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Beetronics LARVA Morphing Phaser: it's an orange phaser pedal, but not like any you have seen before as Beetronics decorates this feature-packed stompbox in its honeycomb, bee-inspired style.

“A flexible vintage-flavoured asset for your signal chain”: Beetronics Larva Morphing Phaser review

By Trevor Curwen published

Beetronics’ latest offers a pair of different phaser/vibrato settings with footswitchable morphing between the two

Effects & Pedals
Harley Benton JAMster Guitar: the super-portable practice amp, finished in grey plastic, sits on a distressed wooden floor.

“For the price, it’s pretty much unbeatable”: Harley Benton JAMster Guitar review

By Richard Blenkinsop published

Two channels, bluetooth connectivity, mains and battery powered operation for less than $40!

Combo Amps
Mooer MSC10 Pro

“The perfect first guitar for any style of player”: Mooer MSC10 Pro review

By Richard Blenkinsop published

Mooer enters the world of traditional-style, budget electric guitars making very few compromises

Electric Guitars
Hamstead Soundworks x That Pedal Show Redwing

“Sonically excellent”: Hamstead x That Pedal Show Redwing Analogue Stereo Modulator review

By Trevor Curwen published

A collaboration with That Pedal Show, Hamstead’s Redwing is an all-analogue modulation monster that captures the best of vintage Boss and EHX tones

Effects & Pedals
Tobias Growler IV: the cult-classic bass guitar returns in a natural finish, revealing all the patterns and wood grain

“Esoteric boutique vibe, superb ergonomics and a powerful, unique preamp”: Tobias Growler IV review

By Connor Flys published

The cult-classic Growler bass makes a long-overdue return to the bass market

Bass Guitars
PRS Standard 24 Satin

“Finely tuned instruments”: PRS Standard 24 Satin and S2 Standard 24 Satin review

By Dave Burrluck published

It’s not an official 40th Anniversary model, but the new Standard 24 Satin takes us right back to where this unique story started. It’s also the most affordable Core model that PRS has released for nearly a decade

Electric Guitars
Gibson J-45 Special: the Special series offers the classic acoustics at a more approachable price point, with satin nitro finishes and a slightly slimmed down body depth.

“They have that signature Gibson tone”: Gibson J-45 Special and Hummingbird Special review

By Neville Marten published

USA-made Gibson acoustics for under two grand, with solid timbers, nitro finish and an LR Baggs pickup. Too good to be true?

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster

“Fender has stripped back the price – but has it gone too far paring back the sounds, too?” Fender Standard Acoustasonic Telecaster review

By Rob Laing published

The Acoustasonic finally gets much more affordable for players, and some things have had to give to get there

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul 60s Double Trouble

"A traditionally spec'd, workhorse machine that sounds like a Les Paul should": Gibson Les Paul 60s Double Trouble review

By Pete Emery published

In what seems like a sly reference to some legal battles, Gibson brings a '60s-style Les Paul with vintage appeal

Electric Guitars
LR Baggs AEG-1 electro-acoustic: this bold new design aims to solve the vexatious issue of how to amplify the acoustic guitar.

“The most convincing acoustic tone from an acoustic electric that we’ve yet heard”: LR Baggs AEG-1 review

By Neville Marten published

This cutting-edge electro from LR Baggs has a plywood body frame, torrefied spruce top, rosewood back and studio-quality electrics – and we can’t wait to plug it in…

Acoustic-electric Guitars
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