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“Built to a standard that few can come close to”: Patrick James Eggle 96 Rob Harris Signature review
By Dave Burrluck published
When the guitarist for acid jazz/funk band Jamiroquai gets together with top luthier Patrick James Eggle, is it Virtual Insanity or will the results Blow Your Mind?
“This all-original distortion circuit is a home run for fans of ’90s guitar tones”: JHS Hard Drive review
By Stuart Williams published
Josh Scott’s tribute to ’90s guitar tones brings us gain and lots of it, in a versatile stompbox that has Mesa/Marshall vibes, grungy grit, and EQ’ing options for those who like it scooped
“Cort really is to be congratulated once again for delivering on its Masterpiece promise”: Cort Abstract Delta and Modern Black review
By David Mead published
Two acoustics from Cort’s China-based workshop that couldn’t be further apart in style, from the traditional overtones of the Abstract Delta, to the more contemporary Modern Black
“It passed almost every test with flying colors”: Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster SH review
By Matt Owen published
A stealth contender for the nicest-looking (and best-performing) Squier of the year, this budget stunner has serious Andy Summers vibes – and versatility written all over it
“No cooler instrument”: Gibson Custom Shop 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue review
By Neville Marten published
If there’s a cooler high-end electric 12-string on the market today we haven't seen it...
“Thrill-seekers wishing to add ear-melting fuzz to their bass will be in tonal nirvana”: Goliath FX Hornburg Fuzz review
By Nick Wells published
With drive tones verging on the mythical, is this the ultimate bass fuzz?
“The classic British sound of a Laney amp”: Laney BCC Ironheart and Lionheart LoudPedals review
By Trevor Curwen published
Laney presents the signature Tom Quayle and Martin Miller pedalboard versions of a pair of its finest amps, featuring 60 watts of real amp power, right at your feet
“It’s built for powerchords that snarl and growl”: Epiphone Yungblud SG Junior review
By Amit Sharma published
This ‘anonymous’ signature model is a garage-rock workhorse – grab one while you can
“The playability and the fast response make it a pleasure”: Chapman Law Maker Legacy review
By Dave Burrluck published
The last Chapman guitar we reviewed was made in the UK. This new 2024 model is crafted in India. It’s time to catch up with this globe-trotting troupe
“At this level and price it’s a serious starter, spare or – as it ever was – a wicked slide guitar”: Guild Polara Deluxe review
By Dave Burrluck published
Guild has revamped its ’70s-era Polara range. We spent some time with this mid-range 2024 model: a modern pawn-shop prize or a copy too far?
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