s 1606 Super and 1650R...

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:

ZT Amplifiers Introduces New Lunchbox Reverb Combo Amp & Cab II
By Benjamin Ricci on June 10, 2019
The successor to ZT’s original Lunchbox combo amp is redesigned and assembled in California along with its matching passive Cab II. ZT Amplifiers announces the...
Peavey 6505MH Mini Head Review
By Chris Devine on April 1, 2019
The basis for Peavey’s 6505 series goes back to the early ’90s, and over the years has seen various tweaks done here and there, while...
Supro 1606 Super and 1605R Reviews
By Chris Devine on February 1, 2018
The new Supro 1606 Super and 1605R Amplifiers Get Cranked Up in Our Latest Review Supro amps have a special place in rock and roll history....
Yamaha THR100HD Review
By Chris Devine on November 17, 2017
Performer reviews the Yamaha THR100HD Modeling Guitar Amp Head Yamaha makes pretty much EVERYTHING — pianos, guitars, motorcycles, and are known for their high quality. Their...
Peavey MiniMEGA Review
By Chris Devine on August 17, 2017
We review the Peavey MiniMEGA Bass Head. Turns out, great things really do come in small packages… Peavey started a lot of trends in amplification that are...