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"A well-chosen feature set that really elevates it above similarly priced short-scales”: Cort GB-Short Scale Bass review
By Connor Flys published
Cort short? A MarkBass preamp, roasted maple neck and more proves that short-scale basses don't have to mean 'less'

ToneX Plug review
By Phil Weller published
IK Multimedia crams its celebrated amp modelling tech into a portable powerhouse – but does it meet expectations?

“Those who were waiting for Origin to recreate an Ampeg Flip-Top will be delighted – it’s as good as you’d hope”: Origin Effects BASSRIG Fifteen review
By Connor Flys published
Origin Effects has concentrated the revered Ampeg B-15 into a pedal. Has it worked?

"Hits the sweet spot of Fender’s heritage, sound, practicality and price": Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass review
By Stuart Williams published
Fender's new entry-point into US-made instruments finds the sweet spot between old and new

“Irons out some of Gretsch’s historic quirks”: Gretsch Electromatic Jet review
By Dave Burrluck published
With plenty already in the lineup, Gretsch has released a new range of both Electromatic and Streamliner Jets that appear modern-aimed and very affordable. What’s new?

“All the grin-inducing firepower of the full-flight 5150”: EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 Head
By Martin Smith published
The bombastic benchmark of the ‘brown’ sound has been channelled through a single-ended EL34 power section and hybrid preamp, with significant volume and price savings

"The neck really doesn’t feel all that different from my Fender Telecaster": Fender California Standard Monterey E review
By Matt McCracken published
An acoustic-electric for beginners that won't break the bank – or your fingertips

“A great guitar for young children without patronising them”: Gibson x Loog Les Paul Special review
By Adam Gasson published
We asked a dad and his eight-year-old daughter to test out Loog's three-string guitar collaboration with Gibson that's aimed at absolute beginners
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