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“They’re not just relics of the past. They are benchmarks”: The holy grail of tone – three amps that built the sound of recorded guitar

From shimmering cleans to full throttle roar, these three classic amplifiers helped shape the sound of modern music and still define what great guitar tone means today

Guitar World

“The house and studio burned to the ground. When we got there, Pink was sitting in the driveway. She gave me a Gibson guitar case with a bow on it”: How Butch Walker’s ear for killer tone took him on a journey from obscurity to in-demand producer

From Taylor Swift to Green Day, he’s worked with the world’s biggest stars, and still managed to make 16 of his own records –and, now, his own signature amp with Divided by 13

Guitar World

I Tested Marshall's Heston 60 Soundbar, and Found That Underneath Its Rockstar Good Looks, It Delivers Audio Well Beyond Its Size

Tech design can often be a little boring, but Marshall's take on a soundbar brings some vintage flair that complements a well-rounded listening experience

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“Got my dream amp!” Gary Moore's go-to Marshall head has been bought by another ’80s rock hero

It was Moore’s go-to amp for the best part of a decade, and it was a fair bargain, compared to some recent auction headlines

Guitar World

Marshall drops plans to eliminate women's swimming and diving a week after student-led lawsuit

Marshall has dropped plans to eliminate its women's swimming and diving program

The Independent UK

Like Nuno Bettencourt, Mark Morton isn’t afraid to use a classic dirt pedal in an unorthodox fashion – here he reveals the secret behind his crushing Lamb Of God rhythm tone

Take one classic overdrive pedal, and use it in a way that suggests you forgot it was was ever an overdrive pedal in the first place

MusicRadar

I tested the Marshall Bromley 450 and the Marshall Bromley 750 party speakers — and the winner surprised me

I have tested both of Marshall's party speakers, and while they're very similar in terms of features, one offers better value for money.

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Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker

I tested Marshall’s second party speaker, and it may be smaller, but my word does it pack a punch — here’s how I rated it.

TechRadar

I just tested the ‘best party speaker of 2026’ — here's why you should buy the Marshall Bromley 450

The Marshall Bromley 450 is an excellent and powerful party speaker, featuring a wide soundstage, tactile controls, and sporting a luxurious design.

Tom’s Guide

Forget Bose — there's no better party speaker on the planet than the brand-new Marshall Bromley 450

I've been testing the brand-new Marshall Bromley 450 party speaker. It sounds incredible and looks beautiful. It's my top pick for the party speaker of 2026.

Tom’s Guide

New Marshall party speaker is perfect for taking the tunes anywhere

The Marshall Bromley 450 is the smaller sibling of the earlier Bromley 750.

“Will appeal to high-gain players without unlimited budgets”: Victory MKX Lunch Box Head review

Victory’s most advanced compact amp to date promises huge tone-potential in a lunchbox-sized package. We’re feeling hungry…

Guitar World

“I said, ‘Where is it from?’ He says, ‘I don’t know. It’s been here for the last 20 or 25 years...’” Jake E. Lee was on tour with Ozzy Osbourne when he stumbled upon the gear bargain of a lifetime

The elusive find was covered in dust but it worked perfectly – and Lee picked it up for a steal

Guitar World

“Independent venues aren’t just part of music history – they’re where the future is written”: Marshall launches membership scheme and pledges percentage of online sales to support grassroots music venues

Sign up to Marshall's Amplify scheme and the British amp giant will use one per cent of members' web store purchases to support independent venues

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“It’s about time this unsung guitar great received the recognition he deserves”: All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a firm-first from my favorite pedal brand

New drops from Gibson, Ernie Ball Music Man, JHS Pedals and more

Guitar World

“It was the most coveted guitar chair in rock. I adored Edward’s playing, so I understood that people would be skeptical”: How Steve Vai lived his ultimate guitar rockstar fantasy on David Lee Roth’s Eat ’Em and Smile

Working with David Lee Roth was like "being strapped to a rocket made of charisma and fueled by tequila” – and the music was pretty fun, too

Guitar World

“Those old players had nothing to hide behind. Just their hands, their feel and the truth coming through the speakers”: 5 modern blues guitar heroes on the impossible task of imitating the blues greats

Blues and rock is still being shaped by the British blues boom of the ’60s – and the O.G. bluesmen who influenced them. But how can today’s players nail their tone and sound? Marcus King, Samantha Fish, Zach Persons, Philip Sayce and Jared James Nichols have their say

Guitar World

“I’ve had great luck doing the exact opposite of what the internet tells me”: Joe Bonamassa on the ‘unorthodox’ Marshall hack he nicked from Zakk Wylde

The bluesman turned to the former Ozzy guitarist to get the most out of his Marshalls

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“Developed with Kirk Hammett’s guidance and built from specifications taken directly from the actual PAF humbuckers on that world-renowned guitar”: Gibson unveils the $449 Custom Shop humbucker set that will make your Les Paul sound like ‘Greeny’

Limited to 100 units worldwide, exclusive to Gibson, these are aged by the Murphy Lab to look just like the real thing

Guitar World

“I found a Gibson Melody Maker but he said, ‘It’s not good enough.’ I said, ‘Take my Flying V.’ When he came off stage he said, ‘I can’t give it back.’ For my brother I did everything… and still failed!” Rudolf Schenker’s 60 years with the Scorpions

He lost Michael Schenker to UFO and Uli Jon Roth to Jimi Hendrix’s ex, then Matthias Jabs helped him fulfill his ambition of being in one of the 30 greatest rock bands. But it might have been very different if his dad had bought him a motorcycle

MusicRadar

“Ah man I’m so ready to go broke. When are these launching?” Billie Joe Armstrong debuts signature ‘Dookie’ Marshall amps during Super Bowl LX show

Is Marshall about to make the legendary Dookie mod go mainstream? BJA's Super Bowl backline, finished in a very familiar shade of 'Blue', suggests it is

Marshall Kilburn III review: This Bluetooth speaker rocks

Marshall's mid-sized speaker puts retro design and sound quality at the fore

The Mary Sue

Is the $39.99 Brookstone smart ring at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx as good as the Oura ring?: ‘There was no subscription’

Some people are paying hundreds of dollars for a tiny piece of tech that still charges a monthly fee. Others, however, have outsmarted the system by buying a $39.99 dupe right next to the impulse-buy phone chargers at Marshall’s.

Guitar World

“Green Day showing the world how to keep it loud!” Billie Joe Armstrong shows off mysterious new Marshall as Green Day rock the Super Bowl – could a signature amp finally be on the cards?

Eagle-eyed viewers have pointed to the top left corner of the amp, which has a label boasting a word that looks a heck of a lot like “Dookie”. An official take on Armstrong's “Dookie mod” Marshall, perhaps?

Livingetc

IKEA’s NATTBAD Bluetooth Speaker Deserves Its Near-Perfect Rating — I Bought It Months Ago and Continue to Be Impressed by Its Style, Ease-of-Use, and Affordable Price Tag

This small but mighty speaker packs a punch, both with sound and style — and for the price, it's an absolute steal

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