Positive Grid Spark Mini review By Rob Laing last updated 27 October 22 The Spark 40 has got a smaller 10W sibling and it offers a similarly audacious range of sounds and functions in a non-more-portable format – and [spoilers] it sounds huge
Positive Grid Riff review By James Farmer last updated 27 October 22 This affordable, compact audio interface from Positive Grid just made recording guitars even more accessible
Positive Grid Spark review By Rob Laing last updated 27 October 22 With features such as Smart Jam and Auto Chord, is this the future of desktop amplification?
Aclam The Woman Tone review By Trevor Curwen last updated 26 October 22 Eric Clapton adjusted his guitar’s knobs to get that signature sound, and now it can be yours by stomping on a footswitch
Kramer Disciple D-1 Bass review By Joel McIver last updated 26 October 22 The unashamedly extrovert K-Bass continues its purple reign
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ V review By Joel McIver last updated 26 October 22 Loaded with DiMarzio pickups and tone-shaping power, the new five-string from Charvel is a hot-rodded bass ace with a strong '80s vibe
Fender Pro Junior IV SE review By Nick Guppy last updated 26 October 22 Fender’s entry-level tube combo gets a limited-edition run that’s more affordable than the standard model. It might just be the bargain of the year…
Gretsch G2420 Streamliner review By Matt McCracken published 24 October 22 Big hollow-body sound on a budget
Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster All-Mahogany review By Dave Burrluck last updated 21 October 22 Fender’s initial American Acoustasonic Telecaster launch has spawned quite the range of innovative instruments. Here’s one of its most successful combinations yet…
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 review By Chris Gill last updated 20 October 22 The EBMM x Darkglass collab continues with a five-string version that augments the StingRay with onboard dirt and fuzz
Boss GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor review By Alex Lynham last updated 18 October 22 Boss is back with its leanest, meanest multi-effects floorboard yet – now with touchscreen control
PJD Carey Apprentice review By Dave Burrluck last updated 14 October 22 Why don’t more makers just focus on simplicity, playability and sound? Well, here’s a boutique level Junior-style guitar that does exactly that. Fasten your seat belts, you’re in for a ride!
ESP LTD Deluxe SN-1000HT Fire Blast review By Paul Riario last updated 14 October 22 Who needs a Floyd Rose when you have a turbo-charged S-style with no limits like this?
Reverend Billy Corgan Signature Z-One review By Chris Gill last updated 6 October 22 Featuring a chambered alder body and the Smashing Pumpkins frontman's signature Railhammer humbuckers, the Z-One is a versatile platform for high-voltage rock
Patrick James Eggle Macon SC Goldtop review By Neville Marten last updated 5 October 22 Another single-cut from one of the UK’s finest luthiers, but are dramatic timbers, classy hardware and thoughtful electrics enough to convince us there’s gold in them there hills?
Córdoba Stage review By Dave Burrluck last updated 30 September 22 Described by Córdoba as its “first nylon-string electric”, the Stage breaks all the rules but not your wallet. Does it sound as good as it looks?
Gretsch G5700 Lap Steel review By Dave Burrluck last updated 28 September 22 A newly refreshed lap steel from Gretsch, with bags of style
Baroni AFK150 review By Nick Guppy last updated 28 September 22 From the cult Foxgear pedal brand comes Baroni’s latest innovation: a micro head that could just be the most portable tube amp out there
Manson Meta MBM-2 P-90 and MBM-2SF review By Stuart Williams last updated 28 September 22 We take a look at two new Matt Bellamy guitars built on an identical platform, but with very different offerings – one even comes equipped with a Sustainiac and onboard Fuzz Factory circuit
SoundLad Liverpool Scran review By Rob Laing last updated 28 September 22 One of the most versatile Brit-rock in a box drives at this price? Definitely maybe