Best Guitar Combos of 2018

Peavey

Max 110 II

Some serious Peavey tone from a handy 1x10" combo amp made for small gigs and rehearsals. The MAX 110 bass combo amp delivers more bass in a space saving package. With 100 Watts of power that includes DDT speaker protection and a 10-inch heavy-duty woofer, the Peavey MAX 110 is ready for plenty of gigs and rehearsals. Another Peavey exclusive is the patented TransTube circuitry that offers you a gain boost. The EQ section includes a 3-band EQ and a button for Mid-shift. The Max 110 also includes a unique psycho-acoustic low end enhancement that adds low end without taxing the speaker, a testament to Peavey's technology driven philosophy. Rounding out the features are a built-in chromatic tuner and 1/8" jacks for phones output and aux input.

The Allen Chihuahua ("chi-wah-wah") takes the home practice amp up to a whole new level. A Class A single-ended tube amp using a 6V6 for 6 watts or a 6L6 for 10 watts (selector switch on back) to drive a 10" Copperhead speaker with a full tone stack including my foot-switchable RAW control and all tube driven spring reverb! The reverb recovery has an extra gain stage which is very welcome for great overdriven tones. The RAW control unscoops the mids for a more 5F1 tweed type tone. It has a respectable amount of clean headroom and bottom end authority on bass notes for an amp this size/power. At only 17" by 17" and 24 lbs., it is the perfect grab n' go practice amp. I've added an additional filtering stage to get rid of the typical "single-ended background hum" normally produced by these little amps so it is great for recording, too! All top notch components throughout including a aluminum chassis, U.S. made power transformer, Heyboer output transformer, Accutronics 9" reverb tank, Switchcraft jacks, Carling switches, Mallory M150 tone capacitors, etc. Also available as a head and in kit form.

Suhr

Badger 18 Combo

The Badger 1x12 Combo is a departure from traditional combo designs to focus utmost in reliability and sonic performance. The result is a great focused sound that is consistent no matter where you place it in the room or on the stage. With a traditional designer combo, it looks pretty and has an open back with the tubes hanging down, causing the heat to rise into the chassis. It sounds open but small and will sound different depending on where it is in the room and not very good when in the middle of an open stage.

Fender

Tone Master® Deluxe Reverb®

In a bold Fender first, the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb amplifier uses massive digital processing power to achieve a single remarkable sonic feat: faithfully modeling the circuitry and 22-watt power output of an original Deluxe tube amp. Using a high-performance 100-watt digital power amp to achieve the headroom and dynamic range of a real vintage Deluxe tube amp, paired with the pronounced sparkle and clarity of a single Jensen® N-12K neodymium speaker and a resonant pine cabinet, the result is tubeless Deluxe Reverb tone, volume and dynamics virtually indistinguishable from the all-tube original. And with all these features, the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb is in fact about only half the weight of an all-tube Deluxe. Front panel features give guitarists a playing experience identical to the tube version, including Fender’s world-standard reverb and tremolo effects. Additional rear-panel features deliver modern convenience and flexibility—including an output power selector for full power and five attenuated settings, balanced XLR line output with impulse response (IR) cabinet simulations, mute switch for silent stage or recording use, USB port for firmware upgrades, and more.

Marshall Amps

Origin 5C Combo

Packed with a powerful complement of tubes, the Origin ORI5C exhibits vintage-inspired Marshall tone. This amp is powerful in its simplicity. Dial in the Volume control to get the right amount of crunch, then shape your tone with the Presence knob and the 3-band EQ. A unique Tilt control blends bright and normal sounds, while switchable power enables high-output sounds at any volume. The Origin ORI5C is a no-frills gateway to classic Marshall tone.

Yamaha Musical Instruments

THR10

A new take on classic tone. Conventional amps work great on stage, but what about everywhere else you play? THR is designed to truly fit where, when and how you play off-stage. Designed by people on the search for tone, Yamaha's Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology delivers amp sounds that respond exactly like real tube amps, incredibly realistic effects and hi-fi quality stereo playback - all at low volumes. Be prepared to spend a lot more time playing guitar...

