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Should a beginner choose a 7-string as their first instrument? This extended-range guitar from Jackson looks to make its case

It’s designed for Brazilian tropicália music, but this fuzzbox from Beetronics could create a buzz in any musical genre

The BP-1W presents classic Boss preamp circuits in a compact pedal format – and it might just be the secret tone weapon your rig has been waiting for

Could this budget-friendly multi-effects pedal be the perfect match for the beginner guitar player who wants loads of tones on tap?

Multi-scale madness in a go-faster hot orange colorway, this weaponized 7-string is not for gentle turnarounds and fingerstyle folk. But for metal and shred players? holy moly...

Xotic is only making 1,000 of these, which is a shame, because it is maybe the most beautiful wah pedal you will ever see. But how does it sound?

Blackstar has introduced a timely update to its award-winning programmable guitar amp range, but how do these combos stack up?

Meet the pedalboard power amp with ample power for gigs, an excellent EQ, and everything you need to live your stereo wet/dry/wet live rig dreams

What if you could have your full rig in the size of a Boss Compact Series pedal… and it sounds amazing?

The Periphery guitarist’s signature model gives lovers of the low-end great specs and playability at a lower cost. We find out if it’s more than just a djent machine.

After playing a custom Dingwall live with Duran Duran, John Taylor has launched his production model, loaded with a new bridge design, a Rupert Neve Design preamp to die for and a monster tonal range

Two of Gibson’s most controversial designs, reimagined and rebranded with Epiphone’s moniker. Do they promise the ‘Cream’ of the crop or a ‘Winter’ of discontent?

This new satin Standard version of the classic CE 24 ditches the bling and drops the price to just $499

The transient shaper you've needed all your life – but just didn't know it yet

Ambient guitar soundscapists, your spaceship has come in...

A period-correct pickup set that seeks to nail the holy grail golden-era Gibson tone. Is there a better aftermarket humbucker on the market?

Revamped and downsized in all the right places, the Peavey Classic Series delivers bluechip tube tones at blue collar prices

Boss has crammed a full Katana amplifier into a tiny headphone-amp format – and its long list of features and tones makes it practically irresistible

Aclam revives a rare fuzz circuit from a vintage Vox amp used by The Beatles

It’s often said that they don’t make ‘em like they used to. Well, Epiphone are on a mission to prove that old chestnut wrong