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"It’s fair to say that the design of this model will divide people, but what isn’t up for debate is this Strat’s build quality": Squier Limited Edition Hello Kitty Stratocaster review
By Daryl Robertson published
The cat is out of the bag – Squier’s famous feline-themed Strat is back and better than ever… but it's also pricier
“A handsome, versatile instrument that deserves a second chance”: Gibson Victory Figured Top review
By Dave Burrluck published
It hardly set the world alight on its first release, but tasteful upgrades may yet see the new Victory models receive the recognition they deserve
“Garage and lo-fi pedal junkies are going to flip”: Anasounds La Grotte Analog Spring Reverb review
By Paul Riario published
Jack White's maverick collaboration puts real mechanical spring reverb on your pedalboard and pairs it with a tone-sweetening preamp
A tribute to a Eddie Van Halen’s fire-breathing Peavey 5150: Universal Audio UAFX Anti 1992 High Gain Amp pedal review
By Chris Gill published
Universal Audio expands its superlative UAFX amp modelling pedal lineup with a high-gain tribute to a Eddie Van Halen’s fire-breathing Peavey 5150
Jackson Pro Plus XT Soloist SLAT HT6 Baritone review
By Matt McCracken published
We get low with this fast-playing, all‑black modern metal machine
"The articulation is sensational even with the overdrive knob cranked, and every note rings true no matter what you’re playing”: Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic ‘82 Overdrive Special pedal review
By Matt McCracken published
Has UA committed heresy with its digitization of the holy grail of guitar tone? We find out…
"This is an unusual pedal": Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay review
By Alex Lynham published
Somehow Boss has condensed an iconic '80s rack unit down to a compact pedal – has something got to give?
“Gretsch’s most exciting release of the year. A genuine joy to play”: Gretsch Electromatic Jack Antonoff Signature "Princess Antonoff" CVT review
By Matt Owen published
Gretsch's collaboration with the Bleachers mainman and Taylor Swift collaborator is a versatile surprise
“A slightly different and very usable character”: Radioshop Telecaster Wiring Mod review
By Dave Burrluck published
‘Modern’ Telecaster wiring, as it is so often called, is now 57 years old. But Radioshop Pickups has come up with a new spin, and we are very much here for it
“This is the most appealing combination of sounds I’ve heard on an Acoustasonic Player model to date – but there are still caveats”: Fender FINNEAS Acoustasonic Player Telecaster review
By Rob Laing published
The first Acoustasonic signature model debuts onboard chorus and a new combination of sounds with it – but can it win new guitarists to Fender's hybrid guitar?
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