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“Runs the gamut from boost through to fuzz-flavoured distortion”: Dinosaural Hypoid Drive review
By Trevor Curwen published
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
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
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
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
Characterful Americana workhorse at a sensible price – with a vibey artist tie-in

“Those cleaner tones are very characterful and usable, evoking classic tube-driven bass amps”: Ashdown Geezer Butler Pedal of Doom review
By Connor Flys published
Geezer Butler helped invent heavy metal. Here’s a slab of heavy metal bearing his name.

“For James Hetfield fans, this guitar is a no-brainer”: Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG review
By Matt McCracken published
Epiphone's latest Explorer delivers the ultimate unofficial tribute for Metallica fans

“A radical approach to fuzz – whether you’re a Muse fan or not”: Manson Guitar Works Supermassive Black Fuzz review
By Trevor Curwen published
Manson Guitar Works’ first stompbox delivers a high degree of variation in your fuzz tone

Leo Fender’s favorite amp, recreated? Fender ’62 Super Amp review
By Martin Smith published
The original, ’62-era Super was said to be Leo Fender's favorite amp. Let’s see if this exacting recreation captures the original magic

“Making digital modeling a more viable option for those who miss the sound and feel of a real amp”: Line 6 Powercab CL 112 review
By Pete Emery published
Missing on-stage sound? Find FRFR cabs unnatural? Line 6's latest Powercab offers a traditional speaker, primed for digital modelers
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