A 1×12 (pronounced “one by twelve”) refers to a guitar or bass amplifier cabinet that contains one 12-inch speaker. It’s a common size for both combo amps and speaker cabinets, offering a balance between portability and full-bodied sound. A 1×12 setup is often favoured for its warm tone, focused projection, and manageable size—ideal for small gigs, studio sessions, or home use.
An amp, short for amplifier, is a crucial piece of equipment that boosts the signal from your guitar or other instruments, allowing you to control volume and shape your tone. Guitar amps come in various styles, including valve (tube), solid-state, and digital modelling, each offering unique sound characteristics. Whether you’re practicing at home, recording in the studio, or playing live, the right amp can make all the difference in achieving your desired sound—from clean and crisp to rich overdrive and distortion.
A combo amp is a guitar amplifier that combines both the amplifier head and speaker(s) into a single, portable unit. This all-in-one design makes combo amps convenient for practice, recording, and gigging without needing separate components. They come in a variety of sizes and power levels, from small practice models to powerful stage-ready amps. Combo amps offer versatility and ease of use, making them popular among guitarists of all levels.
Here at GPAS we have everything guitar from music to guitars amps pedals and stuff. The guitar is a versatile stringed instrument played across countless genres, from rock and blues to classical and jazz.
Typically featuring six strings, it produces sound by vibrating strings stretched over a wooden body or solid frame, amplified acoustically or electronically.
We have Guitars in all types, including acoustic, electric, bass guitars and electro-acoustic, each offering different tonal characteristics and playing styles. For many, the guitar is both a tool of expression and a lifelong obsession—lending itself equally to raw power, subtle nuance, and everything in between.
Guitar amps and cabs are just as crucial to a guitarist’s tone as the guitar itself. Amplifiers shape the sound—whether it’s clean and warm, crunchy and bluesy, or full-on distortion for rock and metal. They come in two main types: combo amps, which include both the amp and speaker in one unit, and amp heads, which are paired with separate cabinets (cabs) to project the sound.
Cabs come in various sizes, like 1×12, 2×12, or the mighty 4×12, each delivering different tone and feel. Speakers, cabinet wood, and even open vs closed backs all influence the sound. Matching the right amp and cab gives players control over their dynamics, tone, and presence—whether you’re playing in your bedroom, a studio, or on a festival stage.
We have new and used Blackstar musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.
Blackstar Amplification is a British company founded in 2007 by former Marshall engineers with a vision to create versatile and high-quality guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. Known for blending the warmth of classic valve amps with modern technology, Blackstar offers features such as tone-shaping controls and power management, allowing musicians to tailor their sound and volume for any setting. Their product range includes everything from compact practice amps to powerful stage-ready models, making them popular with beginners and professionals alike. Trusted by many notable artists, Blackstar continues to innovate while maintaining a reputation for reliable, great-sounding gear.
£294.00
Whether you’re looking for your first practice amp, or affordable, powerful stage gear for playing in a band, there’s a Champion II amp that’s ideal for you—simple to use and versatile enough for any style of guitar playing. Champion II delivers world-renowned Fender clean and overdrive tones plus an assortment of British and modern distortion flav…
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£34.99
SLIMLINE PRACTICE AMP – 10W slimline practice amp for use with electric guitars (we cannot confirm compatibility with any other electronic devices) with volume, tone, gain and overdrive as well as a headphone socket TONE CONTROL – Decide how you sound with the tone control, whether it be a warm and deep or high and bright; add distortion using the …
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Huge Tone, Small Size Rather than just being focussed on its look and compact size and ultimately sacrificing the quality of sound, the FLY 3’s unique design delivers the same tonal balance and feel of a larger guitar amp even at low volumes. Sonic Performance The use of a full range driver eliminates the need of a subwoofer. This has the benefit o…
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£70.48
Ideal Practice Amp For Electric Guitar, 10 Watts With 6.5" Speaker 2 Channels – Clean And Overdrive Contour Control For Tone Shaping Compact Cabinet Ideal For Practicing Aux-In For Playing Music And Headphone Out
£86.00
Simple to use, all-analogue design for natural sounding clean and overdrive tones. Gorgeous vintage cream and ox-blood styling using premium covering, fret and hardware. Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control so you can dial in any tone. Unique 'tape' echo effect built-in makes playing a pleasure. Stereo playback of MP3/Line in source makes …
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