An amplifier, or amp, is a device that boosts the electrical signal from your guitar to produce sound through speakers. It plays a crucial role in shaping your tone and controlling volume. Amplifiers come in various types, including valve (tube), solid-state, and digital modelling, each offering different sound characteristics. Whether used for practice, recording, or live performance, an amp helps bring your guitar’s voice to life with clarity, power, and personality.
Custom refers to instruments or gear that are specially made or modified to meet a player’s specific preferences and requirements. Custom guitars, amps, or pedals often feature unique designs, upgraded components, or personalised aesthetics that set them apart from standard production models. This category is ideal for musicians looking for one-of-a-kind equipment tailored to their playing style, sound, and look, offering greater attention to detail, craftsmanship, and exclusivity.
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.
A head is the amplifier unit of a guitar rig that contains the electronics responsible for shaping and boosting your guitar’s signal. Unlike combo amps, a head does not include built-in speakers and needs to be connected to a separate speaker cabinet. This setup offers greater flexibility, allowing players to mix and match different heads and cabinets to tailor their tone and volume. Heads come in various types, including valve (tube), solid-state, and modelling, catering to a wide range of sounds and playing styles.
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£510.00
Fully balanced discrete component design, with ultra high power output. The distortion is as low as (THD+N) 0.00006%, and the signal-to-noise ratio is as high as 133dB! High output power, with an output power of 15W at 16 ohms and 7.5W at 32 ohms; Use electronic relays to control volume and eliminate channel deviation! High, medium, and low levels …
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High output power and high-end preamp design: output power up to 15W at 16Ω and 7.5W at 32Ω, preamp output function can be used as a hi-end preamp. High, medium and low gain switchable: unbalanced interface: low -11.8 dB, medium 0 dB,high 14.4 dB; balanced interface: low -5.8 dB,medium 6 dB,high 20.4 dB. Fully symmetrical design with discrete compo…
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Wattage: This RockJam electric guitar amplifier is a true 20watt RMS amp, ideal for both practicing and small performances Equaliser: With a three-band equaliser, Bass, Treble & Middle you can balance the output of your amp according to your playing style and environment Guitar Amplifier With Effects: With both overdrive and gain functions, this gu…
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High Power Output and HI-END preamp design:Output power up to 15W at 16Ω and 7.5W at 32Ω,Preamp output function can be used as Hi-End preamp. High, medium and low gain control can be switched:Unbalanced interface:Low -11.8dB, Medium 0dB,High 14.4dB;Balanced interface:Low -5.8dB,Medium 6dB,High 20.4dB. Fully balanced discrete component design, Ultra…
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Ultra-compact headphone amplifier system for studio and stage applications 4 independent stereo high-power amplifier sections Highest audio quality with virtually all types of headphones even at maximum volume Phones Level control per channel DC 12 V adapter included