GuitarGangsters Editorial
The Turquoise King: Why the Tone King Imperial MKII Is the Boutique Amp the Rest of the World Caught Up To
Tone King Imperial MKII: 20W 6V6 combo, blackface and tweed channels, Ironman II attenuator, spring reverb. Honest player history, specs, tone recipes.
The Carr Mercury V Is What Happens When a Boutique Builder Refuses to Choose Between Marshall and Fender
The Carr Mercury V squeezes Marshall stack fire into a 40-lb pine box. PtP-wired, 16W, 6V6-powered, with attenuator and spring reverb.
The Cat That Bites: Bad Cat Hot Cat and the 25-Year Search for Class A High Gain
Three generations, one name. The Bad Cat Hot Cat: 30W Class A hand-wired to 50W Class A/B in 25 years. Circuit guide, tone recipes, verified players.
The Woodstock Circuit in a 20-Watt Box: Why the PRS HDRX 20 Is the Most Usable Amp in the HDRX Family
PRS HDRX 20 reviewed: the 20-watt Hendrix-circuit tube head. Specs, tone recipes, honest player guide, and how it compares to Marshall SV20H and HDRX 50.
The PRS Archon 50 Head: When a Ruler Walks Into the Room, You Feel It Before You See It
PRS Archon 50 Head: full specs, three-generation version history, verified artists Jason Richardson and Devin Townsend, five tone recipes, and buying guide.
The Lunchbox That Bites: PRS MT 15 Mark Tremonti Signature Head
PRS MT 15 Mark Tremonti: full specs, V1 vs V2 comparison, tone recipes, famous players and buying guide for the lunchbox amp that punches above its weight.