Furch Violet Master's Choice, Yellow Deluxe and Red Deluxe review By David Mead published 31 May 23 Three Grand Auditorium models from the Czech Republic manufacturer’s catalog, with price points varying from entry level to top end. What’s the difference? Let’s find out…
Paoletti 112 Loft Series 2P90 review By Dave Burrluck published 29 May 23 Let Paoletti transport you to the rolling hills, history and culture of Tuscany with a direct link to a classic wine or two. Oh, and the company makes rather fine guitars! Time for a taste…
Origin Effects M-EQ Driver review By Trevor Curwen published 26 May 23 Origin Effects builds on the sonic signature of a 1950s EQ unit, offering a flexible new take on drive pedals
Danelectro Blackout ’59M NOS+ review By Dave Burrluck published 24 May 23 Danelectro’s most famous guitar recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary and now gets a stage-aimed refresh for 2023
Cort G300 Glam and G300 Raw review By Dave Burrluck published 22 May 23 Cor-Tek might make a colossal number of guitars for other people, but its own brand, Cort, is gaining traction with sharply priced and very well-spec’d guitars such as this new G300 duo
Maybury Cholla review By Dave Burrluck published 16 May 23 Most of us are happy with off-the-shelf guitar designs, but there’s nothing quite like ordering up your own custom-made guitar. We asked Maybury Guitars to build us one, and this is what we received
Takamine GD34CE BLK review By David Mead published 11 May 23 Based on the Takamine used by Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, the GD34CE has all of its stablemates' classic good looks on a budget. But how does it sound?
Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium review By Trevor Curwen published 9 May 23 Dumble and Klon-inspired tones united in one awe-inspiring overdrive pedal
Walrus Audio Melee review By Trevor Curwen published 8 May 23 Ambient distortion or distorted ambience? It’s all here in a single box and controlled with a wiggle stick!
Ashdown MF484 2.N review By Nick Guppy published 5 May 23 Ashdown’s new 30-watt head features Two Notes’ integrated speaker emulation and reactive load, making it a powerful tool for live and studio
Eventide H90 Harmonizer review By Trevor Curwen published 4 May 23 A step up from the H9, Eventide’s latest Harmonizer multi-effects unit lets you use two algorithms at the same time – with spectacular results
Marshall Bluesbreaker, Shredmaster, Drivemaster and Guv'nor review By Trevor Curwen published 3 May 23 The well-loved, long-gone classics have returned as the Vintage Reissue Pedals series – complete with their original circuitry
C9 Custom Ventura Standard review By Dave Burrluck published 21 April 23 A new guitar-making venture in the North East of England promises boutique-like style at everyday prices
Rapier 22 and Saffire review By Dave Burrluck published 19 April 23 Rapier launched in 2022 with the well-received 33 model. Can the ’60s stylists hit the target again with these two new additions for 2023?
VegaTrem VT2 Telecaster Tremolo review By Dave Burrluck published 17 April 23 Unless it’s a Bigsby, whammy bars on Telecasters have been considered close to sacrilegious. Until now...
PRS SE McCarty 594 Singlecut and SE McCarty 594 Singlecut Standard review By Dave Burrluck published 14 April 23 PRS’s advance on the SE front continues with a pair of Singlecuts, with or without a maple top, and plenty of vintage references. We take ’em for a spin
Taylor American Dream AD12e-SB review By David Mead published 10 April 23 Taylor describes its American Dream guitars as “spartan and minimalist” by design, but does this add up to any shortcomings in tone? Let’s find out
Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer and Flying V review By Neville Marten published 5 April 23 This intriguing collaboration between Epiphone and Gibson’s fabled Custom Shop has produced faithful reproductions of two of the most brilliantly radical guitars ever devised
Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb review By Trevor Curwen published 4 April 23 Strymon gives the BigSky Cloud algorithm its own pedal as the first in a new, more compact series – and it sounds phenomenal
Larrivée 0-44R, 000-44R and OMV-44R review By David Mead published 20 March 23 Larrivée’s 44 Legacy Series introduces a range of characterful guitars in a selection of body sizes, each with an upgraded high-gloss finish. Let’s find out exactly how they shine