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.
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 pedalboard is a platform that guitarists use to organise and power their collection of effects pedals—like overdrive, delay, reverb, and modulation—into one neat, portable setup. It keeps pedals securely in place and often includes built-in power supplies to keep everything running cleanly without cable clutter. Pedalboards make it easy to build a custom signal chain and quickly set up or pack down for gigs and rehearsals. For many players, a well-arranged pedalboard is key to unlocking a wide palette of sounds and smooth performance on stage or in the studio.
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Hughes & Kettner is a German amplifier brand known for its high-quality guitar amps that blend cutting-edge technology with classic tube tone. They’re especially respected for their sleek, illuminated designs and versatile sound shaping. Models like the TubeMeister, GrandMeister, and TriAmp offer everything from crisp cleans to powerful high-gain distortion, making them popular among rock, metal, and studio guitarists. Many of their amps include features like built-in effects, power scaling, MIDI control, and Red Box DI outputs for direct recording or live use without miking a speaker.
£189.86
25-watt Micro Guitar Amp Head with Spirit Tone Generat Unfiltered Line Out Emulated DI Output Sagging Control
£179.52
Power Output 25 watts @ 8 ohms (up to 50 watts @ 4 ohms, depending on the speaker cabinet) Speaker Out 4 to 16 ohms Aux In 3.5 mm stereo Line Out 6.35 mm Headphones Out 6.35 mm stereo