Reviews

We check out the Universal Audio Galaxy ‘74 Tape Echo and Reverb Pedal and find a Roland Space Echo in a much more convenient box – and more!

We check out the Universal Audio Galaxy ‘74 Tape Echo and Reverb Pedal, and find UA have someone packed two equally awesome units in one.

We check out the new Universal Audio Max Preamp and Dual Compressor, a premium price, but definitely a premium product.

With the new Player’s Edition of the White Falcon, Gretsch have managed to fuse classic looks With modern playability

In our Epiphone Les Paul Special ii Review, we look at this beginner level Gibson LP tribute, and ask if it lives up to the name?

In our Squier Affinity Telecaster review, we take a look at one of the best options for players starting out – but maybe not long term.

In our PRS SE Custom 24 review, we find this “student edition” packs a real punch, and gives you a lot of guitar for your money.

In our Fender Bassbreaker 15 review, we take a look at this hugely popular combo and get to the heart of what people love about it.

We check out the new Neural DSP plugin, bringing Tom Morello’s unique sound to your fingertips!

In this Boss SDE-3000D review, we’ve covered the new pedal version of the legendary ’80s rack mounted processor – did someone say Van Halen?!

In our Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Review, we ask the question – should you take the leap on a high end Fender?

We’re big fans of the Audio Technica ATH-M50x Review Closed Back Studio Monitoring Headphones – check out our deep dive!

We review the Adam Audio Studio Pro SP-5 Closed-back Headphones, and find them a killer pick for premium studio monitor headphones.

We review the new D’Angelico Excel DC Tour Semi-hollowbody, a slightly stripped back but no less amazing version of the Excel.

We review the Infinity 2 looper from Pigtronix, and find it a killer option for anyone who doesn’t quite have the best timing!

We review the Supro 1695TJ Black Magick 1×12″ 25-watt Tube Combo Amp, packed with all that Jimmy Page mojo!

We review the Marshall ORI20H Origin 20-watt Tube Head, and find it gives you those plexi tones at a bargain price!

We review the Line 6 PowerCab 112 Plus, and find it a killer option for those looking for a more advanced FRFR!

In our Blackstar Fly 3 Mini review, we get up close and personal with this 10 watt beauty that has everyone talking.

We take a closer look at the Fender Pro Jr IV, one of our favorite small tube amps, and a great option for beginners.

In our Gibson Les Paul Studio review, we look at easily the best entry point to the Les Paul line for those with affordable tastes!

In our Gibson Les Paul Special review, we run the guitar through it’s paces, and explain why we think it’s the best P90 guitar money can buy!

In our Taylor BT1 Baby Taylor Review, we give a full accounting of why we named this the best budget offering from Taylor’s product range!

In our Yamaha GigMaker Standard Acoustic Pack review, we go over this budget wonder from one of the market leaders in acoustic guitars.

In our Taylor K14ce Builder’s Edition review, we run you through everything there is to know about our absolute favorite Taylor!

We review the Epiphone Riviera, something of a standout in the Epiphone line, giving you an ES-335 look but with a twist in the tone!

We review the Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS, our “top pick” in our roundup of the best Squier guitars in the range today!

In our Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster review, we give you the rundown on what we’ve named our favorite Squier guitar!

We review the Squier Bullet Mustang, one of the most popular – and most fun – budget guitars in the Fender/Squier range.

In our Bugera V5 Infinium review, we find that Bugera managed to pack a whole ton of tone into this surprisingly small package!

In our Marshal SV20C Studio Vintage review, we find that Marshall somehow managed to fit that Plexi sound into a 20 watt tube combo!

In our Yamaha LL-TA Transacoustic review, we give you the the rundown on this midrange dreadnought guitar from an acoustic market leader.

We review the Fender Acoustasonic 40, and find it to be one of the best value acoustic guitar amps on the market today.

In our Taylor Academy 10 Review, we give you the rundown on what we consider to be the best student grade dreadnought on the market.

We get up close and personal with the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa, a fantastic all rounder that looks amazing, sounds killer and plays like a dream.

