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?

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

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

Michael Kelly Hybrid Special
By Henry Yates last updated
It's facing stiff competition, but Kelly's hero is one of the best in its class

Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST
By Henry Yates last updated
Active pickups and through-neck for less than £650? Doesn't sound like Desolation to us...

Fender Road Worn Player Series HSS Stratocaster
By Henry Yates last updated
Hotter features and pimped-up pickups on a classic design

Gibson Melody Maker Flying V
By Henry Yates last updated
Willing to sell your own gran for a 'real' Gibson. Now you don't have to…

Exclusive: The Darkness talk new album
By Henry Yates last updated
Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has revealed the band's hotly anticipated third album is almost complete and that they've taken inspiration from Dire Straits and AC/DC.

Line 6 POD HD
By Henry Yates last updated
This HD amp modeller claims to be '10 times' better than before, we test these bold claims...

Vox Series 22
By Henry Yates last updated
A new addition at the affordable end of the legendary amp-maker's range of electric guitars

Way Huge Electronics Ringworm
By Henry Yates last updated
Talk about opening a can of worms…

Fender G-Dec 3 Fifteen
By Henry Yates last updated
This Fender's got the fun factor - but it means business too

MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
By Henry Yates last updated
Just when you thought Zakk had signed everything possible…

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…
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