The design is inspired by the guitar amps of the 1950s and 1960s so it’s not for audiophiles. The circuit is a pretty conventional single-ended one with a two stage double triode preamp and a ...

This comes at a cost; he can’t change the settings on his small amp without taking his hands off the guitar. While larger ... solution he came up with is cheap hobby servos.

Mid-range and even low-end guitars are better-made and cheaper. Amps are cheap and no longer terrible. And we have iOS devices and apps which can replace whole suitcases full of effects pedals. That’s ...

Fender's most affordable guitars are sold under its Asian-built Squier brand, and they have their fans. But if you want Fender script on the headstock - not to mention more intense investment in ...