I was in the market for an empty 2×12 cabinet. Think of all the brands around who’d offer such things, and you’d probably think of Marshall, and probably Laney, maybe Orange too. I was specifically looking for something cheap and cheerful because it was for a project. If you’re a …
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The only thing that holds a candle to a Fender-branded guitar, is a Fender-branded amp, and the Hot Rod Deluxe is right up there with the best of those. Originally released in 1995 it was an American-made valve amp. In 2002, production switched to Mexico, and the current iteration – …
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The worst thing about Laney is that they’re sorely under-represented and under-rated in the United States. Founded in Birmingham in the West Midlands of England in 1967, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi was an early user and has multiple signature models and endorsements with them throughout the years. Other users have …
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A long time ago, when I was just confident enough with my guitar playing to think about starting a band, I knew my little 10-watt beginner’s practice amp wouldn’t cut it. There was just one brand I wanted, and that was Marshall. I got one of their original Valvestate hybrid …
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There are fewer brands more iconic, or more synonymous with electric guitar playing than Marshall. Even people who have never picked up a guitar in their life will recognize the name and logo. They’ve been played by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Noel Gallagher. When I was a college student, …
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