AudioFu Chart · November 2026
Best Modelling Guitar Combos 2026
The top pick is Yamaha THR10II 20-Watt 2x3" Stereo Digital Modeling Guitar Combo ($367). Positive Grid Spark MINI Portable Digital Modeling Guitar Practice Amp gives you the most for the money at $200. Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb 2-Channel 85-Watt 2x12" Digital Guitar… leads the high end. Ranked by the AudioFu Index from 97 models across 17 brands, prices checked every night.
Last updated: November 8, 2026
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Yamaha THR10II 20-Watt 2x3" Stereo Digital Modeling Guitar Combo
THR10II · Yamaha
46 for sale on Reverb7 finishes at Thomann
- Weight3 kg
If you want one compact combo that offers many amp sounds, this one is worth a look. You get five memory spaces, six built-in effects, and Bluetooth and USB for connecting your devices. It suits a guitar player who wants a practice or home amp with lots of sound choices in one box.
Pros
- Modeling combo with realistic tube amp sounds and a realistic playing feel
- Three amp modes per amp type: modern, boutique and classic
- Six built-in effects: chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, delay and reverb
Cons
- Only one channel, so it has a single amp path to work with
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$367 now$367€329 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Boss Katana-Air 30-Watt 2x3" Wireless Guitar Combo
Katana Air EX · Boss
69 for sale on Reverb2 finishes at Thomann
- Weight7.6 kg
The Katana Air EX is a seriously clever little amp. The wireless guitar connectivity is a game-changer for practice and small gigs, and the BOSS Tone Studio app makes tweaking sounds a breeze. It's perfect for bedroom players, gigging musicians needing a backup, or anyone wanting a versatile, portable practice solution.
Pros
- Wireless functionality genuinely works, low latency a huge plus.
- Five Katana amp voicings deliver surprisingly diverse tonal palettes.
- BOSS Tone Studio app unlocks deep customization and visual feedback.
Cons
- 5” speakers limit low-end response, especially at higher volumes.
- Build quality feels a little plasticky for the price point.
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Index↓ 8.7%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$512 · Aug 17$468 now$468€419 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Positive Grid Spark MINI Portable Digital Modeling Guitar Practice Amp
Spark Mini BK · Positive Grid
23 for sale on Reverb3 finishes at Thomann
- Weight1.5 kg
This is a small combo with an internal battery that lasts up to 8 hours, so you can play almost anywhere. It works with electric guitar, acoustic guitar and bass, and the Spark App gives you Smart Jam backing tracks, Auto Chords for YouTube videos and a large library of sounds. It suits you if you want a compact amp for practice and want to explore lots of tones.
Pros
- Internal battery gives up to 8 hours of playing time
- Rechargeable through a USB-C connector
- Works with electric guitar, acoustic guitar and electric bass
Cons
- Only one channel, so you cannot switch between separate channel sounds
- Ten watts of power, so it is best suited to practice and small spaces
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Index↓ 10.1%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$222 · Aug 17$200 now$200€179 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Mustang GTX50 50-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar Combo
Mustang GTX50 · Fender
71 for sale on Reverb2 finishes at Thomann
- Weight8.8 kg
If you want one amp that covers many sounds, this one is worth a look. You get 40 amp models and stompbox, delay, reverb and modulation effects, all in one 50 watt combo with a 12 inch Celestion speaker. It suits players who want lots of tones in one box without buying a pile of pedals.
Pros
- Built around a 12 inch Celestion G12P-80 speaker for real amp volume
- Offers 40 amp models plus stompbox, delay, reverb and modulation effects
- Has an effect path send and return jack for adding outboard pedals
Cons
- Single channel, so you cannot switch between separate clean and drive sounds
- Weighs 8.8 kg and measures 489 x 229 x 432 mm, so it is not very portable
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$501 now$501€449 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 50-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar Combo
Katana 50 Gen 3 · Boss
97 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight11.6 kg
If you want one amp that covers many sounds, this one is worth a look. You get six amp types, five effect sections and four memory spots to save your favorite settings. The Power Control knob lets you get a cranked-amp feel even at low volume, which helps if you play at home or in small spaces.
