Reviews

"The build quality is outstanding, and the number of features gives younger and new players plenty to grow into": Boss GX-1 review

By Matt McCracken published 15 January 26

Boss' new entry-level multi-effects delivers pro-level features on a bedroom budget

“There’s more ‘Fender’ to Fiore and more ‘Gibson’ to the SE DGT”: PRS Fiore HH and SE DGT Standard review

By Dave Burrluck published 14 January 26

PRS has ignored its existing signature artists during its 40th Anniversary, but finally we get two new models that illustrate huge diversity, proving PRS does indeed make guitars for us players

“A wide range of everyday fuzz needs from thick and smooth to raspy and raucous”: Electro-Harmonix Bender Royale review

By Trevor Curwen published 13 January 26

Electro-Harmonix revives the classic three-transistor Tone Bender and evolves it for more sonic variety

“You may feel that the whole TransAcoustic thing is a novelty… we’d urge you to put aside your preconceptions”: Yamaha TAS3 C review

By David Mead published 13 January 26

Reading a manual to find out how to connect your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth might deter some traditionalists, but there is treasure to be found for the adventurous

"There really isn't anything else on the market quite like this": Strymon PCH Stereo Active DI Box With Headphone Amp review

By Rob Laing published 12 January 26

Tired of compromising your signal chain and listening experience as an amp pedal user? Strymon might have the solution with its unique DI / headphone amp PCH

"A well-chosen feature set that really elevates it above similarly priced short-scales”: Cort GB-Short Scale Bass review

By Connor Flys published 10 January 26

Cort short? A MarkBass preamp, roasted maple neck and more proves that short-scale basses don't have to mean 'less'

ToneX Plug review

By Phil Weller published 9 January 26

IK Multimedia crams its celebrated amp modelling tech into a portable powerhouse – but does it meet expectations?

“Those who were waiting for Origin to recreate an Ampeg Flip-Top will be delighted – it’s as good as you’d hope”: Origin Effects BASSRIG Fifteen review

By Connor Flys published 7 January 26

Origin Effects has concentrated the revered Ampeg B-15 into a pedal. Has it worked?

"Hits the sweet spot of Fender’s heritage, sound, practicality and price": Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass review

By Stuart Williams published 6 January 26

Fender's new entry-point into US-made instruments finds the sweet spot between old and new

“Irons out some of Gretsch’s historic quirks”: Gretsch Electromatic Jet review

By Dave Burrluck published 6 January 26

With plenty already in the lineup, Gretsch has released a new range of both Electromatic and Streamliner Jets that appear modern-aimed and very affordable. What’s new?