Latest reviews
“Sonically excellent”: Hamstead x That Pedal Show Redwing Analogue Stereo Modulator review
A collaboration with That Pedal Show, Hamstead’s Redwing is an all-analogue modulation monster that captures the best of vintage Boss and EHX tones
“Esoteric boutique vibe, superb ergonomics and a powerful, unique preamp”: Tobias Growler IV review
The cult-classic Growler bass makes a long-overdue return to the bass market
“Finely tuned instruments”: PRS Standard 24 Satin and S2 Standard 24 Satin review
It’s not an official 40th Anniversary model, but the new Standard 24 Satin takes us right back to where this unique story started. It’s also the most affordable Core model that PRS has released for nearly a decade
“They have that signature Gibson tone”: Gibson J-45 Special and Hummingbird Special review
USA-made Gibson acoustics for under two grand, with solid timbers, nitro finish and an LR Baggs pickup. Too good to be true?
“Fender has stripped back the price – but has it gone too far paring back the sounds, too?” Fender Standard Acoustasonic Telecaster review
The Acoustasonic finally gets much more affordable for players, and some things have had to give to get there
"A traditionally spec'd, workhorse machine that sounds like a Les Paul should": Gibson Les Paul 60s Double Trouble review
In what seems like a sly reference to some legal battles, Gibson brings a '60s-style Les Paul with vintage appeal
“The most convincing acoustic tone from an acoustic electric that we’ve yet heard”: LR Baggs AEG-1 review
This cutting-edge electro from LR Baggs has a plywood body frame, torrefied spruce top, rosewood back and studio-quality electrics – and we can’t wait to plug it in…
"The Standard Stratocaster has all of the classic Strat sounds at its disposal. You’ll just have to work a bit more to uncover them": Fender Standard Stratocaster review
One of the most divisive releases in years from Fender has arrived
“This is a powerhouse of a stompbox that manages to keep things simple while offering endless inspiration”: Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo pedal review
Strymon brings its beloved dTape technology to a smaller format stomp creating one of its most inspiring delays to date
"The amount of functionality stuffed into this mini pedal is, quite frankly, astounding": IK Multimedia Tonex One Joe Satriani review
IK Multimedia and Satch's partnership continues to blossom with the guitar icon lending his ear to create 20 presets preloaded into a limited edition pedal
