Paul Day

The Indonesian-built Yorktown-BV incorporates Gretsch design influences and a cosmetic approach long associated with the famous US maker

The Sunset I 'borrows' Gretsch design influences and is produced in Indonesia

The name '70s Stratocaster Deluxe' might suggest something comparatively straightforward, but this new model puts the Pawn Shop approach to effective use

The Fender Pawn Shop Super Sonic actually resurrects a short-lived model first seen in 1997 bearing the Squier brand name

Is that Strat drunk? Nope, in fact, it's not a Strat at all, it's an Offset Special - a Jazzmaster-Strat hybrid and one of the latest models to join Fender's quirk-laden Pawn Shop range

Fender's selection of offbeat electrics continues to expand with the arrival of another novel addition to the Pawn Shop Series

The latest Dano six-string makes a briefer than usual trip into the brand's past, this time reviving a model from the 90s

This new Mexican-made Fender takes the Telecaster into low-tuned territory via an extended neck and a trio of pickups

Side-stepping the radio setup

This new Godin keeps things simple but effective

A fresh model from a major Canadian maker

The Verythin bass makes a welcome return

The latest Club in Hofner's Contemporary line updates the original model

A simple but effective solution

A budget '60s solidbody revived and revised

This new addition to the Sterling stable keeps the Axis image, but loses the heavy-duty hardware

The latest six-string electric from Music Man makes an affordable return to the Albert Lee HH

A big-bodied archtop-electric with more than a hint of Gibson influence

Now available with added wobble

DigiTech's latest intelligent pitch shifter pedal is the best yet for guitarists, being the first to generate accurate harmonies from simple chord strumming.

Styled along 60s lines, the latest Vox electric offers the ultimate in self-contained portability via an onboard amp, twin speakers and even a rhythm section!

A boom Styled along 60s lines, the latest Vox electric offers the ultimate in self-contained portability via an onboard amp, twin speakers and even a rhythm section!Vox?

A European-made beauty with enhanced electronics

Debuting in 2000, the Italia range has now been re-launched, courtesy of a new distributor. But how does the Imola Standard hold up in the current market?