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IT TAKES A brave soul to take on Boss in the modeling-amp arms race, and an even braver one to do so explicitly. After all, the Japanese firm’s Katana range — now on its third iteration, following a m

NOW, LET’S BE clear — although this 15-watt combo is technically advertised as a practice amp, it can churn out some serious sonic damage and is capable of keeping up with metal drummers at rehearsal.

A practical pedalboard asset is the focus of our first look at a Diamond pedal since the brand’s relaunch

The latest addition to the Boss Compact pedal series channels the sound of a vintage Leslie rotary-speaker cabinet

WHEN IT COMES to tech, the Boss VG-800 sits at the cutting edge, not just in terms of modeling amps and effects, but transforming your guitar into an entirely different instrument. It can make your St

This latest wave of Fender’s American Ultra models continues to cater for the modern player but with an old-looking vintage vibe. We just can’t escape the past!