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“It’s difficult to think of a synth bass sound that couldn't be achieved here”: MXR Bass Synth Pedal review
By Connor Flys published
Has MXR and Ian Martin Allison created the bass synth to end all bass synths?

“I can't help but question why Gibson decided to label this model as a Les Paul”: Gibson Les Paul Music City Special 50th Anniversary review
By Daryl Robertson published
Has Gibson gone in too deep with its Marauder-esque take on the Les Paul?

“One of the most fit-for-purpose class acts we’ve encountered”: PJD Carey Classic review
By Dave Burrluck published
The York, UK-based guitar maker delivers the latest version of its Les Paul Junior/Tele mashup – with remarkable results

“Nearly impossible to produce a bad tone”: Xotic AC Booster V2 review
By Paul Riario published
Xotic revamps its classic boost pedal after 23 years – and it’s all but guaranteed to improve the relationship between your guitar and amp

“Impressive value for guitarists seeking rich clean/overdrive tones and timeless distortion tones”: PRS Archon Classic Head review
By Chris Gill published
The PRS Archon Classic runs the gamut from crystal cleans to classic crunch and hot-rodded high gain

“Arresting, unsettling, sometimes unpredictable… nails the Deftones brief”: KHDK Digital Bath review
By Michael Astley-Brown published
This signature stompbox recreates one of Deftones’ dreamiest tones – but is it more than just a one-trick (white) pony?

"Featuring an array of genuinely useful extras, this is a surprisingly versatile and natural-sounding analogue overdrive": Nobels ODR-1X review
By Pete Emery published
Building on the ODR-BC, Nobels adds some extras to their legendary overdrive tone

“A knockout instrument imbued with modern performance enhancements”: John Page Signature The DL review
By Paul Riario published
He has made top-tier electrics for Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Pete Townshend, and now John Page will make one for you, too
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