Latest reviews
"This could well be Harley Benton's most impressive electric guitar platform yet when it comes to value": Harley Benton ST-Modern HSS review
Can a more affordable version of its 2024 success story raise the bar for Benton?
“Plentiful bass, well rounded trebles, bags of toneful volume”: Atkin Dust Bowl 0012S & 00014 review
Alister Atkin’s UK workshop pays homage to the stripped-back, no-frills instruments that were available in the USA nearly a century ago when money was tight but roots music was blooming
“One of Supro’s finest combo offerings thus far”: Supro Black Magick Reverb TB review
Tyler Bryant's signature tube combo brings more power, blendable channels and headroom for pedals – but you might want to just crank it up for that sweet overdrive
“Allow you to focus on your technique rather than trying to hold onto the pick”: Bog Street Picks review
They’re the picks everyone is talking about – but can they make you a better player?
"I'm not a big amp plugin user beyond recording – but my time with these three changed my playing habits": Universal Audio UAD Dream '65 Reverb, Ruby '63 Top Boost and Lion '68 Super Lead Amplifier plugins review
UA's acclaimed amp modeling pedals are channeled into native plugins – is the recipe right for recording and more?
“The tonal character and responsiveness is indeed quite tubular”: Vox Valvenergy 2nd Series pedals review
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
“A luxurious axe that’s much more than a bare-bones Junior model”: ESP LTD Deluxe EC-01FT review
This mid-priced single-cut offers a simple single-pickup drive – but a whole lot of tones to sniff out
“An instrument this writer would happily gig with, no hesitation”: Godin Radium review
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