Laney Amplification

CUB12R

Designed and engineered in Great Britain, the CUB12R delivers pure, vintage tube tone in a small format, low wattage combo providing classic vintage sounds without complicated control layouts or excessive volume levels. From 15 watts to less than 1 watt the CUB12R delivers warm cleans to rich crunch, giving all the classic tones you need. Ideal for beginner or the more advanced player the CUB12R is great at home, on stage or in the studio. Great tube tone has never been more accessible.

Boss

MG15FX

A compact 15w amp that packs plenty of power. The 8” speaker delivers a great sound for practice but can also hold its own in front of a small crowd. The MG15FXTM brings an added punch and lower-end to your sound. The variety of tonal options are sure to compliment any style.

Fender

FM 65R

A solid-state combo worthy of the Fender nameplate, the Fender FM 65R Guitar Combo Amp pumps a genuine 65W into a Fender Special Design 12" driver. The versatile Drive channel with a mid contour switch lets you dial in the right distortion for rock, punk, blues, or metal. The clean channel speaks loud and clear in the best Fender tradition. Other niceties include a spring reverb, black control panel, and chrome hardware. Includes 5-year warranty.

Analogman

Tweaker-40 112

The Tweaker-40 112 is a two channel, 40-watt, 1x12" combo, driven by two premium 6L6 power tubes and three hand selected 12AX7 preamp tubes. Packed with the features gigging musicians have been asking for, the Tweaker 40 expands Egnater's award-winning Tweaker Series. The eleven on board Tweaker switches provide unparalleled flexibility for shaping your tone. The Tweaker 40 112 is loaded with a custom built Celestion® Elite GH-50 speaker which is a 50-watt version of the classic Celestion® G12H-30. A rugged 2-button footswitch is included.

Fender

Excelsior Pawn Shop Series

The Fender Pawn Shop Special Excelsior 13W 1x15 model is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive tube combo amps in Fender history. Its brown textured vinyl covering, smartly stylish œE grille design and bold crossed-swords front-panel badge convey a decidedly stately vibe with a marked air of cold war cool. To say nothing of its admirable tone and power. The 13-watt Excelsior elegantly encloses a single 15 speaker, with a bottom-loaded primary chassis and top-loaded control chassis for operating convenience and low noise (powered by two 6V6 output tubes and two 12AX7 preamp tubes). Distinctive features include Instrument, Microphone and Accordion inputs that each have individually optimized circuitry; tremolo circuit with speed control, bright/dark tone switch (for treble or bass emphasis), volume control and 1/4 internal speaker disconnect that lets the amp drive an external speaker enclosure. The Excelsior is perfect for playing at home, smaller gigs and studio sessions. Bring a fresh and unconventional new vibe to your playing.

Soldano Custom Amplification

50w Lucky 13 2×12

This amplifier marks another milestone in design for our already prestigious line of vacuum tube amplifiers. The 50 watt LUCKY 13 2×12 COMBO is two amplifiers in one box – a sparkling, super luscious, “vintage” sounding clean amp combined with a rich, singing, harmonic-laden, high gain amp for the best of both worlds. A footswitch is provided for effortless noise-free switching between the two channels, and both channels share the added benefit of a tube-driven spring reverb – yes that’s correct, super lush tube-driven spring reverb with INDEPENDENT controls for both channel! From super-glassy clean, reverb-drenched Surf tones to drop-dead cool “roomy” Jimmy Page sounds ala early Zeppelin, the Lucky delivers the goods! We’re both proud and excited to offer this unprecedented amount of tonal flexibility to the discerning player. Two 5881 power tubes provide 50 watts of power to drive two USA made Eminence 12″ speakers. And of course, as with all SOLDANO products, the 50 watt LUCKY 13 2×12 COMBO is meticulously hand-built from the finest parts and materials in the USA. The LUCKY 13 2×12 COMBO features independent Bass, Middle, and Treble, and Reverb controls for each channel. Additionally, the Clean Channel offers a Volume Control, and a Bright Switch to boost its high end. This channel is designed to be clean all the way up until the power amp reaches full power and begins its warm power tube breakup. The Overdrive Channel has independent Gain and Volume Controls. Any level of gain and overdrive is available at any volume level. The Presence control is common to both channels. As with our other combo amps, there is an extra speaker jack so that you can use an additional cabinet if so desired.

