“One of the best-sounding USA amplifiers currently available”: Bad Cat Jet Black head review By Nick Guppy published 18 June 24 Bad Cat’s new addition combines its classic signature sound with a unique new high-gain voicing – and the results are remarkable
“The immaculate craft and lutherie is unmatched”: PRS S2 Standard 24 Satin and S2 Vela Satin review By Dave Burrluck published 13 June 24 As PRS’s more affordable USA-made S2 line moves into its second decade, the series gets a revamp with – at last – USA-made pickups and electronics. What took so long?
"It sounds more alive with sweetened highs, richer harmonics in the mid-range, and a tighter, more defined low-end": Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 review By Daryl Robertson published 23 May 24 Boss cuts through the noise with its revamped practice amp
“A refinement of Leo’s original proposition in every respect”: Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster review By Neville Marten published 15 May 24 To celebrate yet another anniversary for Fender’s world-beating 1954 design, the company has thrown everything it knows about building great Strats into the melting pot
“Rich-sounding driven sounds with flexible EQ options”: Walrus Audio Silt Harmonic Fuzz review By Trevor Curwen published 10 May 24 Walrus Audio puts a tube in a fuzz box for all to see, plus a special Harmonic octave mode, and invites you to dig into the Silt
“Sonic dynamite that can cover Hendrix, SRV, Mayer and more”: Victory The Deputy Compact Head review By Nick Guppy published 9 May 24 Victory joins forces with Peter ‘Danish Pete’ Honoré once again to produce a compact signature model loaded with classic sounds
“Strong choices with the advantage of dual modes“: Ross Pedals review By Trevor Curwen published 8 May 24 A long-lost US pedal brand makes a comeback under Josh Scott at JHS Pedals – we take a look at the Phaser, Fuzz, Compressor, Distortion and Chorus
“Light weight, raw resonance, superb playability”: Manson Guitar Works Verona Junior review By Dave Burrluck published 7 May 24 The latest release from Matt Bellamy’s guitar brand is a single-pickup workhorse that comes in two body shapes with uncompromised playability and sound at an aggressive price. Prepare to be impressed
Gordon Smith Grande and Geist review By Dave Burrluck published 4 May 24 In its 50th anniversary year, British production guitar maker Gordon Smith is moving into a new workshop and expanding its already broad range with a brace of new designs
Danelectro Nichols 1966 review By Trevor Curwen published 3 May 24 A pedal designed by a teenager in the Hollywood Hills back in 1966 has been revived for today’s players – and it's as versatile as it is unique
“A shoo-in for any gigging musician”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio review By Dave Burrluck published 1 May 24 Gibson’s long-running Les Paul Studio is the latest to get a Modern makeover. A valid new model or a minor refresh? Let’s find out
“Out of the box, there’s something to suit any genre”: Kemper Profiler Player review By Nick Guppy published 29 April 24 With the pedalboard user in mind, Kemper has downsized for its compact new Profiler Player
“Plenty of great functionality to make your life easier and assuage any fears of signal or battery loss”: Boss WL-50 review By Matt McCracken published 25 April 24 We put Boss’ pedalboard-friendly wireless guitar system to the test, seeing how it holds up to some stiff competition
David Gilmour tones from a boost-drive twofer? Crazy Tube Circuits Hi Power review By Trevor Curwen published 20 April 24 CTC's latest twofer seeks to harness David Gilmour's Wish You Were Here tones in a pedal that pairs a boost with a Hiwatt-inspired drive
“Very much at home with syncopated djent chugs, fast thrashy power chord riffing, and blazingly quick lead work”: Jackson JS22-7 DKA Dinky HT review By Matt McCracken published 17 April 24 Should a beginner choose a 7-string as their first instrument? This extended-range guitar from Jackson looks to make its case
“An excellent fuzz for your ’board”: Beetronics Abelha Tropical Fuzz review By Trevor Curwen published 17 April 24 It’s designed for Brazilian tropicália music, but this fuzzbox from Beetronics could create a buzz in any musical genre
Boss BP-1W Booster/Preamp review By Trevor Curwen published 15 April 24 The BP-1W presents classic Boss preamp circuits in a compact pedal format – and it might just be the secret tone weapon your rig has been waiting for
"Packed full of great sounds and options yet easy to navigate": NUX MG-300 By Matt McCracken published 11 April 24 Could this budget-friendly multi-effects pedal be the perfect match for the beginner guitar player who wants loads of tones on tap?
“Ideal first amps, loaded with features for hours of fun and inspiration”: Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 10, Stereo 20 and Stereo 40 review By Nick Guppy published 8 April 24 Blackstar has introduced a timely update to its award-winning programmable guitar amp range, but how do these combos stack up?
“The amount of functionality Boss has packed into a Compact series pedal is just staggering”: Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet review By Trevor Curwen published 4 April 24 What if you could have your full rig in the size of a Boss Compact Series pedal… and it sounds amazing?
