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Guitar World Verdict
The TV-10 B is both loud and proud while also being compact and classy. The direct out could be better, but what it truly excels at is simplicity – breathtaking sounds with just four knobs. For many of us, that’s all you can ask for.
Pros
+Beautiful sounds and very easy to use.
+Unbeatable in terms of value for money.
+Very classy aesthetics.
Cons
-Emulated out is a little sterile.
-No three-band EQ.
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Ratings scorecardTestResultsScoreBuild qualityClassy, grown-up aesthetic.★★★★☆UsabilitySuper-simple, plug in and play amp.★★★★★SoundsInspiring tube sounds with low noise, but disappointing emulated output.★★★★☆OverallAffordable boutique tones in a stylish 1×12 combo.★★★★1/2
Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage Combo
$1,499/£799/€1,139
The Marshall Studio series reimagines their most legendary circuits in 20-watt forms with some truly stunning results, such as this take on the original Plexi.
$1,299/£699
If you don’t need as much power, this single-ended Class A combo from Laney will give you no shortage of mesmerising clean and crunch tones.
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Amit has been writing for titles like Total Guitar, MusicRadar and Guitar World for over a decade and counts Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan and Jeff Beck among his primary influences as a guitar player. He’s worked for magazines like Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, Prog, Record Collector, Planet Rock, Rhythm and Bass Player, as well as newspapers like Metro and The Independent, interviewing everyone from Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy to Slash and Jimmy Page, and once even traded solos with a member of Slayer on a track released internationally. As a session guitarist, he’s played alongside members of Judas Priest and Uriah Heep in London ensemble Metalworks, as well as handled lead guitars for legends like Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols, The Faces) and Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, G3).
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