Walrus Audio Canvas Passive Re-Amp review – re-amping made easy By Trevor Curwen published 18 September 23 It’s not a pedal, but the latest from Walrus Audio can still help change the sound of your guitar
Electro-Harmonix Slap-Back Echo review – a delay, boost and tonal thickener in one By Trevor Curwen published 16 September 23 Electro-Harmonix resurrects a rare pedal from 1978 and puts it into a modern, ’board-friendly format for what could be the stompbox sleeper hit of the year – and not just for rockabilly
Warm Audio ODD Box V1 and Mutation Phasor II review – near-faithful recreations that sound convincingly close to the real things By Paul Riario published 14 September 23 The Texan effects and audio specialist takes on the Fulltone OCD and the Mu-Tron Phasor II, and reinvents them for today's players. But do they hold up to the originals that inspired them?
Fender Adam Clayton ACB 50 review – Fender’s first-ever signature bass amp is a greatest hits of all-tube tones By Nick Wells published 14 September 23 Designed in conjunction with U2’s Adam Clayton, the ACB 50 is Fender’s first all-tube bass combo amp for over four decades – we put it through its paces
Gretsch G5420T-140 Electromatic review – personality, attitude and tones to match those dazzling looks By Chris Gill published 13 September 23 Gretsch celebrates 140 years with a stunning anniversary line that dresses this handsome hollowbody in two-tone Pearl Platinum over Stone
Epiphone 150th Anniversary Zephyr Deluxe Regent, Sheraton, Crestwood Custom and Wilshire review – original guitar designs that hold their own against Gibson By Neville Marten published 12 September 23 A century and a half after the seeds of Epiphone were sown, we’re looking at four milestone reissues from the company’s heyday. And, best of all, they won’t break the bank
Blackstar HT Club 40 MKIII combo review By Connor Godfrey published 12 September 23 Is this the most versatile gigging tube amp in its price range?
Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb, Del-Verb Ambience Companion and Max Preamp/Dual Compressor review – downsized pedals, era-defining sounds By Trevor Curwen published 11 September 23 The UAFX range expands with a Space Echo emulation, reverb and Echoplex-style delay in one pedal, and an all‑encompassing compressor
Gibson SG Standard ’61 Ebony review – an all-time classic, back in black By Jonathan Horsley published 8 September 23 A truly quintessential version of the guitar beloved by Angus Young, Tony Iommi and Derek Trucks
Fender Limited Edition Tom DeLonge Stratocaster review – nails all the small things By Daryl Robertson published 7 September 23 Say it ain't so: the Blink-182 guitarist's stripped-back Strat has returned after 20 years away, and remains an addictive single-pickup rock machine
Marshall Studio JTM ST20H review – one of the most important amps in rock and blues gets a modern-day reboot By Nick Guppy published 6 September 23 The classic JTM45 finally comes to the lower-watt Studio series – and it’s one of the finest Marshall amps in years
DigiTech Trio+ review By Matt McCracken published 29 August 23 With this band in a box, who needs a bassist and a drummer anyway?
Emprize Harrier review – the British-built combo that combines two coveted vintage Fender voices… with spectacular results By Nick Guppy published 25 August 23 Emprize combines two sought-after tweed combos, authentically capturing brown-panel lead tones and black‑panel rhythm sounds in one amp
PRS Modern Eagle V review – 17 pickup options and a jaw-dropping guitar build that’s impossible to fault By Dave Burrluck published 24 August 23 While PRS has been making its mark on the bolt-on market, we finally get a new Core model, the shape-shifting modern Eagle V. But is it really new?
Bourgeois Touchstone Vintage TS OM and TS D review – all the mojo of the golden pre-war era of acoustics with a few modern twists By David Mead published 23 August 23 With tops made in Maine, USA, and bodies constructed in China by Eastman, these guitars provide access to a revered builder’s brand at a fraction of the cost
Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard review – if shredding is your business... then business is good By Amit Sharma published 22 August 23 The Megadeth main man's signature Kramer V might just be the most metal MegaDave model yet
Origin Effects DCX Boost review – a pedal that simply improves your tone just by being active By Trevor Curwen published 18 August 23 This classy tone-shaping boost and drive from Origin Effects is based on a vintage valve-powered preamp
Orange O Bass review – this stylish and affordable reissue is a more serious contender than you might think By Joel McIver published 18 August 23 First released to acclaim in 2015, the Orange O Bass has been tweaked and reissued – but is it fresh fruit or has it been diluted?
Furch Violet D-SM review – a first-class build that proves you don't need to spend silly money for a pro-quality dreadnought By Chris Gill published 17 August 23 What this Furch lacks in flash it more than makes up for with first-class playability and sound quality
Fender Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass review – a short-scale stunner with a unique pickup pairing that handles much more than just rock By Joel McIver published 16 August 23 Exclusive: We bring you the first review of the Royal Blood frontman’s long-awaited – and strictly limited-edition – signature bass. Stand clear!