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Boutique tube amps demystified. Part two: which boutique amp is right for you?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by giberamp

In part two of our “boutique tube amps demystified” series, we’re going to talk about how to figure out which boutique amps are right for you. Without some help, it’s not an easy thing to get started on: at last … Continue reading →

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Boutique tube amps demystified. Part one: the primary colors of guitar amplification.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by giberamp

If you’re considering buying a boutique amp, you’re probably going to make a considerable investment. So you’ll have lots of questions to ask and tube amps to test out before you make your choice. Very quickly, however, you’ll find that … Continue reading →

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The Matchless Lightning Amp and a Take on Modeling

Posted on August 3, 2011 by giberamp

I have been looking into lower-wattage amps lately. Like the Matchless Lightning. At 15-watts, you can get a range of sounds without making everyone in your house deaf. I also think a 15-watt amp is ideal for recording. And you … Continue reading →

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What do this Matchless Chieftain Amp Video Review and a Hamburger Have in Common?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by giberamp

I remember the first time I visited a country where I didn’t speak the language. It was Canada. And they were speaking French Canadian. Not knowing what to do, I naturally went where any young American out of his element … Continue reading →

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My Matchless Amp Story: Matchless DC-30. Love at First Sound.

Posted on July 21, 2011 by giberamp

This is the story of how I first heard the sound of a Matchless amp. Can you believe the sound of an amp could change the course of your life? I’ve always been a gearhead. My first love was fishing … Continue reading →

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