Abasi Concepts Emi 7 Master Series review By Chris Gill published 25 April 23 Built for comfort, built for speed, built for players chasing down new horizons in guitar playing, the latest model from Tosin Abasi's brand offers a thrilling futuristic ride
Cort KX700 EverTune review By Paul Riario published 24 April 23 “Siri, show me a modern S-style that is spec’d up for metal and has state-of-the-art hardware that keeps it in tune all of the time…”
C9 Custom Ventura Standard review By Dave Burrluck published 21 April 23 A new guitar-making venture in the North East of England promises boutique-like style at everyday prices
Rapier 22 and Saffire review By Dave Burrluck published 19 April 23 Rapier launched in 2022 with the well-received 33 model. Can the ’60s stylists hit the target again with these two new additions for 2023?
VegaTrem VT2 Telecaster Tremolo review By Dave Burrluck published 17 April 23 Unless it’s a Bigsby, whammy bars on Telecasters have been considered close to sacrilegious. Until now...
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut and SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Standard review By Dave Burrluck published 14 April 23 PRS’s advance on the SE front continues with a pair of Singlecuts, with or without a maple top, and plenty of vintage references. We take ’em for a spin
Warm Audio Centavo Professional Overdrive review By Jonathan Horsley published 14 April 23 If it looks like a Klon and sounds like a Klon, is it really a Klon? Not at this price...
Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2 review By Nick Guppy published 12 April 23 This expanded version of Blackstar’s feature-packed format might just be the finest pedalboard amp yet
Martin Shawn Mendes 000JR-10E review By Rob Laing published 12 April 23 Shawn Mendes's signature 000 Junior foregrounds sustainability but also offers a tone that's bold and ready for open mic night
Fender Mustang LT40S review By Rob Laing published 11 April 23 The Big F's desktop amp presents guitar players with an affordable and inspiring tool for practice. But how does it measure up in an increasingly crowded field?
Taylor American Dream AD12e-SB review By David Mead published 10 April 23 Taylor describes its American Dream guitars as “spartan and minimalist” by design, but does this add up to any shortcomings in tone? Let’s find out
Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster review By Rob Laing published 7 April 23 The American Acoustasonic was widely regarded as the most versatile of Fender's bold hybrid range yet, but how does it translate to the more affordable Player Series?
Fender ’48 Dual Professional JB Edition review By Chris Gill published 6 April 23 Joe Bonamassa’s signature recreation of this ultra-rare Fender tweed combo has been three years in the making – was it worth the wait?
Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer and Flying V review By Neville Marten published 5 April 23 This intriguing collaboration between Epiphone and Gibson’s fabled Custom Shop has produced faithful reproductions of two of the most brilliantly radical guitars ever devised
Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb review By Trevor Curwen published 4 April 23 Strymon gives the BigSky Cloud algorithm its own pedal as the first in a new, more compact series – and it sounds phenomenal
Epiphone Adam Jones Silverburst Les Paul Custom review By Amit Sharma published 30 March 23 The Tool guitarist's lower-priced signature model is, quite literally, a work of art – and quite possibly the best Epiphone Les Paul ever made
EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 review By Paul Riario published 23 March 23 The third-gen signature pedal is a must-have for drone and doom freaks but proves itself a top choice for tone connoisseurs of all stripes, just so long as they like it loud
Hologram Electronics Microcosm review By Chris Gill published 22 March 23 Combining elements of delay, reverb, looping and modulation, the Microcosm is an entrancing introduction to the creative possibilities of the “granular effects pedal”
Larrivée 0-44R, 000-44R and OMV-44R review By David Mead published 20 March 23 Larrivée’s 44 Legacy Series introduces a range of characterful guitars in a selection of body sizes, each with an upgraded high-gloss finish. Let’s find out exactly how they shine
Flatley The Ace review By Trevor Curwen published 17 March 23 When it comes to dealing out boost and EQ, the only card you might need is Flattley’s The Ace
