Slash plays Marshall AFD100 prototype #1

We here at Gear-Vault.com have been keeping in tune with the progress of Slash’s new AFD100 prototype. Here is the first audio samples of the amplifier–the video you’ve all been waiting for–Slash finally gets his hands on the AFD100 prototype (#1) and putting the amp through its paces with some classic Guns N Roses Appetite For Destruction riffage! Read more

Jet City PicoValve & JCA20H Amplifier Review

Jet City Amplification was formed in September 2009 with the goal of delivering guitar products to players seeking high-quality amplification products without the big price tags typically attached to boutique offerings. These days, a lot of corporations toss around the word “boutique” pretty liberally in their marketing, but Jet City Amplification works with bona fide craftsmen to bring you REAL boutique designs at prices within reach. Read more

Tube Amps vs. Solid State Amps

There are a few central debates that continually rage in this thing of ours, topics that never seem to get exhausted during online forum or real time arguing: Gibson vs. Fender, Fender vs. Marshall, Ginger vs. Mary Ann, Bud vs. Miller, and, most importantly, tube amps vs. solid state amps. These are the things guitarists think about. Now, I can’t help you decide to play a Les Paul over a Strat or who to spend your most intimate Gilligan’s Island moments thinking about (though I know where I stand on that particular issue), but what I can do is help you and all my many readers out there in Gear-Vault-land sort out this tube/solid state business. Both sides have their own fans and both sides can be equally passionate about their point of view. Read more

Puddle of Mudd – Guitarist Paul Phillips

Ground Zero- Traverse City, Michigan — The meeting of Puddle of Mudd’s guitarist, Paul Phillips… and crew. Read more

Top 5 Metal Amps #1: Marshall

Did you really think number one on the list was going to be anything else? When it comes right down to it, Marshall IS metal. Marshall invented that sound we all love and is still building great amps today. Read more

Marshall JMD:1 Guitar Amplifier

Marshall Amplification introduces the JMD:1 Series. Marking a new era for Marshall, the JMD:1 integrates an all-valve power amp, advanced digital preamp and studio-quality multi-effects to deliver an encyclopedia of classic Marshall tones. Embracing both the benefits of new technologies and the legacy of valve power, the JMD:1 is the ideal amp for the modern musician seeking an authentic tone. Read more

Marshall launches MA Series amplifiers

Press Release–For the best part of 50 years the sight and sound of a Marshall valve amplifier has been the envy and dream of many a guitarist. Legendary artists such as Slash, Jeff Beck and the late great Jimi Hendrix, plus rising stars like Ray Torro (My Chemical Romance) and Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom) continue to inspire with their raw talent and mighty valve-powered Marshall backlines. So when it comes to tone, it’s clear that professional guitarists love valves.

Now Marshall invites you to experience valve tone for yourself with our most accessible range of valve-driven guitar amplifiers ever – introducing the all-new, all-valve MA Series. Read more

Kramer Baretta FR-404S and Marshall G30R-CD

Rookie Metalheads never had it so good. This Kramer-Marshall combo packs plenty of bite and bottom at a bargain-basement price. The Kramer Baretta sports a maple neck and alder body with neck-thru construction, quad-rail humbuckers (tappable to dual-rails, for leaner thumpitude), Floyd Rose trem, a killer neck profile, superb fretting, a flawless finish and skull and crossbones tuners. Tricked-out with top notch hardware, these Korean-built Kramers sport ridiculously good tone and playability. They’ll be an instant lure for anyone who’s ever even thought of a pinched harmonic. Read more

Marshall Super Lead 100 – Jimi Hendrix Setup

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Marshall MG15FXMS Micro Stack Guitar Amplifier

Harmony-Central–The MG15FXMS Micro Stack is the latest addition to the popular MG4 Series of Marshall amplifiers. The three-piece micro stack includes a 15-Watt compact head plus two matching speaker cabinets—one angled, one straight. Each cabinet is loaded with a full-range 10″ speaker. In addition to being highly transportable, the MG15FXMS also allows many entry-level and budget-conscious players to enjoy the look, feel, and classic tone of the iconic Marshall Stack. Read more

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