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“A veritable cornucopia of modulating textures”: Kernom Elipse review
By Matt McCracken published
We check out a multi-modulation pedal with a difference

The tones of Joe Bonamassa’s obscure “Greenburst” Strat have been brought to the masses with new Seymour Duncan pickups
By Phil Weller published
The single-coils feature period-correct wiring, staggered Alnico 5 magnets, and gray bottom flatwork to faithfully recreate the tones of the “star” guitar

Two Notes’ reimagined Reload II seeks to end the reactive load box debate – and quash the competition from Universal Audio and Boss in the process
By Matt Owen published
The Reload II is set to take on the Universal Audio Ox Amp Top Box and Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander Core as it aims to become to go-to recording tool for tube amp players

Best Gibson Les Paul 2025: The greatest Gibson singlecuts for every budget and style
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We break down the latest offerings from Gibson to help you pick the right Les Paul for you

John Mayer acoustics, Brad Paisley amps, a signature Slash model: A fake Wylde Audio website has been taken over by AI – and it’s utterly bizarre
By Matt Owen published
An official-looking website claiming to belong to the Zakk Wylde-fronted brand has surfaced online – and you need to steer well clear

Gibson unveils the Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom – a recreation of the Disraeli Gears LP that now belongs to Albert Lee
By Matt Owen published
The Murphy Lab-aged LP faithfully recreates the original model, but Clapton has added a few personal modifications to the reissue

“If you’re looking for unique tones paired with modern build and playability, it’s an amazing guitar”: Fender Player II Jaguar review
By Matt McCracken published
Getting to grips with what could be the highlight of Fender’s Player II Series

Blackstar muscles in on the wireless system market with AIRWIRE i58 – but how does it stack up against the competition?
By Matt Owen published
The wireless guitar system market is becoming more competitive than ever, and Blackstar’s flagship offering looks set to become a key player

The essential guide to New York City guitar stores – a bucket-list destination for vintage gear enthusiasts
By Huw Price published
Nashville and Chicago get a lot of attention as hotspots of vintage guitar treasure, but don’t discount the Big Apple, where you will find some of the coolest stores on the planet
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