Reviews

UA's acclaimed amp modeling pedals are channeled into native plugins – is the recipe right for recording and more?

Compact pedals with real tubes and real tube energy – are these the missing link between your guitar and amp? We give the Valvenergy 2nd Series pedals a test run

This mid-priced single-cut offers a simple single-pickup drive – but a whole lot of tones to sniff out

Along with making guitars for Alex Lifeson, Godin’s standard electric range has plenty to offer. We take this pared-down roots-rocker for a long overdue spin

A compact and functional multi-effects pedal that knocks it out of the park for value where it matters

Part bass, part guitar, we get to grips with the Classic Vibe version of Fender’s very own dichotomy of tone

The British amp-in-a-box specialist expands the Halcyon drive pedal series with a next-gen take on the Marshall Bluesbreaker

The workhorse is newly shod for the modern player but still packs the tones that made it famous

A fuss-free dual-channel tube head that delivers some of the best tones available at this price point – and higher

The nastiest pedal we’ve ever tried? We get to grips with this pitch-shifting noise-maker