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August 2024

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August 30
- “More than evokes the spirit of the original while delivering a tone and feel that is sure to get the best out of your playing”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard review
August 29
- “A pair of extremely well-made guitars with bags of character and great sound, topped off with a very capable pickup and preamp”: Auden 632 Series Chester 000 and Bowman OM review
August 28
- “A real giggers’ delight, far from precious and with a very strong, full-fat P-90 roar”: Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior and Epiphone USA Collection Coronet review
August 27
- “The pinnacle of that most utilitarian of accessories”: Peterson Stroboclip HDC review
August 23
- “The POD Express has the added edge of being able to integrate into existing rigs… It’s an excellent all-rounder”: Line 6 POD Express review
August 22
- "Delivers on all fronts heavy and looks phenomenal whilst doing so": Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 review
- “The special sauce is the Enhance facility, which mimics the input stage of tube amps”: Blackstar Polar 2 review
August 21
- "I’m happy to report that the Storia III is more than just a pretty face; it delivers a performance that matches its attractive appearance": Yamaha Storia III review
- “IEMs are the future – and these are solid performers to start with”: Ultimate Ears Pro UE 150, UE 250 and UE 350 In-Ear Monitors review
August 20
- “Any clean tone would benefit from some Airchild tonal enrichment”: J Rockett Airchild 660 review
August 19
- “When you want the sound and versatility of a big amp but don’t want to deal with more volume than you need”: Blackstar HT Series MK III HT-1R, HT-5R and HT-20RH review
August 16
- “Lots of thought has gone into this. There’s a learning curve involved, but getting through that and turning this up in a room is a rewarding experience”: Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 review
August 15
- “This super-playable, stage-ready electro is hard to put down”: Martin X Series GPC X2E review
August 14
- “A ravishing instrument… from the softest pluck to the hardest strum, the GS Mini never loses its cool”: Taylor 50th Anniversary GS Mini-E Rosewood review
August 13
- “Incredible… will significantly expand your mind and your sonic palette”: Death By Audio/EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows II review
August 12
- "With its incredibly low action, flat fingerboard radius, slim neck, and smooth finish, this guitar almost seems to play itself": Yamaha CG182SF review
- “Both these guitars tick practically all the boxes for us. Craft is top of the line and they sound very good indeed”: Furch Vintage Pure & Violet Deluxe SM review
August 11
- “A ‘best-of-the-best’ in terms of retro features”: Fender Vintera II ’60s Precision Bass review
August 9
- “It feels like we’ve been in an episode of The Twilight Zone. If you’re bored by the usual suspects, you’ll have some serious fun here”: Vintage REVO Series Custom Supreme & Trio review
August 8
- “Offers guitarists everything they love about ’70s Strats with none of the issues they hate”: Fender 70th Anniversary Vintera II Antigua Stratocaster review
August 7
- “An open-tuned five-string guitar is unique and will clearly have niche appeal… but you just can’t help bashing out those classic Keith Richards riffs”: Newman 5 String review
August 6
- "The notes are quite resonant, and there is a depth of sound that belies its modest price tag and humble materials": Yamaha C40II review
- “All the main food groups of electric guitar tone… The sounds are stellar”: Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 review
August 5
- “If you want those vintage sounds but your amp doesn’t have onboard reverb and tremolo, this is the perfect remedy”: Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 review
August 1
- "This guitar is a solid choice for those seeking vintage style and sound without the vintage price tag": Epiphone Les Paul Special review
- “Delivers a stunning sound with bags of sustain and a complex tonal profile”: Sheeran by Lowden W05 review