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“Thrilling to play”: Martin GPE Inception Maple review
By Jamie Dickson published
Progressive, powerful lutherie with piano-like clarity

“A very clever original design, albeit one that could have come out of the Gibson factory in the early ’60s”: Ivison Dakota Standard review
By Dave Burrluck published
Used by big names such as Richard Fortus and Audley Freed, and made in the UK, Ivison guitars recall the lost art of the ‘golden era’ but in very original dress

“This Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review
By Martin Smith published
A reactive loadbox with dual-mono 215 watts (per channel), stereo effects loop and expanded connectivity from a market-leading brand? It's gotta be good, right?

“The build and sound quality is all there”: Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst review
By David Mead published
We take a look at the new Builder’s Edition 514ce to examine its upgrades and refinements. A worthy alternative? Let’s take a look

Walrus Audio Canvas Rehearsal review
By Trevor Curwen published
Walrus Audio’s new utility pedal is designed to sit at the end of your pedalboard and deliver silent practice options

“Some purists will find the mix of vintage and Ultra spec sacrilegious”: Fender Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom review
By Rob Laing published
Fender's new high-end range is lightly aged and heavily priced

PRS Special Semi-Hollow, S2 Special Semi-Hollow and SE Special Semi-Hollow review
By Dave Burrluck published
Along with its 40th Anniversary specials, PRS is cranking out the new releases, including three-pickup Special Semi-Hollow models in the S2 and SE line. We compare them with the Core version

Manson Meta MBM-2 review
By Pete Emery published
Produced by Cort, Manson refines the Meta MBM-1 with the updated Meta MBM-2H, perfect for Muse fans or those out for a modern sound
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