Reviews

Thomann’s in-house guitar and bass brand takes on a tough challenge – relic finishes.

Extremely affordable and packed with features, is this the perfect gateway into floor modelers?

A stage-ready Explorer that is sure to appeal to more than Hale's horde of fans

With over 30 years of continuous production, it’s time to investigate why the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver is so revered

We find out if the iconic yellow box of tone still has a place in the modern world

This fully loaded reverb proves that affordable pedals can more than hold their own against the big guns

First seen in 1994, updated in 1999 and reissued in 2026, Dunlop’s Cry Baby now comes with even more versatility

A guitar built in Ukraine that nods to the familiar yet brims with ideas to set it apart from the mundane

Valeton takes the miniature to the extreme with a fully capable amp modeler and multi-effects – with NAM compatibility to boot

Harking back to the golden age of guitar innovation, Gibson promises to deliver stellar vintage tones with this authentically spec’d 335