Music Radar Team

Paiste have modernised the classic signature series and managed to stay true to the hallmark bright, crisp sound

Add a quartet of nine-pin power punks to Mesa's Lonestar and what do you get? We reckon the Lonestar Special is one of the best Boogies ever…

Stunning emulation of Jimi's sounds. Worth taking for a spin whether you're a Hendrix fan or not.

Zildjian's Armand series take the lead from the Beautiful Baby blueprint with a traditional finish and classic tone

Legacy is the next step on from Evolution, and apart from the lacklustre hi-hats, the results are mostly superb

Fans of twang rejoice, as Danelectro returns to the guitar market with a new take on the '56 U-2

If you're in the market for a vibrato-equipped modern rock guitar, look no further

The original 'Plexi' sound that is better and louder than ever.

Take a maple shell, fit it with metal sliding panels and voila, a world of sounds is at your fingertips as long as you can afford it

Workbench takes an already wonderful concept into another dimension allowing you to create things that just aren't possible even from the best custom shop in the world. A revelation.

This quintessially British amp may now be made in China, but it's better than ever

Two steel Black Panther drums offering tremendous value for money and a required investigation for anyone seeking a metal-shelled snare

Masters of the modernist electric guitar go all 1952 on us...

This outrageously-styled yet affordable Chrome Cobra pedal divides opinion but plays superbly

A durable new wah with a penchant for rock

A well-featured external preamp to help you get more out of your recordings.

After more than 50 years Gretsch unveils a new-look Classic, and it was worth the wait

Right now, this is arguably the world's most advanced valve amp – Engl's Horst Langer has raised the bar for everyone.

A surprisingly fat and bigger output – a neat secret weapon for your Strat.  

With the master wound up, the Budda's dynamic punch and clean headroom easily matches the established top guns in this genre.

Effects processor for an acoustic sound on your amp, mixer or computer.

This highly original product is great for experiments in sound.

Crank the Reactor up and the roar of a valve power stage can turn even the most modest modeller into a monster sounding amp.

Easy to use and great for live work, every rock act should have one.

Budget kits take another step forward with this glittering new addition to Ludwig's Accent range