Paul Riario

One of the most underrated Stratocaster eras gets its time again – and this new period-correct American Vintage II example proves it’s worth another look

Warmdrive by name, warm drive by nature, this new Dumble-voiced amp-in-a-box is a knockout

The Black Crowes guitarist's signature dreadnought is a time-capsule piece that is steeped in Martin's storied history and pays tribute to Robinson's father – and it is a doozy

Who needs a Floyd Rose when you have a turbo-charged S-style with no limits like this?

The Blues Junior IV is a markedly improved version of this classic grab-and-go guitar amp

The Squier Tele gets all dressed up to celebrate a big year – and shows how far Fender's entry-level brand has come

An old EQD classic returns with switchable clipping options and a gentle reminder that you might not be getting the best out of your guitar amp... Not without this

A compact acoustic electric with onboard smart tech and smartphone user experience, the Blue Lava is a formidable practice and creative tool

This pair of signature hot-rodded S-styles were inspired by the '80s but are 100 per cent relevant today, offering a speedy ride and stunning tones at a sensible price

This limited-run collaboration is a one-dial, set-and-forget beast for lovers of heavy, RAT-style distortion

More robust, more player-friendly and more affordable, this big-bodied electric from the Electromatic series is a born crowd-pleaser

A handwritten manual from Tracii Guns? Well, the CockedZoid is his signature boost/preamp/distortion pedal after all, and it is pretty darn awesome

The groundbreaking delay pedal gets an awe-inspiring revamp for a new generation

Martin's groundbreaking hybrid acoustic electric offers unparalleled playability at Road Series prices

This portable acoustic amp combo has your guitar and vocals covered and it's battery-operated for a take-anywhere performance

A dream machine spec'd up by Guitar Center and the Fender Custom Shop, this HST Strat is a premium electric for all styles and players – so long as your budget will stretch to it

A compact, take-anywhere PA system that could be a godsend for those needing high-fidelity audio for audiences of up to 100 people

Positive Grid and Authentic Hendrix LLC's collaboration puts Hendrix's tones into a digital format for Spark and BIAS FX 2 users, and it's magnificent

Fender scales up two of its pedalboard favorites and presents players with some seriously tweakable stompbox essentials

EHX reimagines the late-'70s “Mike Matthews Dirt Road Special” with this solid-state combo, offering more power and four types of reverb from its Holy Grail Max pedal

A whopping 171 sounds and a compact 200 Series enclosure makes this Boss unit a guitar synth to be reckoned with

Jordan Ziff’s signature overdrive is a TS-style unit with a couple of juicy twists...

With Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Floyd Rose 1000, does this head-turning S-style have the tones and performance to go with that hot Vintage Orange finish?

Like a Fitbit for your beloved acoustic guitar, this clever device from Taylor checks in on on its vital signs to alert you to temperature, humidity and physical impact incidents