Reviews

In our Fender Champion 20 review, we ask the question: Is this the Ultimate Beginner Combo Amp? Let’s find out.

In our Yamaha THR10 review we look at what is starting to be called “the king of desktop amps”. Does it live up to the hype?

We review the amp that changed it all – the Orange Micro Terror, giving you monster tones on a Micro budget!

We review the Boss GT-1 and ask the question: Can this multi-FX pedal provide the flexibility that pros need?

In just four years, the Boss Katana has quickly established itself as the number one choice for the budget minded guitarist. Now with the MKII series, Boss has extended the Katana’s capabilities to make it something that appeals to all. We take a look at this amazingly versitile sub $300 amp.

Could a desktop unit genuinely replace the practice combo amp? Our Yamaha THR5 review finds it maybe already has!

We take a look at Behringer’s take on the Vibrato pedal, the UV300 – does it stack up to some of the higher priced alternatives?

We take a look at the biggest hype on the block in 2021 – Neural DSP’s new Quad Cortex Modelling amp

In our Behringer UO300 Ultra Octaver review, we take an honest look at this Boss OC-5 clone, and see if it stacks up.

We review the Behringer NR300 – their take on the classic Boss NS2 noise reducer pedal, but at a much reduced price. Does it compare?

We review the Behringer EQ700 Graphic Equalizer pedal, and find it more than stands up to it’s much higher priced rivals.

We check out Behringer’s CS400 compression sustainer pedal – a great option if you don’t want to splash out but still want the sound.

In our review of the Behringer UC200 Ultra Chorus, we take a look at the more affordable version of the Boss Super Chorus CH-1.

We check out the guitarist on a budget’s best friend, Behringer, and their take on a real Vintage Delay Pedal, the VD400

We take a look at one of the most popular budget LP style guitars on the market today – is it quality at a beginner price?

We check out one of Behringer’s most popular pedals – the SF300 Super Fuzz, a popular pedal for Big Muff/FZ-2 fans on a budget.

We take a look at Behringer’s budget contender to the TS808’s crown as best vintage tube overdrive pedal.

Known more for it’s classic tube amps, Marshall has been known to dip it’s toe in solid state from time to time. We take a look at the popular MG50GFX.

The Fender Mustang I V2 has been around for years, and often gets overlooked for some of the newer modelling amps on the market. However, for the money this is still a great practice amp – as long as you steer clear of it’s weak spot. We take a look.

Seagull’s S6 is making waves as a killer guitar at a very attractive price, but can it hold up to the hype? We put the guitar through it’s paces.

We review the Epiphone DR-100, and explain why it wins our award for best acoustic in it’s categor

Harley Benton has taken the budget guitar world by storm with their wide range of affordable guitars that punch well above their weight. We take a look at their “mid range” take on the Les Paul, and find a no longer quite as hidden gem.

What makes the Taylor 214CE Acoustic Guitar so popular? Is it just another well-made guitar with a price-tag inflated by brand value? Or, do you get an instrument that is spectacular and memorable? Let’s find out.

Fender has long been top of the heap for sub $200 acoustic guitars, and the CD-60 is no exception. We take a deep dive into the budget beauty, as well as looking at some alternatives if you find it out of stock.

What makes Dragon Heart Picks so popular? Are they just another eccentric guitar pick in a market flooded with unconventional designs? Or, do they achieve something that the big-name brands have overlooked despite being around for decades?

The Gibson ES-335 is one of the most sought after guitars of all time, and for good reason. However, while Epiphone has long held the crown of best budget alternative, Harley Benton has been giving them a run for their money of late with the HB-35. Let’s take a look.

Boasting vintage-inspired designs, modern playability, and an arsenal of unique sounds, the Fender Modern Player Series telecasters are for guitarists who want classic looking guitars that breaks the rules in a sonically pleasing way.

In our recent roundup of electric guitar starter packs, we gave the DST-102 our best budget starter pack award due to it’s above average components and best in class gig bag. We take a deeper dive into Donner’s flagship budget guitar to see what makes it such an attractive proposition.

With the 2020 line refresh, Epiphone are inching closer and closer to their big brother, and in the Les Paul Custom Pro, they might just be almost the whole way there. Save for a few finer (and easily upgraded) appointments, you could turn your eyes away from the headstock and think you were playing a $4000 guitar. Let’s take a look.

The Epiphone Les Paul Studio got a revamp in the 2020 Epiphone shake up. We go over all of the new features and improvements that make it a real contender.

The PRS SE Standard 24 gives you the opportunity to own one of the best guitar brands out there, but for a “Student Edition” price. But does this affordable model live up to the fabled Paul Reed Smith brand?