Beetronics Octahive V2 review: a sonically striking octave fuzz with some notable upgrades By Trevor Curwen published 12 October 23 Beetronics presents a vintage octave fuzz with all the modern benefits of convenient switching technology
Fret-King Eclat Custom Paul Rose Signature review: A single-cut with a difference – and we’re not just talking about that dramatic forearm scoop By Dave Burrluck published 3 October 23 Originally designed by Trev Wilkinson, the Eclat single-cut gets a makeover for 2023, and a signature tie-up with Brit guitarist Paul Rose
PJD York Standard review: a new take on the Telecaster that feels alive in your hands and feather-light on your shoulder By Dave Burrluck published 2 October 23 PJD is back doing what it always did: making great guitars. Let’s welcome the York, a celebration of where this story started
Bare Knuckle Triptych review: the most versatile Stratocaster pickup set on the market? By Dave Burrluck published 28 September 23 One of the most talked-about pickups of 2023, Rabea Massaad’s new signature set could be just what you need to cover all bases without losing those quintessential Strat sounds
Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess review – this versatile LP is definitely a looker… but should you Rush out to buy one? By Stuart Williams published 26 September 23 Epiphone unveils its second Alex Lifeson signature model, this time as a Les Paul Custom. However, there’s a Ghost (or not) at the feast…
Walrus Audio Canvas Passive Re-Amp review – re-amping made easy By Trevor Curwen published 18 September 23 It’s not a pedal, but the latest from Walrus Audio can still help change the sound of your guitar
Electro-Harmonix Slap-Back Echo review – a delay, boost and tonal thickener in one By Trevor Curwen published 16 September 23 Electro-Harmonix resurrects a rare pedal from 1978 and puts it into a modern, ’board-friendly format for what could be the stompbox sleeper hit of the year – and not just for rockabilly
Epiphone 150th Anniversary Zephyr Deluxe Regent, Sheraton, Crestwood Custom and Wilshire review – original guitar designs that hold their own against Gibson By Neville Marten published 12 September 23 A century and a half after the seeds of Epiphone were sown, we’re looking at four milestone reissues from the company’s heyday. And, best of all, they won’t break the bank
Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb, Del-Verb Ambience Companion and Max Preamp/Dual Compressor review – downsized pedals, era-defining sounds By Trevor Curwen published 11 September 23 The UAFX range expands with a Space Echo emulation, reverb and Echoplex-style delay in one pedal, and an all‑encompassing compressor
Marshall Studio JTM ST20H review – one of the most important amps in rock and blues gets a modern-day reboot By Nick Guppy published 6 September 23 The classic JTM45 finally comes to the lower-watt Studio series – and it’s one of the finest Marshall amps in years
DigiTech Trio+ review By Matt McCracken published 29 August 23 With this band in a box, who needs a bassist and a drummer anyway?
Emprize Harrier review – the British-built combo that combines two coveted vintage Fender voices… with spectacular results By Nick Guppy published 25 August 23 Emprize combines two sought-after tweed combos, authentically capturing brown-panel lead tones and black‑panel rhythm sounds in one amp
PRS Modern Eagle V review – 17 pickup options and a jaw-dropping guitar build that’s impossible to fault By Dave Burrluck published 24 August 23 While PRS has been making its mark on the bolt-on market, we finally get a new Core model, the shape-shifting modern Eagle V. But is it really new?
Bourgeois Touchstone Vintage TS OM and TS D review – all the mojo of the golden pre-war era of acoustics with a few modern twists By David Mead published 23 August 23 With tops made in Maine, USA, and bodies constructed in China by Eastman, these guitars provide access to a revered builder’s brand at a fraction of the cost
Origin Effects DCX Boost review – a pedal that simply improves your tone just by being active By Trevor Curwen published 18 August 23 This classy tone-shaping boost and drive from Origin Effects is based on a vintage valve-powered preamp
Vox MV50-BM Brian May Limited Edition Set review: a tiny 50W Nutube head fit for Queen By Nick Guppy published 3 August 23 A signature version of Vox’s unique Nutube micro head that’s instant Queen at Wembley – and nearly as loud
Orange Box review By Matt McCracken published 29 July 23 The legendary British amp maker takes a detour into the saturated product space of Bluetooth speakers. How does it measure up to the competition?
Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen review By Trevor Curwen published 28 July 23 The pedal that Electro-Harmonix could have made in the 1970s (but didn’t) is now here with some help from JHS Pedals
Fender Gold Foil Telecaster review By Dave Burrluck published 26 July 23 When is a Telecaster not a Telecaster? When it comes with a pair of mini-humbuckers, a mahogany body and ebony fingerboard like this one…
Beetronics Seabee Harmochorus review By Trevor Curwen published 24 July 23 £399 $349 Has Beetronics invented a new sub-genre in effects pedals with this endlessly creative pitch-shifting chorus?