Pros
- Six amp types plus additional voicing, including the new Pushed-Type
- Five independently controllable effect sections for shaping your tone
- Four memory locations to save individual sounds
Cons
- Optional Bluetooth adapter is needed for wireless audio streaming, and it is sold separately
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$334 now$334€299 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 50-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar Combo
Katana 50 EX Gen 3 · Boss
97 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight11.7 kg
If you want one amp that covers many sounds, this one gives you six amp types, built-in BOSS effects and four memory spots to save your favorites. It suits you if you like to dial in sounds on the amp itself or from your computer or phone with the Boss Tone Studio app. You can also record straight in through USB or Line out, which makes it handy for home recording.
Pros
- Six amp types plus additional voicing, including the new Pushed-Type
- Five independently controllable effect sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay and Reverb
- Four memory locations to save your own individual sounds
Cons
- Bluetooth adapter is an optional expansion, not included, for wireless audio or app control
- Weighs 11.7 kg, so it is heavy to carry to gigs
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$400 now$400€358 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb 2-Channel 85-Watt 2x12" Digital Guitar…
Tone Master Twin Reverb · Fender
92 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight15.8 kg
You get a digital combo amp with two channels, Normal and Vibrato, and two 12-inch Jensen speakers. It has a reverb control, an XLR line output, and a USB port for firmware updates, so it suits you if you want an amp with plenty of control options. It is a heavy, large unit, so it fits best in a fixed spot like a home or studio setup rather than something you carry around often.
Pros
- Two channels, Normal and Vibrato, each with its own controls
- Two 12-inch Jensen N-12K neodymium speakers
- Five attenuation settings plus a full power output selector
Cons
- Weighs 15.8 kg and measures 51.4 x 26.3 x 66.4 cm, so it is not easy to carry
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$1,473 now$1,473€1,319 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb 2-Channel 85-Watt 2x12" Digital Guitar…
Tone Master Twin Reverb Blonde · Fender
92 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight15.8 kg
This is a digital combo amp with two channels and two 12-inch Celestion NEO Creamback speakers. If you want a modelling amp with reverb and vibrato, plus an XLR line out with speaker simulation, you will likely find it a good fit.
Pros
- Two channels, with a Normal channel and a Vibrato channel
- Two 12-inch Celestion NEO Creamback speakers
- Impulse Response and an XLR line out with speaker simulation
Cons
- Weighs 15.8 kg and measures 51.41 x 26.3 x 66.4 cm, so it is not very portable
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$1,506 now$1,506€1,349 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Boss Katana-100 Gen 3 100-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar Combo
Katana 100 Gen 3 · Boss
75 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight14.8 kg
If you want one amp that covers many sounds, the Katana 100 Gen 3 is worth a look. It has four channels, six amp types, and built-in delay, reverb and modulation effects, all set with front panel controls. It suits guitar players who want one amp for practice and recording, since it has a stereo headphone output and USB-C.
Pros
- Four channels let you switch between clean and driven sounds quickly
- Six amp types plus additional voicing options give you a wide range of tones
- Built-in delay, reverb and modulation effects, plus an effect loop with Send and Return
Cons
- Single 12-inch speaker, so it is not a stereo speaker setup
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IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$468 now$468€419 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Mustang LTX50 50-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar Combo
Mustang LTX50 · Fender
53 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Weight9.7 kg
If you want one amp that does a lot, this Fender Mustang LTX50 is worth a look. You get 25 amp models and 25 effect models, a 12-inch Celestion speaker, and 50 watts of power. It suits you if you want many sounds in one box, but at 9.7 kg it is better kept in one spot than moved around often.
