“Anyone looking for a budget retro acoustic will be charmed”: Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert review By Jonathan Horsley published 6 September 24 Vintage catalog chic for under $200. We’ve found the mojo, but have we found the tone?
“Very much the upgrade that was needed for one of the most popular headphone amps for guitar”: Fender Mustang Micro Plus review By Matt McCracken published 5 September 24 Fender’s teeny-tiny portable practice amp gets a significant upgrade
“A versatile pedal that provides many options”: Electro-Harmonix LPB-3 review By Trevor Curwen published 4 September 24 EHX serves up boost with an EQ section for powerful tonal shaping from a compact pedal
“Evokes the spirit of the original”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard review By Daryl Robertson published 30 August 24 With an ambitious swing at the most desirable guitar ever made, Epiphone wants everyone to get a chance to experience the beauty of the ’Burst
“The pinnacle of that most utilitarian of accessories”: Peterson Stroboclip HDC review By Matt McCracken published 27 August 24 We get our hands on an $80 clip-on tuner. Worth it? Read on to find out
“An excellent all-rounder”: Line 6 POD Express review By Stuart Williams published 23 August 24 Nostalgic digital modeling with hands-on control, the POD Express is big on sounds, small in footprint
"Delivers on all fronts heavy and looks phenomenal whilst doing so": Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 review By Matt McCracken published 22 August 24 A purebred shred machine with a Floyd Rose and Seymour Duncans, all for less than a grand
"I’m happy to report that the Storia III is more than just a pretty face; it delivers a performance that matches its attractive appearance": Yamaha Storia III review By Chris Corfield published 21 August 24 It’s got the looks, but has it got the substance to stand out?
“This super-playable, stage-ready electro is hard to put down”: Martin X Series GPC X2E review By Jonathan Horsley published 15 August 24 A cutaway above the rest? This ‘Remastered’ crowd-pleaser presents high-end finesse at high street prices
“A ravishing instrument”: Taylor 50th Anniversary GS Mini-E Rosewood review By Matt McCracken published 14 August 24 Taylor's compact top-seller gets the 50th Anniversary makeover treatment and it has never looked – or sounded – better
"With its incredibly low action, flat fingerboard radius, slim neck, and smooth finish, this guitar almost seems to play itself": Yamaha CG182SF review By Ross Holder published 12 August 24 Is the Yamaha CG182SF one of the best flamenco classical guitars under $1000? We dive in to find out
Yamaha C40II review By Ross Holder published 6 August 24 Does popularity equate to quality? We test one of the most popular beginner guitars in the world
“All the main food groups of electric guitar tone… The sounds are stellar”: Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 review By Jonathan Horsley published 6 August 24 Get serious tonal DNA and features from this Helix-powered combo
Epiphone Les Paul Special review By Chris Corfield published 1 August 24 Time to reevaluate an entry-level classic?
“Delivers a stunning sound with bags of sustain and a complex tonal profile”: Sheeran by Lowden W05 review By Matt McCracken published 1 August 24 Ed Sheeran's collaboration with Lowden brings us a comfortable acoustic guitar made in Northern Ireland
“It is more evolution than revolution, but Positive Grid have delivered everything guitarists have been asking for and more”: Positive Grid Spark 2 review By Matt McCracken published 23 July 24 PG’s groundbreaking desktop amp finally gets an update, and we got our hands on it pre-launch
“An exceptional platform for novices, intermediates and advanced guitarists alike”: Guitar Tricks review 2024 By Chris Schwarten last updated 19 July 24 A behemoth of a guitar tutorial site that’s evolved over decades into one of the very best online learning experiences around
“An accessible, contemporary tuition platform that screams quality”: Fender Play review 2024 By Chris Schwarten last updated 19 July 24 A beautifully executed, modern take on traditional guitar, bass and ukulele tuition
“Right up there with the big-name brands”: Soloking MS-1 Custom review By Matt McCracken published 15 July 24 A great-value guitar looking to clash headstocks with the big boys. Stainless steel frets, roasted maple neck, Wilkinson hardware and coil-splitting humbuckers? Where do we sign up?
D’Angelico Premier Gramercy review By Chris Corfield published 10 July 24 Does this stripped-down acoustic have enough in the way of features?