Soldano Custom Amplification

100w Lucky 13 2×12

This amplifier marks another milestone in design for our already prestigious line of vacuum tube amplifiers. The 100 watt LUCKY 13 2×12 COMBO is two amplifiers in one box – a sparkling, super luscious, “vintage” sounding clean amp combined with a rich, singing, harmonic-laden, high gain amp for the best of both worlds. A footswitch is provided for effortless noise-free switching between the two channels, and both channels share the added benefit of a tube-driven spring reverb – yes that’s correct, super lush tube-driven spring reverb with INDEPENDENT controls for both channel! From super-glassy clean, reverb-drenched Surf tones to drop-dead cool “roomy” Jimmy Page sounds ala early Zeppelin, the Lucky delivers the goods! We’re both proud and excited to offer this unprecedented amount of tonal flexibility to the discerning player. Four 5881 power tubes provide 100 watts of power to drive two USA made Eminence 12″ speakers. And of course, as with all SOLDANO products, the 100 watt LUCKY 13 2×12 COMBO is meticulously hand-built from the finest parts and materials in the USA. The LUCKY 13 2×12 COMBO features independent Bass, Middle, and Treble, and Reverb controls for each channel. Additionally, the Clean Channel offers a Volume Control, and a Bright Switch to boost its high end. This channel is designed to be clean all the way up until the power amp reaches full power and begins its warm power tube breakup. The Overdrive Channel has independent Gain and Volume Controls. Any level of gain and overdrive is available at any volume level. The Presence control is common to both channels. As with our other combo amps, there is an extra speaker jack so that you can use an additional cabinet if so desired.

Orange Amps

Crush 35RT

BRINGING THE ‘ORANGE SOUND’ TO THE REHEARSAL ROOM… The Crush 35RT is the largest and most feature-laden model in the Crush range. Our new twin channel, high gain preamp coupled to a beefier 35 Watt output stage and 10″ Voice of the World speaker yields amazing results, delivering even greater punch, presence and volume. In addition to onboard reverb and an integrated chromatic tuner, the Crush 35RT also features Aux In for backing tracks and our CabSim-loaded headphone output. To top it all off, the Crush 35RT is complete with a fully buffered, ultra transparent effects loop to truly get the most from your pedal setup. With features like these and more than enough bite and attitude for the rehearsal space, this combo goes way beyond the call of a traditional practice amplifier.

Fender

Mustang™ LT25

Mustang LT25 incorporates what we’ve learned over decades of producing the best-sounding guitar amps on the planet. It’s ideal for beginners and students, with a super-simple user interface and a collection of 30 presets covering a wide range of music—a “greatest hits” of electric guitar tones. The versatile signal chain with high-quality onboard amp and effects models produces amazing tones, making it an ideal practice amp for home or office.

Marshall Amps

DSL5

With a 10” Celestion Ten-30 speaker, perfectly chosen for great sound at low levels, this 5w amp provides you with the chance to experiment in your own home or at rehearsals. The variety of features mean that it can be used for multiple genres, anything from blues rock to heavy metal.

Marshall Amps

MG10CF

Rehearse all day with the MG10CF. Ideal for practice, this 10W combo comes with two channels and a contour control function. Stun all your friends with the impressively loud 6.5” speaker, custom designed for that special Marshall tone.

Supro Amps, Guitars and Pedals

Blues King 12

The Supro Blues King 12 combo amplifier captures the vintage Supro amp tone that helped sculpt the sound of early electric Rock & Roll and the British Invasion of the 1960s. The “single-ended” Class-A tube power amp found in the Blues King provides the raw tonal characteristics and remarkable touch sensitivity of these mid-century combos, while delivering a full 15 watts of 6L6 tube power. Front-end gain in the Blues King is supplied by a 12AX7 tube preamp and a FET-driven, fat boost function. In addition, the amp’s high-gain mode uses a series of cascaded FETs to achieve face-melting levels of distortion and sustain. 3-band EQ and Master Volume controls join the footswitchable boost and gain functions to provide multiple layers of stackable overdrive for gigging, recording and home practice. The Blues King features a custom-made genuine analog spring reverb, plus an effects loop for pedals and a line output for recording or feeding to another amplifier. The vintage-inspired poplar wood cabinetry is based on the mid-50’s Comet model and comes loaded with a BK12 speaker. This custom-made, 12” driver was specifically designed to capture the magic of the original field-coil speakers used in American tube amps at the dawn of the electric era.