Pros
- Includes a 12-inch Celestion G12P-80 speaker
- Offers 25 amp models and 25 effect models in one unit
- Has Bluetooth, USB-C, an XLR line out and a stereo FX loop
Cons
- Weighs 9.7 kg, so it is not easy to carry around
- Has only one channel, so you cannot switch between two sounds at once
All 97 modelling guitar combos
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Fender Mustang GTX100 100-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboMustang GTX100 · Fender73Stable$658€589$658€589Check ↗
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Positive Grid Spark GO Wireless Digital Modeling Guitar Practice AmpSpark Go PW · Positive Grid · 2 finishes70Stable$111€99$111€99Check ↗
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Fender Mustang LTX100 100-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboMustang LTX100 · Fender70Stable$468€419$468€419Check ↗
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Marshall Code 25 25-Watt 1x10" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboCode 25 · Marshall · 2 finishes68Stable$211€189$211€189Check ↗
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Blackstar ID:X 50 50-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboID:X 50 · Blackstar67↓ 2.4%$315€282$315€282Check ↗
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Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 100-Watt 2x12" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboKatana 100/212 Gen 3 · Boss67Stable$564€505$564€505Check ↗
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Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 100-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboKatana Artist Gen 3 · Boss67Stable$780€699$780€699Check ↗
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Vox Mini GO 3 3-Watt 1x5" Compact Digital Modeling Guitar ComboMini Go 3 · Vox66↓ 2.2%$195€175$195€175Check ↗
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Mooer F15i Li Modeling Guitar SWMooer · 3 finishes65↓ 25.2%$133€119$133€119Check ↗
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Vox Mini GO 10 10-Watt 1x6.5" Compact Digital Modeling Guitar ComboMini Go 10 · Vox65Stable$218€195$218€195Check ↗
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Line6 Spider V 30 MkIILine665Stable$245€219$245€219Check ↗
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EVH 5150 III Hypersonic 6L6 3-Channel 50-Watt 1x12" Guitar Combo5150 Hypersonic 1x12 6L6 Combo · EVH65↓ 1.7%$1,448€1,297$1,448€1,297Check ↗
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EVH 5150 III Hypersonic 6L6 3-Channel 50-Watt 1x12" Guitar Combo5150 Hypersonic 1x12 6L6 BK · EVH65↓ 1.7%$1,448€1,297$1,448€1,297Check ↗
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Mooer F40i Model. Guitar Combo IGMooer · 6 finishes63Stable$222€199$222€199Check ↗
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Marshall Code CODE50 50-Watt 1x12" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboCode 50 · Marshall63Stable$300€269$300€269Check ↗
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EVH 5150 III Hypersonic 6L6 3-Channel 50-Watt 2x12" Guitar Combo5150 Hypersonic 2x12 6L6 BK · EVH63Stable$1,841€1,649$1,841€1,649Check ↗
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Fender Mustang LT25 25-Watt 1x8" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboMustang LT25 · Fender · 2 finishes62↑ 6.3%$207€185$207€185Check ↗
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Mooer Hornet 15i Modeling Amp WhiteMooer · 2 finishes61↓ 13.5%$86€77$86€77Check ↗
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Vox VX15 GT 15-Watt 1x6.5" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboVX15GT · Vox61Stable$166€149$166€149Check ↗
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Line6 Catalyst CX 60Line661Stable$300€269$300€269Check ↗
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Line6 Catalyst CX 100Line661Stable$367€329$367€329Check ↗
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Yamaha THR30IIW CreamYamaha · 5 finishes60Stable$524€469$524€469Check ↗
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Mooer SD10i Modeling Guitar Combo RMooer · 3 finishes59↓ 2.9%$151€135$151€135Check ↗
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Positive Grid Reactor 50Positive Grid59↓ 22.9%$300€269$300€269Check ↗
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Positive Grid Reactor 100Positive Grid58↓ 15.6%$423€379$423€379Check ↗
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Positive Grid Spark 40 PWPositive Grid · 2 finishes57↓ 4.0%$267€239$267€239Check ↗
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Fender Mustang LT40S 40-Watt 2x4" Stereo Desktop Modeling Guitar ComboMustang LT40S · Fender56Stable$245€219$245€219Check ↗
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Mooer Hornet Modeling/BT Combo WHMooer · 2 finishes55Stable$99€89$99€89Check ↗
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Mooer Hornet 15W LI Modeling Amp WHMooer · 2 finishes55Stable$144€129$144€129Check ↗
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Mooer Hornet 30i Modeling Amp BlackMooer · 2 finishes55Stable$144€129$144€129Check ↗
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NuX Mighty 40 MKII 40-Watt 1x10" Digital Modeling Guitar ComboMighty 40 MKII · Nux54↓ 7.0%$238€213$238€213Check ↗
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Nux Mighty 60 MKIINux54↓ 26.0%$239€214$239€214Check ↗
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Vox Mini GO 50 50-Watt 1x8" Compact Digital Modeling Guitar ComboMini Go 50 · Vox54↓ 1.2%$275€246$275€246Check ↗
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Mooer SD30i Modeling Guitar ComboMooer52↓ 2.7%$205€184$205€184Check ↗
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Mooer Hornet 05i Modeling Amp PurpleMooer51Stable$111€99$111€99Check ↗
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Mooer Hornet White 30W Modeling AmpMooer51Stable$122€109$122€109Check ↗
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Mooer Hornet Black 30W Modeling AmpMooer51Stable$122€109$122€109Check ↗
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Harley Benton DNAFx AmP20Harley Benton · 2 finishes51Stable$133€119$133€119Check ↗
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Yamaha THR5 V2Yamaha · 2 finishes51↑ 5.9%$222€199$222€199Check ↗
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Line6 Spider V 20 MkIILine650Stable$166€149$166€149Check ↗
Modelling Guitar Combos by the numbers
Measured across all 134 models we track, not a sample.
