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From stompboxes to boutique handwired combos, here's our pick of 2008's new gear

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2008 has been a bumper year for guitar gear. From the smorgasbord of products launched back in the first quarter at NAMM and Musikmesse, to the mountain of equipment scrutinised by the experts at Guitarist and Total Guitar magazines, there's been something new and exciting for all tastes and pockets.

Throughout the course of the year, we've been blown away everything from humble stompboxes to handwired boutique amps. Without further ado then, in ascending price order, here's MusicRadar's pick of the 10 best guitar products that have rocked our world in 2008.

Click on the product name to read our original reviews with audio and video demos.

Under £500

Vox JamVOX £159

The ultimate jam and practice solution? We said: "JamVOX is a brilliant idea well executed. If you have a computer and want to easily make it into a facility for guitar, you need JamVOX!"

MXR Carbon Copy delay pedal £199

Analogue delay sounds of the past with a modern twist. We said: "As a mass-market analogue delay in a conveniently-sized package, there is little around that can touch this pedal."

Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s £279

The best entry-level Stratocaster on the market? We said: "Although Squier's Standard Series represents good value, we must now suggest that the Classic Vibe range has become the initial port of call if you're after your first Strat."

Blackstar HT5-S Mini Stack £349

The best value recording amp on the planet? We said: "The price makes the HT5-S excellent value for money and effectively annihilates all but the most serious competition. It's likely to find a lot of dedicated fans and we suggest you order yours now. There might be quite a rush."

Line 6 M13 £389

Line 6's most ambitious stompbox modeller yet. We said: "For gigging players struggling with an ever more complicated collection of single-sound pedals, it's a must-try. The M13 is really quite unlike anything else on the market today."