“Out of the box, there’s something to suit any genre”: Kemper Profiler Player review

By Nick Guppy last updated 9 April 26

With the pedalboard user in mind, Kemper has downsized for its compact new Profiler Player

"An enlightening instrument that will force you to think about new ways to play the guitar – but it won't be for everyone": Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-string review

By Matt Owen published 8 April 26

Jacob Collier has become a modern day guitar hero, and his unorthodox five-string guitars have helped him carve out a new path for guitar playing

“Is it worth the higher price tag? For some, it won’t matter, but for others, it is something to weigh on heavily”: Act Entertainment Sterling Vermin RAT Distortion Pedal review

By Paul Riario published 6 April 26

The Sterling Vermin impressively presents itself as an evolved and cultivated RAT pedal dressed in shining armor

“It can get loud enough to annoy my partner, which is good enough for home use”: Laney Prism-Mini review

By Matt McCracken published 2 April 26

This mini practice amp doesn't tether you to your smartphone, but there are some growing pains

"I need to be honest about how well this pedal holds up for down-tuning against the newer competition it faces": DigiTech Drop Limited Black Edition review

By Rob Laing published 31 March 26

The Polyphonic Drop Tune pedal first landed in 2014, and now a limited run in a new finish gives us a good opportunity to check where it stands today

“A high-octane character that’s occasionally stubborn, but it stands out from the crowd”: Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster review

By Matt McCracken published 30 March 26

The Telecaster’s “asshole cousin” trades traditional twang for a boutique growl that looks as sharp as it sounds

“It really has everything going for it”: Faith PJE Legacy FG4 Earth review

By David Mead published 28 March 26

Patrick James Eggle’s take on the OM body shape is built by Faith’s facility in Indonesia and based around PJE’s Linville model from his acoustic-building days. But does it rock our world?

“It’s the same, loud, high headroom amp but with a more open-sounding clean tone that boasts a little extra life”: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary review

By Pete Emery published 27 March 26

Fender celebrates 30 years of the ubiquitous Hot Rod Deluxe with an Anniversary edition that boasts a speaker change and a classy aesthetic

EarthQuaker Devices Towers review

By Matt Owen published 27 March 26

The latest entry into EarthQuaker Device's range of revolutionary ambience machines will make you rethink your relationship with reverb

“The best Big Muff there’s ever been for bass”: Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi 2 review

By Connor Flys published 26 March 26

A long-lost EHX Big Muff variant, made real – and now made for bassists to enjoy too.