Fender

'65 Deluxe Reverb Tube Combo Amp - Limited Edition Wine Red

You won't find this anywhere but Sweetwater! The 22-watt '65 Deluxe Reverb Wine Red LTD has it all: eye-catching looks, incredible tube tones, and that unbeatable Fender vibe. This 1 x 12" combo just bleeds tube tone, thanks to its four 12AX7s, two 12AT7s, two 6V6s, and a 5AR4 rectifier tube - not to mention that both the reverb and vibrato are tube-driven. A single 12" Jensen speaker puts the finishing touches on the fat sounds conjured by this reissued classic. The '65 Deluxe Reverb is the perfect amp for anyone who craves pure Fender tone but doesn't need a ton of wattage. This limited-edition '65 Deluxe Reverb Wine Red LTD sports a breathtaking wine red textured vinyl covering and a wheat grille cloth.

Mesa Boogie Amps

Fillmore™ 50 Combo

The Fillmore™ is not just another Boogie®… it’s a new strand of Boogie DNA. Yet the molecules that make up this soulful sounding model are really just a revisiting of the companies earliest roots. Randall Smith’s very first Boogie’s were based on this architecture. It was only the success of another “MARK I Experiment” featuring a different branch of the tree used by Carlos Santana on his “Abraxas” album that catapulted that sound and circuit and caused the shelving of circuitry the Fillmore now resurrects with such beauty and authenticity. Don’t wait a moment longer to discover what the MARK Series success inadvertently postponed for so long…

PRS Guitars

Sonzera 20

The PRS Sonzera 20 Combo's two channels achieve a stunning array of tones. Bell-like chime? It's in there. Thick crunch. No problem. Heavy saturation? You got it. Sculpt each channel with independent tone controls. A global Presence knob dials in the perfect level of intensity. Inject your lead tone with a distinctive high-end snap via the Bright switch. A lush reverb adds dimension to your playing. Or use your own effects with the built-in effects loop. The PRS Sonzera 20 Combo is a solid gig- and studio-worthy guitar amplifier.

Tone King Amplifier

Falcon Grande

Our Falcon Grande 20-watt, 1x12" combo sings with the voice of a vintage American tube amp... 3 of them, actually. Even with its straight-forward tone stack - consisting of an interactive volume and single tone control - there is a surprising amount of flexibility hiding in this amp. The front panel’s 3-position voicing switch offers the clear and spanky Rhythm setting, a warm and compressed Tweed option, and a Lead tone that brings on a singing overdrive. Add in the lush reverb and onboard Ironman II reactive load power attenuator, and you have a rootsy-sounding tube amp that is as ready for the arena as it is the living room. Three voices from one easy-to-use amp The Falcon Grande utilizes three knobs to take you on a journey through the best parts of vintage American tube amplification. The volume control and tone knob are highly interactive. With the 3-position voicing switch, you just may have all the tones you’ll ever need. ● Volume and tone knob are interactive for differing shades of drive and clarity ● 3-position switch selects between Tweed, Rhythm, and Lead voicings ● Voicings are selectable via the front panel and included footswitch Ironman II reactive attenuation As if the Falcon Grande wasn’t flexible enough, Tone King graciously included their Ironman II power attenuator. Now you can bring your Falcon Grande’s maxed power tones to band- or home-friendly level. ● 6-step attenuation accomodates for a variety of situations ● Reactive load technology maintains the feel and response of your guitar amplifier ● Completely transparent performance All in the fine details: Our Falcon Grande boasts a bevy of features not found on most amplifiers including: ● Custom-voiced 12” Eminence speaker ● Mix and Dwell controls tune your onboard spring reverb ● Included 4-button footswitch puts control of the reverb at your feet ● Baltic Birch USA construction ● Tubes: 2 x 5881 & 2 x 12AX7

