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Guild Kim Thayil Polara

“Just the ticket for those aspiring to recreate the monstrous riffs from across Thayil’s remarkable discography”: Guild Polara Kim Thayil review

By Daryl Robertson published

It took three decades, but the wait is finally over, the Soundgarden icon has got his name on a Polara. Was it worth it? You bet

Taylor Academy 12e-N Review

"The sound is perfectly bright and balanced": Taylor Academy 12e-N review

By Chris Corfield published

Is this stripped-back nylon-strung acoustic the perfect platform for beginners?

Fender's Vintera II '70s Competition Mustang guitar

“We are greeted with a guitar that looks like it arrived here in a DeLorean”: Fender Vintera II '70s Competition Mustang review

By Daryl Robertson published

Fender rolls back the clock for a vintage-inspired take on the classic budget short-scale, which remains tonal nirvana for a certain breed of guitarists

Mad Professor Royal Blue Overdrive

“A very responsive pedal that will deliver an excellent range of rich, cranked-amp style drive”: Mad Professor Royal Blue Overdrive review

By Trevor Curwen published

On this evidence, there's nothing mad about this professor, which offers plenty of gain but remains a dynamic and persuasive pedalboard option

Fender's Mike McCready Stratocaster

“Playability is where this guitar shines. This Strat is a player”: Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster review

By Daryl Robertson published

With its Road Worn finish and easy neck, the Pearl Jam guitarist's new signature Strat feels like it's had a few decades under its belt, and is just warming up

First look: Positive Grid Spark LINK wireless system review

Positive Grid Spark LINK wireless system review

By Daryl Robertson published

Positive Grid is cutting the cord and setting your tone free with the launch of the new Spark LINK wireless system

First look: Positive Grid Spark LIVE review

Positive Grid Spark LIVE review

By Daryl Robertson published

The Spark family welcomes a new member – but it’s more than just a louder version of the beloved practice amp

Taylor Beacon

“It’s like having a smartwatch display strapped to your headstock”: Taylor Beacon review

By Stuart Williams published

This feature-packed clip-on tuner also boasts a metronome, timer and flashlight – and it won't break the bank

Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKAQ

“This is a Dinky that lives up to the legacy behind it”: Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKAQ review

By Amit Sharma published

This Seymour Duncan-equipped shredder might be too good to be true, applying top-quality pickups and hardware to Jackson's go-faster design DNA at a sensible price

Fender Vintera II '70s Jaguar

“An affordable way to harness a little bit of vintage mojo without breaking the bank”: Fender Vintera II ’70s Jaguar review

By Daryl Robertson published

A top-seller and player favorite, the Vintera series is back, and this charming Jag more than justifies a second run for the series

Native Instruments Guitar Rig Pro 7

“Still the ultimate suite of software guitar tools”: Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro review

By Andy Jones published

One of the most versatile guitar plugins just got revamped – but is it worth the upgrade?

Woman plays an acoustic guitar using the Gibson lessons app

“If you’re a beginner then you’ve lucked out with this app. The pathway is simply superb”: Gibson: Learn & Play Guitar app review

By Simon Fellows published

Gibson’s guitar tuition app promises to teach us all a lesson

Taylor 110e acoustic guitar review

"The Sitka spruce dreadnought body provides plenty of projection, with a naturally balanced tonality throughout": Taylor 110e acoustic guitar review

By Chris Corfield published

Taylor’s workhorse classic won’t win any prizes for aesthetics, but you might just fall in love with it anyway

Korg Pitchblack X review

"It’s built to a very high standard, and will no doubt last a long time on anyone’s board": Korg Pitchblack X review

By Richard Blenkinsop published

Accurate, clear and easy to read, and affordable – is this the tuner pedal you need on your pedalboard?

Fender California Series King Vintage

Fender California Series King Vintage review – This guitar is sure to cut through the noise of a busy open-mic night, and there’s an abundance of character in the tone

By Daryl Robertson published

Fender’s regal dreadnought is a love letter to the company’s past, and might just be the big-voiced acoustic you need in your life

Epiphone Kirk Hammett 'Greeny' 1959 Les Paul Standard

Epiphone Kirk Hammett 'Greeny' 1959 Les Paul Standard review – it may be $1.5k, but this is the best-quality Epiphone we've ever played… and better than some Gibson USA builds

By Dave Burrluck published

It's one of the most talked about builds of 2023, but how does the latest Greeny model fare when it's put under the microscope?

A Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster lying on a wooden floor

Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster review – a bargain baritone that can get properly heavy

By Matt McCracken published

The Squier Paranormal range’s only baritone offers some unusual sounds for explorative players at a bargain price, but is it more jack of all trades than master of one?

Electro-Harmonix Pico Platform

Electro-Harmonix Pico Platform Compressor/Limiter review – small, affordable and makes you sound better

By Stuart Williams published

This new launch from EHX is now one of the mini compressor pedals to beat

Fender Tone Master Pro

Fender Tone Master Pro review – Fender takes the amp modeler and multi-effects crown

By Nick Guppy published

Fender jumps into the lead of the modeling preamp race with a floor unit that's steeped in the brand's DNA and presents heaps of amp sounds and effects in an easy-to-use package

Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT

Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT review – Fender's classic beginner electric guitar just got better

By Matt Owen published

Squier's new entry-level Strat brings Leo Fender's most famous creation to the masses and begs the question: is there a better beginner electric guitar on the market?