The Fulltone OCD overdrive pedal has been on pedalboards for nearly two decades. It shows up in countless “what overdrive should I buy?” threads, used prices stay healthy, and almost every drive comparison eventually mentions it. The real question is simple: if you pick one main drive and build your rig around it, will this…
The Katana line shows up in almost every “what amp should I buy?” thread. On paper it looks like the safest answer, and plenty of boss katana reviews treat the 50 as the obvious step up from tiny starter boxes. The real question is different: if you mostly play at home with occasional rehearsals, will…
If you are shopping for an affordable HSS guitar right now, the ibanez azes40 shows up everywhere. The specs say “modern beginner guitar”, but the price still sits in that uncomfortable zone where you do not want to end up with a toy. This ibanez azes40 review comes from actually owning and playing the guitar…
This Harley Benton DNAFX AmP20 review is for players who want a modern practice amp with modeling, effects and Bluetooth, but do not want to pay Fender, Line 6 or Positive Grid money. The DNAFX AmP20 is a 20-watt Class-D combo with a single 8″ full-range speaker, eight amp voices, built-in DSP effects, Bluetooth audio,…
This Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII review is for home players who want a small 20W modeling practice amp they can leave plugged in next to the desk or couch. The Spider V 20 MkII combines a single 8-inch speaker, 16 presets, Classic Speaker mode and USB recording, so it can handle quiet practice,…
Vox Pathfinder 10 Review: Classic British Practice Amp on a Budget This Vox Pathfinder 10 review is for players who want classic British chime in a small, affordable practice amp that still feels like a real Vox. On paper it is simple: 10 watts of solid-state power into a single 6.5″ Vox Bulldog speaker, basic…
This Positive Grid Spark GO review is for players who want a truly portable smart amp that still feels like a serious practice tool. Spark GO is a 5-watt ultra-portable combo with a single 2″ speaker, rechargeable battery and deep integration with the Spark app. On its own it is a tiny Bluetooth speaker and…
This Boss Katana Mini review is for players who want a really small amp that still feels like a “real” rig, not a toy. On paper it looks simple: 7 watts into a single 4″ speaker, three amp types, basic EQ and a single delay. In practice, it is a surprisingly punchy little portable mini…
The Fender Mustang LT25 sits in that crowded space between tiny desk amps and full-size combos. It is a 25W 1×8″ digital modeling combo with 20 amp models, 25 effects and USB recording, sold as a “greatest hits” box of Fender tones. On paper it does a bit of everything. The real question is how…
This Blackstar ID Core 10 V4 review looks at how this 10W Super Wide Stereo practice amp behaves at real home volumes, with its 6 voices, 12 effects, USB-C recording and CabRig Lite speaker simulation. Blackstar ID Core 10 V4 at a glance 10W stereo output (2 × 5W) with “Super Wide Stereo”. Two 3″…