Reviews

“Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review

By Stuart Williams published 9 February 26

A cult-classic Gibson bass gets a ressurection courtesy of Epiphone and Green Day's Mike Dirnt

“If a guitar looks like a dread, then it’s going to sound like one, too. But not here”: JWJ Chorale Select review

By David Mead published 7 February 26

This latest acoustic from JWJ aims to provide a better blend between a singer’s voice and the guitar, all via cunning lutherie

“An outline that’s both striking and original with an almost bygone vibe”: West Valley Indiana review

By Dave Burrluck published 6 February 26

A new name on the UK’s vibrant guitar-making scene, West Valley comes to market with a vision inspired by the golden era of guitar design

“At long last, a DAW puts the guitar at the very heart of its operations”: Fender Studio Pro 8 review

By Phil Weller published 5 February 26

PreSonus' Studio One DAW has been rebranded and bestowed with a revised workflow, impressive AI features, and amp sims. Is this the DAW every guitarist has been waiting for?

“An incredibly powerful, immensely versatile pedal that crams gold-standard modeler experiences and sounds into the smallest form factor possible”: Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini review

By Matt Owen published 4 February 26

Neural DSP's third hardware launch is the one everyone has been waiting for. But what does a stripped back control layout mean for the overall playing experience?

“Runs the gamut from boost through to fuzz-flavoured distortion”: Dinosaural Hypoid Drive review

By Trevor Curwen published 3 February 26

Dan Coggins makes the drive section of his award-winning Cogmeister powerhouse available as a pedal of its own

"Fractal's renowned amp modeling at a lower entry price": Fractal AM4 review

By Pete Emery published 2 February 26

Roadtesting Fractal's renowned amp modeling at a price that could make a serious splash in the compact modeler market

"Gives you more features than the comparable Boss and Line 6 units": HeadRush Flex Prime review

By Matt McCracken last updated 2 February 26

Review update with audio demos to include 5.0 Firmware - "Overall, it’s a brilliant update"

Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cut and Les Paul Special Double Cut review

By Dave Burrluck published 2 February 26

Hot on the heels of the Les Paul Custom ’70s, two more blasts from the past rejoin Gibson’s USA line-up. The DCs are back!

“Martin’s mahogany guitars have always punched above their weight – this punches harder still”: Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell review

By Jamie Dickson published 29 January 26

Characterful Americana workhorse at a sensible price – with a vibey artist tie-in