Median $289 — half of all modelling guitar combos here cost less.
median of 111 models · 0.56 kg–17.2 kg
How to choose the best modelling guitar combos
Modelling Engine Quality
This is the big one. Does the amp modelling sound authentic? Does it have that responsiveness to your pick attack and volume knob? Some engines nail the 'fat midrange honk' of a Plexi, others sound sterile and processed. Listen closely for that natural compression and dynamic response.
Speaker Quality & Size
A fantastic modelling engine is wasted with a cheap, small speaker. A 10" speaker will sound tighter and more focused, while a 12" will offer more low-end thump and a fuller sound. Listen for clarity and articulation - does it muddy up when you get into heavier tones?
Effects & Impulse Responses (IRs)
Most modelling combos have built-in effects. Are they usable? Are they just cheesy chorus and reverb, or do they offer some genuinely useful delays, modulations, and even amp sims? The quality of the included impulse responses (for speaker cab simulation) makes a HUGE difference in realism.
Connectivity & Features
Think about your workflow. Do you need a line out for recording? USB connectivity for direct interface? Bluetooth for backing tracks? Cab simulation options? Footswitch inputs for quick tone changes on stage? Consider how this combo fits into your overall setup.
Power & Headroom
A little combo can sound great at bedroom levels, but what happens when you're playing with a drummer? Does it start to breakup harshly and lose definition? Consider the wattage and whether it's realistically loud enough for your needs - and if it can handle the dynamic range without sounding thin.
Buying guide
Alright, so you're looking at a modelling combo. Smart move - they've come a long way from the fizzy, lifeless boxes of yesteryear. These aren't just about getting a passable Fender Twin or Marshall Plexi; they're about having a whole rig in one package, from pristine cleans to searing high-gain tones, often with a bunch of effects built in. But navigating the options can be overwhelming, so let's break down what you really need to consider before dropping your hard-earned cash.
Modelling combos are a great value, but remember there are trade-offs. Cheaper models often cut corners on the speaker and modelling engine, resulting in a less convincing experience. Don't be swayed by a huge list of amp models - fewer, better models are often preferable.
Spend a little more for a combo with a decent speaker and a modelling engine that truly captures the nuances of classic amps.
How the AudioFu Index works
Five measured signals and nothing else — no stars from strangers, no “tested by experts” we didn’t do. The weights are fixed and public. We don’t play these instruments; we measure the market around them.
This chart covers 134 modelling guitar combos from the Thomann catalogue. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.
AudioFu earns a commission when you buy through our Thomann links. It never changes the order — the index does.
- Demand40%
How many of this exact model are for sale on Reverb right now — what musicians actually buy and resell.
- Lineup20%
How many finishes Thomann stocks — makers expand the models that sell.
- Price15%
Where the price has moved since we started tracking in August.
- Specs15%
How completely the maker documents it.
- Maker10%
How deep the brand’s range is in this category.
Questions
Are modelling amps 'real' amps?
That's a loaded question. They're not recreating a circuit with tubes or transistors, but the best modelling engines are meticulously recreating the sound and behavior of those circuits, including how they respond to your playing. It's about the end result, not the method.
Can I record directly into my DAW with a modelling combo?
Most modern modelling combos offer USB connectivity for direct recording, which is a huge convenience. However, the built-in cab sims often sound a little 'processed,' so you might want to experiment with third-party IRs for a more natural tone.
What's the difference between wattage and power?
Wattage is a measure of power, but it doesn't always translate to loudness. A modelling combo's wattage is often a 'perceived' wattage - it might sound like a 20-watt tube amp, but it's digitally emulated. Headroom is more important - how much clean signal you have before it starts to breakup.
Are modelling amps good for live performance?
Absolutely. The convenience of having multiple amp tones and effects at your fingertips is a massive advantage. Just be mindful of latency if you're using digital effects and make sure your combo has a decent master volume for stage use.
Do I need a footswitch?
If you plan on switching between multiple amp models or effects on the fly, a footswitch is essential. Many combos come with basic footswitches, but you might want to invest in a more versatile MIDI-programmable footswitch for maximum control.
