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Why you need a small tube amp in your life, and how to use them

Why you need a small tube amp in your life, and how to use them

by Chris Vinnicombe | Oct 10, 2023 | Gear, Video

Small tube amps can be the perfect fit for home practice, small gigs, and even big outdoor stages Back in the late 1960s, when rock music was first forged in the cauldron of pop, blues, and psychedelia, the only backline any self-respecting guitarist would be seen...
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