The Best Amps & Effects 2025

1. Hartke HA Series HA2500 250 Watt Bass Amp Head Black

With 250 watts of available power, the HA Series HA2500 250 Watt Bass Amp Head will drive your small to mid-sized bass rig with incredible clarity and punch. In addition, the HA2500 offers a number of advanced features, including front panel compression and ten bands of graphic equalization, allowing you to create a broad range of tonal colors. A dedicated in/out button even allows you to preset an equalization curve. Two fully adjustable contour knobs (high pass and low pass) also provide further control for shaping your bass sound. Effects send and return jacks let you connect to professional outboard effects processors and an effect balance knob enables you to adjust the relative amount of send ("dry") versus return ("wet") effect signal being routed to the speaker outputs. Protection relay circuitry also protects connected speakers from dangerous overloading and also prevents "thumps" when powering on or off. The Hartke silver-face chassis adds a clean, stylish aesthetic to any rig and rugged construction makes the HA2500 eminently roadworthy. Plus, with advanced preamp features, this amp is as ideal for studio work as it is for live performances.

Drive your small to mid-sized bass rig with incredible clarity and punch! Selectable passive or active input, tube emulation and solid-state pre-amps HA2500 Bass Amplifier Head

2. Marshall - MS-2 Portable 1-Watt Micro Stack Guitar Amp with Overdrive, Tone, and Volume Controls - Black

The MS-2 is a 1W micro stack that may be small but will deliver the true Marshall tone. Powered either by plugging into mains or by batteries, it’s versatile enough to play on the move or practice in your bedroom. The MS-2 features volume, tone and overdrive controls, and is available in a variety of colours and styles.

3. Marshall - MS-2 Micro Stack Battery-Powered Amp

The Marshall MS-2 Micro Stack guitar combo amp packs full Marshall tone into a tiny case. This mighty micro Marshall has switchable Clean and Overdrive modes. This combo offers Volume and Tone controls in its mini packaging. The Tone control provides full focus of bass to treble. A headphone jack makes it even more flexible.

The MS-2 is a 1W micro stack that may be small but will deliver the true Marshall tone. Powered either by plugging into mains or by batteries, it’s versatile enough to play on the move or practice in your bedroom. The MS-2 features volume, tone and overdrive controls, and is available in a variety of colours and styles.

4. Marshall - MS-4 Micro Stack Battery-Powered Amp

The Marshall MS-4 Micro Stack features 2 speaker cabs with a head, and it stands only 9-3/4" high. Includes fully functioning Gain, Volume, and Tone controls. The Marshall Micro Stack is powered by a 9V battery.

The MS-4 is a 1W micro stack that is the ultimate in micro rock n’ roll. With adjustable gain, tone and volume controls you can deliver that extra distortion anywhere. The MS-4 is battery-powered and can be plugged into a mains power supply, so it’s versatile enough to play on the move or for practice in your bedroom.

5. Marshall - CODE25 Combo Amp

<div>Pre-loaded with 100 presets, the&nbsp;Marshall Amps Code 25 Guitar Combo Amplifier&nbsp;has all you need to find your sound at home. Its 25W mean it’s even powerful enough to start gigging with. Fully programmable via your phone and online, CODE25 is the amp for on the go.</div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Control and Edit</span></div><div>The CODE25 has 14 MST preamps, 4 MST power amps and 8 MST speaker cabinets for you to play and create sounds that suit you.</div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Be Who You Want To Be</span></div><div>Upload and download to the global library of user presets using MyMarshall.</div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Complete Connectivity</span></div><div>Connect via Bluetooth to control CODE and stream music from your iOS or Android device using the Gateway App.</div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Understand Your Code</span></div><div>There are lots of features on the CODE, there are some videos to help you better understand how the CODE can help shape your sound.</div>

Pre-loaded with 100 presets, the CODE25 Combo has all you need to find your sound at home. Its 25W means that it&#8217;s even powerful enough to start gigging with. Fully programmable with your phone and online, CODE25 Combo is the amp for on the go.

6. Marshall - MG10G Combo Amp

Don't be fooled by their simplicity, this series of nine amps delivers a range of classic and modern tones, with all the features you need from a practice amp and so much more. All the amps in this range are fitted with an emulated headphone output to make silent practice easier than ever. Whether you're practicing in a garage or performing on stage, these amps are sure to look great with their gold piping and gold metal finish. Rehearse day and night with the MG10. Simple yet mighty this 10w amp is perfect for band practice or home use. The two channels, clean and overdrive, and the contour control function provide a great way to experiment with your sound. The MG10 can also support jam sessions and silent practice and is impressively loud thanks to the custom 6.5 speaker. Tonal Control The contour control setting is perfect for fine tuning your sound and adjusts the highs and lows in relation to the mids. On The Move This compact amp is a great size not just for home use but also for taking to band practice. There's also an MP3/line in for playing along to your favorite songs.

Rehearse day and night with the MG10G Combo. Simple yet mighty this 10W amp is perfect for band practice or home use. The two channels, clean and overdrive, and the contour control function provide a great way to experiment with your sound.

7. Marshall - MG15GFX Combo Amp

Dont be fooled by their simplicity, this series of nine amps delivers a range of classic and modern tones, with all the features you need from a practice amp and so much more. Whether you’re practicing in a garage or performing on stage, these amps are sure to look great with their gold piping and gold metal finish. A compact 15w amp that packs plenty of power. The 8in speaker delivers a great sound for practice but can also hold its own in front of a small crowd. The MG15FX brings an added punch and lower-end to your sound. The variety of tonal options are sure to compliment any style. Discover Your sound with four channels, clean, crunch, OD1 and OD2, as well as three band EQ, theres a tone out there for everyone. On The Move These amps are the perfect size to bring along to band practice or use at an intimate gig. Wherever you play feel like a rock god using the MP3/line in to play along to your favorite songs and the emulated headphone output for great silent practice. The MG15FX is loaded with a variety of FX including: reverb, chorus, phaser, flanger, delay and octave.

Packed with a variety of digital FX, the MG15FX delivers versatility and numerous tone options. Four channels: clean, crunch, and two overdrive channels, combine with a three-band EQ to bring you greater tonal control.

8. Laney - 15W Combo Guitar Tube Amplifier

This Laney 15W amplifier features 2 EL84 power tubes and 3 12AX7 preamp tubes for powerful sound. Passive bass, mid and treble controls and an FX loop with switchable level and bypass simplify tone customization.