Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 review By Jonathan Horsley published 8 June 23 The Slipknot riffer returns to the original hotrod shop for a Superstrat that's built to handle all manner of high-gain rough and tumble
Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline and 1975 Telecaster Deluxe review By Neville Marten published 7 June 23 Time has mellowed the wrath of the detractors and reinforced the joy of the believers in a range that divided opinion when first released in the early ’70s – and now it’s back with authentic CuNiFe humbuckers
Boss RC-500 review By Chris Corfield published 7 June 23 A solid, straightforward looper with a few neat tricks
Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Head review By Chris Gill published 6 June 23 The latest evolution of Mesa's flagship head might just be Randall Smith's finest hour, and one of the best amps on the market right now
Boss RC-1 Loop Station review By Richard Blenkinsop published 6 June 23 One of the simplest and most reliable looper pedals on the market right now
Gibson Kirk Hammett ‘Greeny’ Les Paul Standard review By Dave Burrluck published 5 June 23 Following a pair of five-figure Custom versions, here’s the everyman Greeny. But is it a valid introduction or simply a slightly pimped version of an existing Les Paul?
Taylor 412ce and 417e review By Neville Marten published 2 June 23 Taylor revamps its ‘workhorse’ rosewood and spruce 400 Series with sunburst tops and new inlays – then there’s the innovative V-Class bracing, not to mention the ES2 electronics. A match made in heaven?
Ampeg SGT-DI review By Nick Wells published 2 June 23 With tube amp emulation and a built-in cab simulator, has Ampeg developed the perfect all-in-one pedal rig for bass players?
Furch Violet Master's Choice, Yellow Deluxe and Red Deluxe review By David Mead published 31 May 23 Three Grand Auditorium models from the Czech Republic manufacturer’s catalog, with price points varying from entry level to top end. What’s the difference? Let’s find out…
Paoletti 112 Loft Series 2P90 review By Dave Burrluck published 29 May 23 Let Paoletti transport you to the rolling hills, history and culture of Tuscany with a direct link to a classic wine or two. Oh, and the company makes rather fine guitars! Time for a taste…
Origin Effects M-EQ Driver review By Trevor Curwen published 26 May 23 Origin Effects builds on the sonic signature of a 1950s EQ unit, offering a flexible new take on drive pedals
Danelectro Blackout ’59M NOS+ review By Dave Burrluck published 24 May 23 Danelectro’s most famous guitar recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary and now gets a stage-aimed refresh for 2023
Cort G300 Glam and G300 Raw review By Dave Burrluck published 22 May 23 Cor-Tek might make a colossal number of guitars for other people, but its own brand, Cort, is gaining traction with sharply priced and very well-spec’d guitars such as this new G300 duo
TWA SH9 Scott Henderson Signature Distortion review By Paul Riario published 19 May 23 This co-creation between the jazz/blues fusion virtuoso and Tube Screamer designer Susumu Tamura is up there with the great distortion pedals of our time
Maybury Cholla review By Dave Burrluck published 16 May 23 Most of us are happy with off-the-shelf guitar designs, but there’s nothing quite like ordering up your own custom-made guitar. We asked Maybury Guitars to build us one, and this is what we received
Harley Benton Twoface review By Alex Lynham published 15 May 23 Meet the no-nonsense, one-stop blues box that partners TS-style drive with tremolo for a measly 85 bucks
PRS Sonzera 20 Combo review By Paul Riario published 12 May 23 Reworked, redesigned, reinvigorated, PRS's versatile combo returns – and it's a bona-fide 20-watt powerhouse of tone
Takamine GD34CE BLK review By David Mead published 11 May 23 Based on the Takamine used by Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, the GD34CE has all of its stablemates' classic good looks on a budget. But how does it sound?
Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium review By Trevor Curwen published 9 May 23 Dumble and Klon-inspired tones united in one awe-inspiring overdrive pedal
Walrus Audio Melee review By Trevor Curwen published 8 May 23 Ambient distortion or distorted ambience? It’s all here in a single box and controlled with a wiggle stick!
