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A Baum Guitars Verve electric guitar lying on a rug
Baum Guitars Verve review

By Matt McCracken Published

Distinctive looks and a buttery-smooth neck profile with this T-style, but some QC issues hold it back

Electric Guitars
Kawai CX102
"A compelling and well-rounded entry-level piano that prioritises accessibility and sound quality over features": Kawai CX102 digital piano review

By Quentin Lachapèle Published

I find out if the new replacement for Kawai’s KDP-75 is a simple rebrand or a step forward

Keyboards & Pianos
Orange Ed Sheeran Outlowd ES3
Orange Outlowd ES3 Ed Sheeran signature amp review

By Pete Emery Published

Orange teams up with Ed Sheeran to create the Outlowd series of acoustic amplifiers. The diminutive ES3 is the home tool that could add an extra level of lush tone to our home sessions.

Guitar Amps
A Blackstar ID:X Floor Three multi-effects pedal and amp modeller on a worn, wooden floor
“An effortlessly usable unit that delivers dynamically playable sounds”: Blackstar ID:X Floor Three review

By Trevor Curwen Published

Blackstar takes the sounds from its ID:X amp series and puts them into an easy-to-use floor pedal

Guitar Pedals
Warm Audio WA-47jr SE
“An affordable and flexible Neumann U47 FET-inspired mic”: Warm Audio WA-47jr SE review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Classic mics can be very expensive. Can this affordable mic inspired by a popular classic deliver? Let’s find out

Microphones
Kawai ES120
"At this price, it is hard to find a more complete portable digital piano": Kawai ES120 digital piano review

By Quentin Lachapèle Published

Could this be the best portable digital piano at this price? Kawai's ES120 makes a very strong case

Keyboards & Pianos
Modal Electronics Carbon8x
“You'll come for the hands-on tweaking but stay for the sound”: Modal Electronics Carbon8X review

By Andy Jones Published

It's built like a tank and sounds the bomb

Digital Synths
Kawai CA901 review
"It is an impressive and genuinely pleasurable keyboard to play, and arguably one of the finest key actions available on any digital piano today" Kawai CA901 digital piano review

By Quentin Lachapèle Published

The CA901 blurs the line between digital and acoustic in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned pianist

Keyboards & Pianos
Gretsch Electromatic CVT Baritone in Bristol Fog brown sunburst finish shot on wood.
"The baritone format might just be the CVT’s natural home": Gretsch Electromatic CVT Baritone review

By Stuart Williams Published

Forget surf, this baritone is designed to deliver at the meatier end of the rock spectrum

Electric Guitars
Hisong AirStudio S1
“A very impressive all-in-one audio recording solution aimed at music and multimedia users”: Hisong AirStudio S1 review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Crowdfunded startup Hisong wants to simplify mobile recording. Let’s see if it has succeeded

Microphones
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