Harley Benton Fusion-T 25th review By Dave Burrluck published 3 July 23 The affordable gear company is celebrating its 25th with a slew of high-spec, lowly priced Anniversary models. We take one for a spin
Boss Katana-50 MkII EX review By Nick Guppy published 8 March 23 The next evolution of Boss’s best-selling amp has arrived – and, somehow, it’s even better
Walrus Audio Eons Five-State Fuzz review By Trevor Curwen published 9 January 23 Walrus Audio adds to its Five-State range of overdrive and distortion effects with this quintet of fuzzes in one box
Origin Effects Halcyon Green Overdrive review By Trevor Curwen published 14 December 22 The Tube Screamer is the starting point for this ultra-responsive evolution from Origin Effects
Beetronics Zzombee Filtremulator review By Trevor Curwen published 21 November 22 Take a flight of fancy into filtering, fuzz and frequency shifts with the latest from the bee-fixated boutique builders
Supro Blues King 8 review By Stuart Williams last updated 10 November 22 Retro amp maker Supro joins the low-wattage, all-tube combo party
Yamaha may have just perfected the desktop amp with the all-new THR-II series By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 10 November 22 THR revamp adds 15 new sounds, wireless capability and Bluetooth
Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet Baritone review By Jonathan Horsley published 3 November 22 The low-end is nigh with this classy single-cut baritone
Positive Grid Spark review By Rob Laing last updated 27 October 22 With features such as Smart Jam and Auto Chord, is this the future of desktop amplification?
Luna Guitars Tribal bass review By Joel McIver last updated 15 September 22 If only more acoustic-electric bass guitars combined this much quality with a price this low...
Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass review By Kevin Sanders last updated 15 September 22 Fender's more affordable junior brand celebrates its Ruby Anniversary by rolling out the bling for two of the most classic basses in the Big F's canon
Harley Benton MR-Modern review By Dave Burrluck published 31 August 22 The latest range from Harley Benton is based on the rare Mosrite brand. A viable cheapie or a clone too far?
Types of guitar: everything you need to know By Ed Mitchell last updated 14 July 22 From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar
Jet Guitars JS-800 review By Dave Burrluck published 13 June 22 There’s no let-up to the tsunami of Fender-inspired clones out there. Here’s another from Jet Guitars – but this one has an unusual hot-rod and relic'd style
Orange The Guitar Butler review By Nick Guppy published 4 April 22 “Your tone is served,” says Orange as the renowned British amp builder presents a juicy new preamp
Boss Waza-Air Bass review By Joel McIver published 24 March 22 The fully featured headphones amp arrives for bass and presents bassists with, potentially, the ultimate practice solution
Nordstrand Audio Starlifter review By Steve Lawson published 20 January 22 A studio-quality preamp and DI box with clarity, precision and a super-solid build
Massive Unity TAE 10th Anniversary review By Trevor Curwen published 18 January 22 Vintage AC30-style amp-in-a-box tones from a signature Spanish stompbox
Orange Glenn Hughes Purple Crush 50 review By Mike Brooks published 12 January 22 An Orange combo, but in purple? That’s ‘deep purple’ to you, and here we take a closer look at the Voice of Rock's new signature bass amp
Juketone Rival Son review By Nick Guppy published 16 December 21 This 15-watt all-valve combo from the tweed specialists offers vintage vibes with onboard effects on a budget