“Strong choices with the advantage of dual modes“: Ross Pedals review By Trevor Curwen published 8 May 24 A long-lost US pedal brand makes a comeback under Josh Scott at JHS Pedals – we take a look at the Phaser, Fuzz, Compressor, Distortion and Chorus
"The glorious neck staining and the warmth of those pickups make the CV 60s Strat a serious guitar that just so happens to look, feel, and sound amazing": Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster review By Chris Corfield published 7 May 24 Heavy on the vibes, but not on the price
“You’d be hard-pushed to find a bass sound that you couldn’t gig with almost immediately”: Boss Katana-500 Bass Head review By Nick Wells published 7 May 24 This newly developed, feature-packed bass head features an Amp Feel switch and ‘Cabinet Resonance’ calibration technology to get the best from your cab – but is it a game-changer for bassists?
“Light weight, raw resonance, superb playability”: Manson Guitar Works Verona Junior review By Dave Burrluck published 7 May 24 The latest release from Matt Bellamy’s guitar brand is a single-pickup workhorse that comes in two body shapes with uncompromised playability and sound at an aggressive price. Prepare to be impressed
Gordon Smith Grande and Geist review By Dave Burrluck published 4 May 24 In its 50th anniversary year, British production guitar maker Gordon Smith is moving into a new workshop and expanding its already broad range with a brace of new designs
Danelectro Nichols 1966 review By Trevor Curwen published 3 May 24 A pedal designed by a teenager in the Hollywood Hills back in 1966 has been revived for today’s players – and it's as versatile as it is unique
Sterling By Music Man Ray34 PSK bass review By Steve Henderson published 3 May 24 The Music Man people are at it again, offering a classic instrument that leans heavily on their tried-and-true heritage, but with a modern attitude.
“One of the most affordable Klon clones out there, and easily the most entertaining”: JHS Pedals Notaklön review By Matt Owen published 2 May 24 Every pedal brand under the sun seems to have its own take on the Klon Centaur, but JHS Pedals has put a unique twist on the drive. This one you, the player, build yourself
Vox amPlug3 High Gain review By Daryl Robertson published 2 May 24 Turn up the gain while keeping down the volume with Vox's ultimate high-gain practice solution
“A shoo-in for any gigging musician”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio review By Dave Burrluck published 1 May 24 Gibson’s long-running Les Paul Studio is the latest to get a Modern makeover. A valid new model or a minor refresh? Let’s find out
Endorphin.es Golden Master Multiband Mastering Processor review By Chris Gill published 30 April 24 Placing the multi-band processing power of its Golden Master eurorack module into a pedal, Endorphin.es offers guitarists the studio-quality EQ, compression and mid/side processing you never knew you needed
“Its simplicity makes it a compelling, easy-to-use pedal”: Sheeran Looper + review By Chris Bird published 29 April 24 Is Ed Sheeran’s signature pedal a dream for the one-man jam band?
“Out of the box, there’s something to suit any genre”: Kemper Profiler Player review By Nick Guppy published 29 April 24 With the pedalboard user in mind, Kemper has downsized for its compact new Profiler Player
“It barks, it roars and it bites”: EarthQuaker Devices Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder review By Paul Riario published 25 April 24 EQD's latest dirt pedal offers amp-like drive and heaps of tone-shaping capabilities, but is above all a love letter to dynamics
“Plenty of great functionality to make your life easier and assuage any fears of signal or battery loss”: Boss WL-50 review By Matt McCracken published 25 April 24 We put Boss’ pedalboard-friendly wireless guitar system to the test, seeing how it holds up to some stiff competition
“You might not be fooled into thinking it’s a tube amp, but it’s close enough for silent practice”: Blackstar amPlug 2 FLY review By Richard Blenkinsop published 24 April 24 An affordable silent practice tool with three channels and three effects that covers ground for all guitarists
“Damn close to Lifeson’s late ‘70s/early ‘80s sounds”: Lerxst CHI head and cab review By Chris Gill published 23 April 24 A lower-powered version of Alex Lifeson’s superlative Omega tube amp, the CHI could facilitate your guitar’s passage to Bangkok
David Gilmour tones from a boost-drive twofer? Crazy Tube Circuits Hi Power review By Trevor Curwen published 20 April 24 CTC's latest twofer seeks to harness David Gilmour's Wish You Were Here tones in a pedal that pairs a boost with a Hiwatt-inspired drive
“Beyond any guitar in its class”: Yamaha Pacifica Professional P12M review By Paul Riario published 19 April 24 Forget everything you know about Pacifica: Yamaha’s new Japan-built flagship is a stunning, pro-spec electric guitar that has to be played and heard to be believed
“If you’re a rock or metal guitarist looking to up your game, then JTC Guitar is an incredible resource”: JTC Guitar review By Richard Blenkinsop published 19 April 24 Some of the best video content out there to help rock and metal players hone their craft