Fender

Blues Junior IV FSR

Blues Junior IV Fender Special Run, and it's clear that you've found something special. Clothed in eye-popping Western Tolex, this 15-watt, 1 x 12" combo features a conveniently giggable size, pedal-friendly character, and ideal volume that's guaranteed to make you smile. Add to that a tweaked preamp for a larger tonality and silky-smooth reverb, and you'll quickly understand why the Blues Junior IV is sure to become a legend of its own. On top of that, the FSR version of this amplifier comes loaded with an Eminence Cannabis Rex speaker, renowned for its powerful American-style tone. With this Blues Junior IV FSR, boutique tone is well within your reach — plug in and seize it!

Fender

Champion 600 5W 1x6 Combo Amp

The Fender Champion Amp is a 5W tube guitar amplifier with a 6-inch speaker and 1950 "two tone" cosmetics. This simple tribute to the cute and collectible 1949-53-era Fender guitar amplifier makes small-room sessions lots of fun! Originally intended as a student model, the Champion Amp (also known as the Champ) has also been employed by many professionals for its low output, easy-to-record capabilities. Fender has added a higher-gain preamp circuit to take the overdriven tone beyond that of the original, and a choice of High- or Low-gain inputs. An internal speaker output jack allows the use of a larger speaker cabinet. The original Champion 600 had a low-gain preamp with 6SJ7 tube; the 12AX7 and associated tone circuitry lets the amp be driven harder for more overdrive. 5W tube power amplifier driving a 6-inch speaker provides perfect low volume for practice or recording. Internal speaker can be disconnected, allowing amp to be used with a larger external speaker cabinet.

Tone King Amplifier

Imperial MKII

When we released our original Tone King Imperial combo 20 years ago, we felt we had made one of the best-sounding American-voiced amps on the market. But... thanks to the experience and knowledge that two decades of amp building offers, we knew we could do better. Tone King is proud to offer the new and improved Imperial MKII. Everything you know and love about the original is still there. The spanky blackface-style voice, the gritty tweed tones, all of it; however, the MKII takes it all a few steps further. Its two channels have been tuned for better-sounding overdrive, a smoother top end, and more harmonic complexity. The amp's vintage-voiced tube reverb and tremolo will cause you to question whether you’re actually playing a vintage amp. Thanks to the Imperial MKII’s onboard Ironman II power attenuator, you can get all of these tube-driven tones at any volume. When your company is built upon the legacy of an amp like the Imperial, you’d better be sure you honor your past while always improving. With the Imperial MKII, we did. 20 years of improvement If you love the sound and feel of the original design, you absolutely have to try our Tone King Imperial MKII. Springboarding off of the tones that made the original our flagship amp, we included a few tonal adjustments and additions that are sure to make the MKII your new go-to tube amp. ● Handwired board construction improves midrange heft while improving the highs ● Rhythm channel tuned for improved overdrive with a smoother sound ● Lead channel’s Mid-Bite control tightens the low end for added punch and cut Ironman II reactive attenuation We included our Ironman II power attenuator aboard the Imperial MKII for even more flexibility. Now you can bring your Imperial’s maxed tube tones to band- or home-friendly levels. With our reactive load technology, your amp with sound and respond the same at any volume. ● 6-step attenuation is great in a variety of situations ● Reactive load technology maintains the feel and response of your guitar amplifier ● Tunable voice and levels with HF Compensation and Rhythm channel Bypass switches Onboard spring reverb and tremolo Spring reverb and bias-modulated tremolo are two sounds that define the tone of many vintage American-voiced combo amps. We think, with its tube-driven circuits and old-school control, you’ll find the Imperial MKII gloriously re-creates those thick, splashing, pulsating tones. ● Bias modulation tremolo circuit delivers vintage-style pulse ● Tube driven spring reverb with wide-ranging control ● Effects carefully tuned to balance across the two channels All in the fine details: The Imperial MK II boasts a bevy of features not found on most amplifiers including: ● Custom-voiced 12” Eminence speaker ● Included 2-button footswitch for Reverb and Channel ● Baltic Birch USA construction ● Tubes: 2 x 6V6, 4 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AT7 & 1 x 5AR4