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“Could this be the most impressive tube amp under $700? For simpler needs, we definitely think it’s up there”: Blackstar TV-10 B combo amp review
By Amit Sharma published
The British amp wizards once again succeed in making boutique tones affordable
“From the aesthetics to the feel and the sounds, the Sferata is wholly convincing”: Rivolta Forma Sferata review
By Jonathan Horsley published
Just because Rivolta is Dennis Fano's more affordable brand doesn't mean he keeps his best ideas for Novo...
“Outrageously excellent value”: Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe review
By Chris Gill published
Is it time this electric expanded its cult appeal and became a mainstream blockbuster? Because this is one cool – and affordable – semi
“Gene Simmons used a Grabber for a reason – because they play like nothing else on earth”: Epiphone Grabber Bass review
By Nick Wells published
With its classic looks and budget-friendly price tag, is the revived Grabber still as iconic?
“These guitars make Donner a firm competitor with other major brands in the sub-$500 category”: Donner DST-600 and DST-700 review
By Paul Riario last updated
Donner Music might not be the first brand on everyone's lips when it comes to affordable electrics with impressive specs, but here are two reasons why that might change soon
“Dial in a wide range of tones with minimal effort”: Reverend Billy Corgan Signature Drop Z review
By Chris Gill published
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman's latest signature collab with Reverend is built for drop tunings. Is this the ultimate grunge machine?
“A supreme upgrade of the classic ES-335 design, with exceptionally more versatile tonal options”: Gibson ES Supreme review
By Chris Gill published
The ES-335 gets an upscale makeover with ebony fingerboards, figured maple and an expanded range of sounds, but is it worth the extra outlay? We try one in each color to see what's what
“Luscious high-gain distortion and tight-but-mammoth bottom end”: Peavey Invective .112 combo review
By Chris Gill published
Peavey's Misha Mansoor tube amp collab is reimagined as a 1x12 combo, with an expanded clean channel and all the the gain the 21st-century metal player needs
"Yes, the price is more reflective of the fact this is a signature model with the added 'celebrity tax', but it delivers on all fronts.": Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh DR12MG review
By Simon Arblaster published
A singlecut designed to meet the demands of metal as we know it in 2024, let's see if the Tetrarch guitarist's signature model delivers
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