Ampeg are back in the guitar amplifier business, with a new range of all-tube amps, the GVT series. The GVT series have a distinctly vintage 70s vibe, and come in a range of sizes and specifications. Models include the GVT52-112 and 212 combos, GVT15-112 and 15H combo and head, GVT5-110 …
Small valve amps are becoming more and more popular, and there are quite a few models available for reasonable money too. The problem I’ve found with many of them is the lack of effects loops. I settled on my Blackstar HT-5 because of it’s fantastic dirty channel, and it’s effects …
I love low wattage valve amplifiers, and my Blackstar HT-5 head has been kicking my ass for a bit over a year now. When I saw the announcement of the Blackstar HT-1 1watt heads and combos I got very excited. Like the HT-5 series the HT-1 is a two channel …
I’ve had a whole bunch of new stuff arrive to review over the past week. A trio of Malekko pedals, thanks to Niche Music Supplies, and a Pirana KS-5C 5 watt valve combo thanks to Pirana Music. Pirana Music is a local store here in Canberra, and they have recently …
I was lucky enough to have Line 6 send me out a Spider Valve MkII 112 combo to review. Whilst I found that it had some great amp and effects models I felt that it had a little too many features for me. I thought that if it was just …