Guitar Combo Amps

Guitar Combo Amps are one of the most popular types of guitar amplification. A guitar combo amp keeps the amp section and the speaker within one enclosure. This makes it a very practical option instead of having a separate amp head and speaker cabinet. There are many combo amp options to choose from such as valve amps (also known as tube amps), solid state amps and modelling amps. Combos are often the preferred choice as a practice amp, with desktop mini amps and compact solutions to choose from. Whether you play rock, pop, metal, blues or funk, there will be a guitar combo amp to suit your needs.

Some of the best combo amps include offerings from brands such as Marshall, Fender, Boss, Orange, Vox, Blackstar and Line 6, plus many more. Most have at least two channels, a clean channel and an overdrive channel, give you classic tones to suit all styles of music. Many also feature an emulated output which is great for getting a big realistic when using headphones or even recording. If you are looking for your first guitar amp or are upgrading to modern amps that can keep up with your guitar playing, then combo amps are well worth your consideration.

Valve combos, also known as tube combos, are based on classic old-school technology and are what many people think of when they talk about guitar amps. Valve combos are traditionally nice and loud, with famous models from Vox and Fender giving some full stacks a run for their money in terms of volume! Nowadays, lots of manufacturers produce tube combos with very low power ratings to allow sensible home use. Valves need to be 'cranked' to get the best tones so less power is a good thing in a suburban context!

Solid state amps are usually the kind you find with lots of features such as amp modelling and built-in effects. Since these amps use computer circuit-boards to make the sounds out of samples, they can mimic a variety of famous amplifiers and give you an excellent palette of sounds to play with. Most home practice amps are solid state and all of the major companies make their own range. These ranges include much bigger versions too, for rehearsing and gigging with.

Each type of technology has its benefits and drawbacks. Certain players prefer certain types for different reasons. At guitarguitar, we keep an extensive selection of electric guitar combos in stock in every one of our UK stores from a huge range of major manufacturers and boutique builders. Browse our entire selection of amp heads, cabs and combos online or visit us to try them out for yourself in one of our soundproof booths!

Why Should I Choose a Guitar Combo Amp?

• Practical and easy to transport
• Variety of combos available
• Perfect for home practice or playing on stage
• Made by all of the top brands
• Choices for all styles of music
• Valve, solid state and modelling selections
• Available at a variety of price points