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Taylor Builder’s Edition 514ce Kona Burst pictured against a wooden floor and patterned rug.

“The build and sound quality is all there”: Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst review

By David Mead published

We take a look at the new Builder’s Edition 514ce to examine its upgrades and refinements. A worthy alternative? Let’s take a look

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Walrus Audio Canvas Rehearsal: the compact black utility pedal is photographed against a fawn-covered Vox tube amp combo.

Walrus Audio Canvas Rehearsal review

By Trevor Curwen published

Walrus Audio’s new utility pedal is designed to sit at the end of your pedalboard and deliver silent practice options

Effects & Pedals
Fender American Ultra Luxe 60s Telecaster

“Some purists will find the mix of vintage and Ultra spec sacrilegious”: Fender Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Telecaster Custom review

By Rob Laing published

Fender's new high-end range is lightly aged and heavily priced

Electric Guitars
PRS Special Semi-Hollow, S2 Special Semi-Hollow and SE Special Semi-Hollow: the three figured maple-topped siblings are photographed against a grey floor.

PRS Special Semi-Hollow, S2 Special Semi-Hollow and SE Special Semi-Hollow review

By Dave Burrluck published

Along with its 40th Anniversary specials, PRS is cranking out the new releases, including three-pickup Special Semi-Hollow models in the S2 and SE line. We compare them with the Core version

Electric Guitars
Manson Meta MBM-2

Manson Meta MBM-2 review

By Pete Emery published

Produced by Cort, Manson refines the Meta MBM-1 with the updated Meta MBM-2H, perfect for Muse fans or those out for a modern sound

Electric Guitars
Warm Audio Fen-Tone WA-FT ribbon microphone photographed in its hard case with accessories.

“Affordable, professional-quality”: Warm Audio Fen-Tone WA-FT ribbon microphone review

By Chris Gill published

A classic '50s style vintage ribbon mic without the price tag? It's Warm Audio doing Warm Audio things again

Studio & Recording Equipment
Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core: the smash-hit load box has been downsized to make it more portable but retains the look – and much of the functionality – of the original, with its black enclosure, off-white dials. Here it is pictured with amps and pedals.

“The Core preserves much of what made the original Expander such a useful tool”: Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core review

By Connor Flys published

The Boss Tube Amp Expander – can the full quart fit into a pint-size box?

Guitar Gear
Shaftesbury Duo Fuzz Heritage Edition; the vintage reissue of a classic fuzz presents two circuits in the old-school wedge-shaped black enclosure with chickenhead knobs.

“A classic fuzz with two distinct flavors makes a welcome return”: Shaftesbury Duo Fuzz Heritage Edition review

By Trevor Curwen published

Rose-Morris resurrects a long-gone brand in conjunction with ThorpyFX for a reissue of a vintage fuzz pedal

Effects & Pedals
Blackstar ID:X 50

“A Katana killer? The jury’s still out, but one thing’s for sure – this is a great addition to the ID range”: Blackstar ID:X 50 review

By Matt Owen published

Blackstar is gunning for the Katana crown and has launched a new modeling amp that it thinks will be worthy of the title

Combo Amps
Supercool Triniphase pedal

"The strength of the Triniphase is how much it encourages experimentation": Supercool Pedals Triniphase review

By Alex Lynham published

A Supercool Swiss-army phaser arrives - but do the sounds match the looks?

Effects & Pedals
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