Paul Riario

A classy hot-rod from Charvel that offers high performance with a debonaire, classy look

The Texan effects and audio specialist takes on the Fulltone OCD and the Mu-Tron Phasor II, and reinvents them for today's players. But do they hold up to the originals that inspired them?

Not just another modulation, Aurelius comes strapped with vibrato, chorus and rotary settings, plus presets to save your sounds

Ditching the cable has never been more attractive with this fuss-free pedalboard-friendly system

Chris Robertson's signature humbucker could be the aftermarket PAF-alike you've been waiting for

Machine Gun Kelly’s signature model is a Guitar Center exclusive that gives Schecter’s Tele-type a radical modern makeover

This co-creation between the jazz/blues fusion virtuoso and Tube Screamer designer Susumu Tamura is up there with the great distortion pedals of our time

Reworked, redesigned, reinvigorated, PRS's versatile combo returns – and it's a bona-fide 20-watt powerhouse of tone

Two pedals that exemplify Browne's excellence: The Carbon is a Bluesbreaker-inspired drive based on the Protein pedal's “Blue” channel, the Fixer a super-useful buffer/boost

“Siri, show me a modern S-style that is spec’d up for metal and has state-of-the-art hardware that keeps it in tune all of the time…”

The third-gen signature pedal is a must-have for drone and doom freaks but proves itself a top choice for tone connoisseurs of all stripes, just so long as they like it loud

Ah, 1987... the year Appetite for Destruction broke, when L.A. was the center of the rock and metal universe, and when guitar tones were all combined distortion and delay like this

This limited-edition doozy from the resurrected heritage brand is steeped in old-school class

One of the most underrated Stratocaster eras gets its time again – and this new period-correct American Vintage II example proves it’s worth another look

Warmdrive by name, warm drive by nature, this new Dumble-voiced amp-in-a-box is a knockout

The Black Crowes guitarist's signature dreadnought is a time-capsule piece that is steeped in Martin's storied history and pays tribute to Robinson's father – and it is a doozy

Who needs a Floyd Rose when you have a turbo-charged S-style with no limits like this?

The Blues Junior IV is a markedly improved version of this classic grab-and-go guitar amp

The Squier Tele gets all dressed up to celebrate a big year – and shows how far Fender's entry-level brand has come

An old EQD classic returns with switchable clipping options and a gentle reminder that you might not be getting the best out of your guitar amp... Not without this

A compact acoustic electric with onboard smart tech and smartphone user experience, the Blue Lava is a formidable practice and creative tool

This pair of signature hot-rodded S-styles were inspired by the '80s but are 100 per cent relevant today, offering a speedy ride and stunning tones at a sensible price

This limited-run collaboration is a one-dial, set-and-forget beast for lovers of heavy, RAT-style distortion

More robust, more player-friendly and more affordable, this big-bodied electric from the Electromatic series is a born crowd-pleaser