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"The Quad Cortex has solidified itself as the modeler to beat": Neural DSP Quad Cortex review
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Review update: Including long-term testing and an overview of the latest CorOS 3.3 release

Gretsch Streamliner Jet 1 Pickup
By Matt Owen published
An affordable, uber-cool workhorse guitar that packs a lot of punch despite its streamlined spec sheet

“One of the best-sounding headphone amps for guitar I’ve had my hands on”: Blackstar Beam Solo review
By Matt McCracken published
Blackstar enters a very busy market with their take on the ubiquitous headphone amp for guitar

"If you banish the desire for any real bass thump, there’s a lot of enjoyment to be had in the sounds you can coax out of this thing": Yamaha JR1 acoustic guitar review
By Ross Holder published
Is this pint-sized dread Yamaha's ultimate beginner acoustic? Let's find out

“A tighter, louder and gutsier tone from an already stellar-sounding amp”: Bad Cat Mod Shop Black Cat 30 review
By Martin Smith published
Remixed and refreshed by the late, great amp-guru Mark Sampson, this Black Cat has two more tubes, 10 more watts and a whole new voice

“Reimagined through the lens of a master craftsman”: Bourgeois Slope D Standard T/S review
By David Mead published
The latest in Bourgeois’ Touchstone range has shades of Gibson’s J-45. Will it live up to expectations and carve a legendary niche all its own?

“Once you get the hang of it, this looper has many practical applications and is a fun creative tool”: Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper review
By Trevor Curwen published
Walrus Audio’s new stompbox looper offers a smart option for unlocking your creativity

“Not your typical guitar pedal”: Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal review
By Pete Emery published
Synth sounds for the guitar from a real spinning motor, packaged in a striking, car-themed aesthetic. Can it live up to its looks?

“Could make your pedalboard truly portable with enough power to get you through a gig”: Walrus Audio Canvas Power USB review
By Trevor Curwen published
The latest in Walrus Audio’s Canvas accessory range enables your pedalboard to run from USB power delivery

"If heaps of retro charm and a sound that truly stands on its own are what you’re after, then you’ve just found your new delay pedal”: Strymon Olivera Vintage Oil Can Echo pedal review
By Daryl Robertson published
Strymon proves it's a well-oiled pedal-making machine with yet another knockout delay unit
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