Squier Sonic Mustang HH review – the best-value offset electric in the world? By Matt Owen published 16 November 23 Squier has reimagined its entry-level Bullet models as the Sonic series – and for under $200, you get a lot of beginner-friendly fun for your money
Shergold Telstar Standard ST14 review – don’t sleep on this new boutique-style solidbody, especially at this price By Dave Burrluck published 10 November 23 Styled somewhere between a Firebird and a Cabronita Telecaster, this is a mighty fine-looking new design from the ’70s Brit-brand – and at a very tempting price
Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H review – single-humbucker Tom DeLonge vibe for under $200 By Matt Owen published 9 November 23 Fender's new entry-level Squiers have been rebranded and refreshed as the Sonic Series, but is this hardtail humbucker-equipped Strat still the go-to electric for beginners?
Squier Sonic Telecaster review – the best-value Fender Tele you can buy? By Matt Owen published 5 November 23 Fender’s budget brand comes in strong with a convincing Telecaster that’s ideal for newcomers to the electric guitar, and a lot of fun for all players
First look: Positive Grid Spark CAB review By Daryl Robertson published 12 October 23 The practice amp gurus are ready to make the jump from the home to the stage with this powerful and must-have extra for Spark users
Laney Ironheart Foundry IRF-Dualtop review: An ideal portable partner for modern players at all levels By Nick Guppy published 11 October 23 Meet the augmented, dual channel Ironheart amp head – a versatile piece of kit with superb reverb and plenty of gain
Squier Paranormal Custom Nashville Stratocaster review: Fender combines the Strat and Tele for an intriguing hybrid By Daryl Robertson published 10 October 23 Two sonic worlds collide to create a solid-gold winner – even if it is a Strat as you’ve never seen it before
Laney Ironheart Foundry IRF-Leadtop review: It’s tiny and costs just $299, but this solid-state fire-breather can handle anything you can throw at it By Nick Guppy published 4 October 23 Compact, crammed with gain and kitted out for home practice or the stage – meet the latest addition to Laney’s Foundry series
Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb review By Richard Blenkinsop published 3 October 23 Some of the best cleans and pushed overdriven tones in a friendly 22W combo
Squier Classic Vibe ‘70s Telecaster Thinline review By Ross Holder published 26 September 23 Squier is reviving a ‘70s classic with this affordable, versatile, eye-catching version of Fender’s increasingly popular semi-hollow Telecaster
Blackstar HT Club 40 MKIII combo review By Connor Godfrey published 12 September 23 Is this the most versatile gigging tube amp in its price range?
Gibson SG Standard ’61 Ebony review – an all-time classic, back in black By Jonathan Horsley published 8 September 23 A truly quintessential version of the guitar beloved by Angus Young, Tony Iommi and Derek Trucks
Fender Limited Edition Tom DeLonge Stratocaster review – nails all the small things By Daryl Robertson published 7 September 23 Say it ain't so: the Blink-182 guitarist's stripped-back Strat has returned after 20 years away, and remains an addictive single-pickup rock machine
DigiTech Trio+ review By Matt McCracken published 29 August 23 With this band in a box, who needs a bassist and a drummer anyway?
Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard review – if shredding is your business... then business is good By Amit Sharma published 22 August 23 The Megadeth main man's signature Kramer V might just be the most metal MegaDave model yet
Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy review – the most versatile Mustaine model ever made By Amit Sharma published 14 August 23 The Megadeth main man has three mid-priced signature Flying Vs on the market, but none can deliver the remarkable range of tones summoned by this Fishman-loaded monster
Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom review – a metal-tailored V that virtually plays itself By Amit Sharma published 7 August 23 MegaDave's signature 24-fret V reveals itself as a serious metal guitar at any price
Orange Box review By Matt McCracken published 29 July 23 The legendary British amp maker takes a detour into the saturated product space of Bluetooth speakers. How does it measure up to the competition?
Orange Learn review By Richard Blenkinsop published 26 July 23 An accredited course in rock guitar for newcomers and more experienced players
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W review By Nick Guppy published 25 July 23 A giant-killing combo that delivers classic 5150 sounds in a compact, affordable package