Boutique Amps

For guitars in particular, the range of options is extremely diverse with everything from vintage combo amps from Fender and Vox to modern boutique heads from the likes of Dr. Z. No matter what sort of music you play and what type of instrument you play it on, you can find your dream amp on Reverb.
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The Best Modeling Amps for Every Budget
Modeling amps are great as they give you access to a huge variety of different sounds, and they’re usually cheaper than big tube amps. They come in a variety of sizes—everything from bedroom practice amps all the way up to big, stage-ready units. Here are some of the best modeling amps out there.
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The Popularity of the Roland JC-120 Amplifier
Can a piece of music gear really define a genre of music? Today, we're taking a closer look into the legacy behind the Roland Jazz Chorus 120 guitar amplifier.
What's the Best Entryway to Fender Tube Amps?
Right up top, know that this isn't a shootout. We're not examining the Fender Deluxe Reverb and Blues Junior in a head-to-head comparison with the purpose of crowning the almighty winner. Rather, this will be a breakdown of what each amp can and cannot do well so that you can make an informed decision about which is right for you.
An All-Black Gibson LP Raven, Buchla 208c Easel Command & More Most Watched Gear
This powerful little 1x12 combo amplifier from Two-Rock Studio is absolutely oozing with character. What other instruments on Reverb resonate the most with other music makers? We're highlighting some of the Most Watched items in this article.
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It's Not My Fault that Amps Don't Have "Conscience" Knobs.
We're all trying to find the guy who did this.
The Best Budget Modeling Amps, With the New Line 6 Catalyst
Maybe you have an amp or two you love already. Maybe you're brand new to playing guitar. No matter what your level of experience or skill, you should consider a modeling amp. Modeling amps vary greatly, but they all allow you to test out a huge range of voices in one unit. In our video, we're comparing some of the most popular budget-friendly modeling amps, and trying to see what tones we can create with them.
Dumble for Less: Affordable Ways To Get That Golden Amp Tone
From straight-up modern amp clones to effective amp-in-a-box effect pedals, here's how to get the Dumble sound well under six figures. #amp #amplifier #dumble #musictips #guitar #guitarist #tone #guitartone
The Best-Selling Pedals & Amps of 2023
The pedals list in this article will begin with the Top 10 best-selling pedals released in 2023 (that is, pedals that were available for the first time this year, excluding those that were exclusive-to-Reverb or that benefitted from exclusive promotions on our site). From there, we look at the overall pedal market (new and used), and break out the top-selling pedals in brand new condition in 2023.
The Most Watched Pedals And Amps of the Year
The most popular music gear of 2023? Every week, we've shared our weekly Most Watched roundup. Now, we're compiling all the museum-quality models, unique finds, and straight-up great deals that Reverbers have Watched the most this year. See the full top 20 Most Watched pedals and amps in this article.
What's the Best Entryway to Fender Tube Amps?
Right up top, know that this isn't a shootout. We're not examining the Fender Deluxe Reverb and Blues Junior in a head-to-head comparison with the purpose of crowning the almighty winner. Rather, this will be a breakdown of what each amp can and cannot do well so that you can make an informed decision about which is right for you.
5 Affordable Portable Bass Amp Heads
If you're in the market for a new bass amp, you may be surprised to find so many options for bass amp heads that offer a lot of watts in very small packages. In this video, Jake Hawrylak shows off five portable, affordable bass amps, including one all-tube amp—the Ampeg PF-50T—that still packs a punch in a relatively diminutive size. The Orange Terror Bass BT500H, also featured, is an example of the tube preamp/Class D power amp hybrid. #musician #bass #bassguitar #bassamp #amp #amplifier
How To Date A Marshall Amp
Marshall amplifiers made hard rock possible. While Fender and Vox amps have their place in moving electrified guitar forward, the creations of Jim Marshall fostered an entirely new sound and allowed guitarists to fill stadiums with it. So for those simply looking to figure out how old their Marshall amp is, we offer this shortcut. This guide will help you quickly and clearly date Marshall amps and cabinets, without us waxing poetic about their influence.
Vox Releases Brian May MV50 Amp & amPlug Mini Amp
Queen's Brian May has been beknighted, and no, we're not talking about the March 2023 ceremony where King Charles tapped the guitar great's shoulder. Vox has created a new signature amp—the MV50 Brian May—that brings May's singular tone to the masses, in an adorably compact enclosure. And, they've even shrank it down further in a new Brian May Limited Edition amPlug headphone amp built for the occasion.
Amp Maintenance: When You Can DIY vs. When You Need a Pro
If you don't have much experience with basic user maintenance of the things, tube amps can be enigmatic boxes full of glowing, hissing trouble. There are a lot of simple preventative and upkeep measures that most players can perform for themselves, though, while several other bigger jobs should definitely be left to a pro. Let's take a look at several jobs you can likely undertake yourself with the right guidance and instruction, with a nod to those that you can't highlighted in bold italics.
How To Date A Marshall Amp
Marshall amplifiers made hard rock possible. While Fender and Vox amps have their place in moving electrified guitar forward, the creations of Jim Marshall fostered an entirely new sound and allowed guitarists to fill stadiums with it. Marshall amps had such precedent-setting wattage and tone that their history can hardly be separated from the history of rock itself. This guide will help you decode the serial number and model number of your Marshall amp to finds its date of manufacture.