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Fender Hammertone Boost review
"This pedal excels at delivering a completely clean volume boost - and there's plenty of volume on tap": Fender Hammertone Boost review

By Daryl Robertson Published

Hammer your solo tone into shape with Fender's hard-hitting but affordable boost pedal

Guitar Pedals
Harley Benton DNAFX AmP20: the compact 1/8" modelling combo is finished in black and photographed in close-up and against a slate floor
“For a budget amp, it offers an impressive feature set without costing the earth”: Harley Benton DNAFX AmP20 review

By Richard Blenkinsop Published

Can Harley Benton offer something new in the highly competitive world of modelling amps?

Guitar Amps
EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker
“A feral supernova awaits if you dime those dials”: EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker review

By Jonathan Horsley Published

EarthQuaker Devices' latest fuzz is a love letter to the fabled Tone Bender MkII that presents its dynamite sound in a mini-pedal format

Guitar Pedals
Fender California Standard Redondo
“If my first acoustic guitar were as easy to play as this, I’d have been insanely happy”: Fender California Standard Redondo review

By Phil Weller Published

Fender’s California range makes its acoustic craftsmanship more affordable, while doubling down on brand identity

Acoustic Guitars
Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE Black: the handsome but affordable cutaway acoustic isd photographed against a patterned rug on a wooden floor.
“If you're looking for a do-it-all acoustic guitar for well under $500, then there really aren't many better options”: Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE review

By Richard Blenkinsop Published

High-gloss finish, superb playability, on-board pickup system and all-solid wood… at $339?

Acoustic Guitars
Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X
“Huge sounds in the vein of an artist at the forefront of the progressive metal scene” Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X review

By Pete Emery Published

Neural’s digital expertise combines with Misha Mansoor’s renowned ear for excellent tone to bring us a plugin that serves up everything a player may need to record epic, Periphery-inspired modern metal guitar tones

Guitar Plugins
Blackstar Debut Bass 25: this compact little combo is finished in black with matching grille clothe and is photographed in close-up against a stone floor and weaved rug.
“Its solid quality, punchy tone and its surprising amount of headroom might make it a secret weapon for rehearsals, or even gigs”: Blackstar Debut Bass 25 review

By Connor Flys Published

Blackstar's Debut range, now available in bass flavour - does it hit the spot?

Guitar Amps
A Jet JJ-300 P90 offset guitar on a rug
“Its (mostly) stellar build quality sets it apart from many guitars costing twice the price”: Jet JJ-300 P90 review

By Matt McCracken Published

Jet Guitars' thoughtfully built offset leaves a lasting impression, but it's not without compromise

Electric Guitars
Harley Benton ST-80 FR MN
“Some might say a guitar at this kind of price point has no business resonating so well”: Harley Benton ST-80 FR MN review

By Amit Sharma Published

Harley Benton pays homage to the golden age of shred with this single-pickup and Floyd Rose-equipped firecracker

Electric Guitars
Kernom Ridge Overdrive shot on metal grate in photo studio
"The Ridge does something different, which makes it genuinely worthy of praise": Kernom Ridge Overdrive review

By Matt McCracken Published

A pedal that gives you all your favourite drives in one box, and then some

Guitar Pedals
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