BluGuitar

23/09/2026

Meet us at GuitarSummit 🎸

21/09/2026

Academy of Tone 329 – Double Release at Guitar Summit!

Guitar Summit is almost here — and this year we’re bringing TWO major BluGuitar releases to Mannheim!

Alongside the long-awaited AMPX, Thomas gives you a first detailed look at the brand-new AMERICANA CAB — including its sound, design and the ideas behind it.

Plus, we’re taking you behind the scenes of AMPX Quality Control to show you how we make sure every unit is ready to meet our standards.

Join us for the final Academy of Tone LIVE from BluGuitar HQ before Guitar Summit on wednesday, 8PM CET:
https://youtu.be/BUzba4mtLC0

📍 Guitar Summit 2026
September 25–27, Mannheim
BluGuitar × Kloppmann – Level 1, Booth 226

Guitar Summit is just around the corner — and this time, we have tw...

19/09/2026

A tribute to the King of the Blues.

In honor of B.B. King’s 101st birthday, Thomas Blug plays the legendary The Thrill Is Gone on his ES-355.

Taken from our latest Academy of Tone, where Thomas gave his guitars some much-needed cleaning and maintenance before Guitar Summit.

Watch the full episode:
https://youtube.com/live/jk9_iw-kwis

14/09/2026

Academy of Tone 328 – My ’61 Strat Needs Some Love!

Guitar Summit is getting closer, so it’s time to get Thomas’ beloved 1961 Stratocaster ready for the show!

After countless gigs, recordings and adventures, the old workhorse needs some cleaning and maintenance. And while Thomas gets to work, we’re turning the episode into an open Q&A!

Guitars, gear, tone, AMPX, AMP1, Guitar Summit — ask Thomas anything!

Guitar Summit 2026 – Mannheim
BluGuitar: Level 1, Booth 226

Live, Wednesday 8PM CET:
https://www.youtube.com/live/jk9_iw-kwis

Only two weeks to go until Guitar Summit — so it’s time to get prep...

07/09/2026

Academy of Tone 327 – Guitar Summit 2026: What Can We Expect?

Guitar Summit 2026 is just around the corner! Thomas Blug is joined by Andreas Kloppmann and Emanuel Knorr for a special preview of Europe’s biggest guitar show.

Find out what BluGuitar & Kloppmann have planned for their shared booth, which artists will join us, what new gear and trends to look out for — and, of course, what to expect from the official AMPX release demos!

Guitar Summit 2026 – Mannheim
BluGuitar × Kloppmann: Level 1, Booth 226

Watch Academy of Tone 327 LIVE, Wednesday 8PM CET:
https://www.youtube.com/live/1p7RWF5vES4

The Guitar Summit 2026 is just around the corner! In this week’s Ac...

05/09/2026

🎸 — AMPX is coming!

After almost 10 years of development, AMPX is finally ready for its official launch at Guitar Summit 2026!

Thomas puts AMPX through its paces with a selection of sounds, effects and some of the latest features ahead of the big release.

Want to hear more and find out everything about the launch, production and preorder rollout?

Watch Academy of Tone 326:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOjxh05VN8

Meet us at Guitar Summit, September 25–27 — Level 1, Booth 226!

GuitarGear

04/09/2026

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31/08/2026

Academy of Tone 326 – AMPX: The Final Countdown

After almost 10 years of development, the wait is almost over: AMPX IS COMING!

Thomas Blug and Julian give you the biggest AMPX update yet — with new features, sounds and effects, the latest production and preorder news, and everything you need to know before the official launch at Guitar Summit 2026.

Plus, find out what comes after launch and why AMPX is designed as a platform that will continue to evolve with new amps, pedals, effects, speaker simulations and features.

📍 Meet us at Guitar Summit 2026
September 25–27 | Level 1, Booth 226

Join our livestream, wednesday 8PM CET:
https://www.youtube.com/live/6eOjxh05VN8

From Almost 10 Years of Development to Guitar Summit 2026, the wait...

30/08/2026

Today is the in-house trade show and musicians‘ flea market at Musikhaus Six & Four in Sulzbach. Thomas Blug is there with AMPX.