Henry Yates
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Jackson Pro Series Randy Rhoads RR24
By Henry Yates last updated
Dying prematurely in a plane crash is a serious bummer, but at least Randy Rhoads has this incredible guitar as his legacy…

Hofner Colorama
By Henry Yates last updated
Are you looking for a hard rocking, P90 toting Höfner for under 200 quid? Read on…

First Act CE530 Delia
By Henry Yates last updated
Already a major player in the US, First Act's awesome electrics have only recently made it past British passport control, meaning that the CE530 Delia will be a real conversation piece.

Farida Guitars Tequila Club 32N
By Henry Yates last updated
Not yet ratedTG joins the Tequila Club with the new Farida thinline. But is it worth a shot?

Taylor 210E
By Henry Yates last updated
They've been made to suit the working musician – but has Taylor come up with the perfect fit?

Taylor 114ce
By Henry Yates last updated
They've been made to suit the working musician – but has Taylor come up with the perfect fit?

Recording King Carolina RD-27
By Henry Yates last updated
What's in a name? Guitarist finds out with this acoustic formerly known as Johnson…

Washburn WI-64V
By Henry Yates last updated
When you walked into a guitar shop in the '50s, you had a straight choice between humbuckers and singlecoils, and that was that!

Dean DBD Tribute ML
By Henry Yates last updated
Dean has introduced a new model based on Dimebag Darrell's favourite ML body style.

Jackson Demmelition King V
By Henry Yates last updated
Machine Head's Phil Demmel gets a spiky new signature axe

ESP LTD MH-103QM
By Henry Yates last updated
With LTD, the size of your wallet needn't dictate the size of your crowd…

Ibanez RG420EG SBK
By Henry Yates last updated
Looking for a metal axe with bite? TG blows away the cobwebs…

Stanford Guitars PSRD10
By Henry Yates last updated
In a market that is both saturated, yet starved of imagination, a little bit of design flair can go a long way. It's a lesson that has been heeded by Stanford with the PSRD10.

Stanford Guitars MSGC100
By Henry Yates last updated
As a cutaway grand concert, the MSGC100 certainly makes a statement in a drab market…

Akai Deluxe Distortion
By Henry Yates last updated
A ton of features mean that this pedal lives up to its name

Boss Power Stack ST-2
By Henry Yates last updated
This sturdy stompbox is professional but pricey

Jet City Shockwave Distortion
By Henry Yates last updated
A strong distortion from the Soldano-helmed brand

Visual Sound Garagetone Chainsaw
By Henry Yates last updated
Will this distortion pedal massacre your sound?

Manson MA-1
By Henry Yates last updated
A bespoke-design production model with a 'love it or hate it' built-in extra

JP100
By Henry Yates last updated
Music Man calls this an 'affordable' model. Tell that to your bank manager

Schecter Damien Elite 8
By Henry Yates last updated
This guitar could transform your playing, but there are strings attached

Engl Amps Gig Master 15 Head
By Henry Yates last updated
German amp maker Engl's new micro-stack sets out to prove that size doesn't matter...

Ovation DJA34 Bone Yard
By Henry Yates last updated
A visually unique signature electro-acoustic from Guns N' Roses DJ Ashba
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