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“A class act”: ThorpyFX Hanami Germanium Fuzz review
By Trevor Curwen published
ThorpyFX’s latest stacks up the germanium transistors for full-fat vintage tone in a functional modern setting

“A very clever original design, albeit one that could have come out of the Gibson factory in the early ’60s”: Ivison Dakota Standard review
By Dave Burrluck published
Used by big names such as Richard Fortus and Audley Freed, and made in the UK, Ivison guitars recall the lost art of the ‘golden era’ but in very original dress

“This Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review
By Martin Smith published
A reactive loadbox with dual-mono 215 watts (per channel), stereo effects loop and expanded connectivity from a market-leading brand? It's gotta be good, right?

“The build and sound quality is all there”: Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst review
By David Mead published
We take a look at the new Builder’s Edition 514ce to examine its upgrades and refinements. A worthy alternative? Let’s take a look

Walrus Audio Canvas Rehearsal review
By Trevor Curwen published
Walrus Audio’s new utility pedal is designed to sit at the end of your pedalboard and deliver silent practice options

PRS Special Semi-Hollow, S2 Special Semi-Hollow and SE Special Semi-Hollow review
By Dave Burrluck published
Along with its 40th Anniversary specials, PRS is cranking out the new releases, including three-pickup Special Semi-Hollow models in the S2 and SE line. We compare them with the Core version

“Affordable, professional-quality”: Warm Audio Fen-Tone WA-FT ribbon microphone review
By Chris Gill published
A classic '50s style vintage ribbon mic without the price tag? It's Warm Audio doing Warm Audio things again

“A classic fuzz with two distinct flavors makes a welcome return”: Shaftesbury Duo Fuzz Heritage Edition review
By Trevor Curwen published
Rose-Morris resurrects a long-gone brand in conjunction with ThorpyFX for a reissue of a vintage fuzz pedal
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