Gibson was one of the first manufacturers of electric guitar amplifiers, with the first model hitting their catalog in 1935. The electric guitar was developed shortly before this time by Gibson and a handful of other manufacturers, and the company saw the new trend as a potential marketing opportunity for amplification. Gibson amplifiers were constructed …
Crate is one of the leading workhorse amps out there today. There are more styles, more models with more features than any other brand. With all these features, all these dials and knobs, comes more to learn. Whatever model you choose will have a different set of rules, but there are tips that can help …
Fender amps have long been the backbone of music history, becoming an icon of quality along the way. They can be found in nearly any live setup, recording studio or garage band practice room, and have the reputation of being a tough, dependable amp. Unfortunately, fender amps do suffer occasional breakdowns and will need to …
Various types of Marshall guitar amplifiers
Marshall guitar amplifiers come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate guitarists of every skill level across the spectrum. From enthusiastic beginners eager to annoy their parents while they crank up the volume in their bedrooms to bona fide world wide rock stars who tour the globe and …
Choosing the right amplifier for your guitar is by no means an easy task. Usually a guitarist will think of style, as well as price first, when considering options. Assuming you have bought a guitar recently, this guide will suggest a few tips, for buying a new or used amplifier. There are dozens on the …
The Mesa Boogie Mark Series is a series of guitar amplifiers drafted by Mesa Engineering. It was Mesa’s flagship yield until the introduction of the Rectifier series, and the amplifiers are very collectible.
The very first Mark I was drafted in 1969, past Smith, as a jest, corrected Barry Melton’s (Country Joe and the Fish) Fender …