Tag: Valve combo
Fender Blues Junior III review
In-depth review of the Fender Blues Junior III guitar amplifier. Comparisons…… I’ve owned a fair few amps in my time, a Vox AC30, Marshall DSL401, Orange Rocker 30 and Cornford Roadhouse 30 to name but a few. All amazing amps in their own right, but they all had to go for various reasons. The Vox AC30 was…
Low-Wattage Valve Guitar Amplifier – 5 Benefits
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A Low-wattage valve guitar amplifier: Something I’ve never considered before, but lately, I’ve come to fully appreciate their charms. So what do I mean by a low-wattage valve guitar amplifier? I’m not talking 15 or even 5 watts, still too loud for the neighbours in the world of valves. I’m talking 1 watt or less,…
5 Compelling Reasons to Buy a Valve Guitar Amp
What is it about valve guitar amps that make them just as popular with guitarists in the digital age as they’ve ever been? Why did I move away from Valve Guitar Amps? When most of my guitar playing time was spent gigging, valve amps (or tube amps to our American cousins) represented a problem, as…
BOSS Katana vs Valve Guitar Amps
If tone is your only concern. The BOSS Katana can’t compete with more expensive valve guitar amps. Let me try to explain why. I’ve been a supporter of the BOSS Katana range of amps for years. But how do they really compare with traditional valve guitar amps? I’ve already covered the benefits of the BOSS…