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MXR M305 Tremolo

MXR M305 Tremolo review

By Trevor Curwen published

An ultra-versatile tremolo pedal in a compact, 9V-friendly package

Effects & Pedals
Keeley Hydra Stereo Reverb & Tremolo

Keeley Hydra Stereo Reverb & Tremolo review

By Trevor Curwen published

A space-saving two-in-one pedal with top-drawer sounds

Effects & Pedals
Boss Pocket GT

Boss Pocket GT review

By Stuart Williams published

The pocket-sized amp modeler that unlocks YouTube

Effects & Pedals
Boss OC-5

Boss OC-5 Octave review

By Paul Riario published

The latest coffee-colored octave pedal from Boss is the best yet...

Effects & Pedals
This thing can sound pretty damn epic as it adds a cinematic backdrop to your playing; one played note or chord can summon an extended shimmering cloud of spacey sound.

Strymon NightSky review

By Trevor Curwen published

Venture to the outer reaches of reverb with this soundscape workstation

Effects & Pedals
Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire and Crestwood

Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire and Crestwood Custom review

By Neville Marten published

This trio of ‘Junior’ style reissues look fantastic. But at entry-level prices, can they impress a gnarled old Guitarist reviewer?

Electric Guitars
Jackson Minion JS1X and Squier Mini Precision

Squier Mini Precision Bass and Jackson JSX1 Minion Concert Bass review

By Joel McIver published

Small but perfectly formed, these affordable bass guitars bring a touch of fun-sized charm to the table

Bass Guitars
Hamstead Soundworks Signature Analogue Tremolo MKII

Hamstead Soundworks Signature Analogue Tremolo MKII review

By Trevor Curwen published

The well-respected tremolo gets revamped with new features

Guitar Pedals
Harley Benton SC-Junior

Harley Benton SC-Junior review

By Rob Laing published

A single-pickup solidbody singlecut that's unbeatable for value – is Benton setting the standard for entry-level electrics?

Electric Guitars
EHX 1440 Stereo Looper

Electro-Harmonix 1440 Stereo Looper review

By Trevor Curwen published

This compact looper offers twice the memory of the 720 and even more features

Effects & Pedals
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