We take a deeper look at the Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60, a killer option for all gigging singer songwriters!

In our review of the Orange Crush 12, we go through the finer points of why this is one of our favorite amps around $100

In our Fender Acoustasonic 15 review, we get into deep detail with one of our favorite acoustic guitar amps on the market today.

In our Fender ‘65 Twin Reverb Neo review, we find an amp with exceptional clean tones, all the way up to serious volumes!

We check out the Martin D Jr-10E, a killer dreadnought acoustic guitar, especially for those with small hands!

In our Yamaha THR30 II Review, we take a look at this now classic desktop amp that still has something of a stranglehold on the market.

Our review of the Donner Arena 2000 multi-FX/modeler finds that Donner have struck gold with this budget beauty!

In our Donner Hush I Review, we find that this affordable instrument maker has crafted an impressive travel guitar for the budget market.

We review the Epiphone Starling, our Best Budget choice in our roundup of the best acoustic guitars for beginners!

We review the Taylor 214ce, a high end Mexican made alternative to Taylor’s other US made guitars – and find it stands up!

We review the Donner DJP-1000 Jazz Guitar, and find it to be maybe one of the best 335 style guitars at it’s price point!

We review the Gibson G45, our Editor’s Choice in our review of the 7 best acoustic guitars on the market today.

We review the PRS SE Hollowbody II – our top pick in our roundup of the best hollow body electric guitars on the market!

We review the Taylor T5Z Classic – our Editor’s Choice in our round up of the best hollow body electric guitars.

We review the Breedlove Eco Discovery S Concert, the “Top Pick” in our roundup of the 7 best acoustic guitars under $500.

We review the Fender CC-60s, our Best Budget pick in our roundup of the 7 best acoustic guitars – and for good reason!

We review the Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack, our best budget option in our roundup of the best electric guitar starter sets.

We review the Ibanez Artcore AG75G, our best budget choice in our roundup of the best hollow body electric guitars. 

We review the Yamaha Gigmaker Electric Guitar Pack, and find a great starter pack for aspiring guitarists!

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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 review the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany, and find an awesome entry point to Taylor guitars that gives you quite the forgiving playing experience!

In our Martin D-16E, we check out one of the most popular Martin dreadnoughts on the market today – and it sounds good!

In our Taylor BBT Big Baby Taylor Review, we check out this premium beginner guitar from the acoustic heavyweights, Taylor.

In our Epiphone Slash J45 Review, we find an attainably priced version of the Slash icon that sounds good at just about anything

In our Gibson ES-335 Review, we take a closer look at what makes it the gold standard of semi-hollow guitars!

In our Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth Review, we find a blacked out beast of a semi hollow guitar – check it out!

In our Taylor American Dream AD17 review, we find an exceptionally balanced instrument that’s a step up to Taylor’s US models.

We review the Eventide H9 Max, and find it is stuffed full of amazing studio quality tones, all at a working musician’s price point.

In our Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic Review, we find a genuine gem with enough unique charm to back up it’s legend status.

In our Fender Noventa Jazzmaster review, we check out Fender’s new take on what makes the Jazzmaster so special!

In our Fender Blues Junior III review, we find that classic fender sound – at a price point that won’t kill you!

In our Ibanez PN15 Parlor review, we find an inexpensive parlor guitar – almost travel guitar – that stands on very solid ground.

In our Gretsch Jim Dandy review, we find this budget price parlor guitar punches above it’s weight – way above it’s weight.

In our Yamaha CSF3M Review, we find this premium parlor guitar is a no-brainer for those with a little more to spend!

In our Epiphone ES335 review, we find another home run for Gibson’s baby brother as this big bodied classic hits an affordable price.

In our Epiphone SG Special Review, we take a look at the budget brother of one of the most iconic Gibson models of all time.

In our Fender American Performer Stratocaster Review, we ask – Is Fender’s Entry Level US Strat Worth the Price Jump?

We review the Gibson ES-339, and find a guitar with all the benefits of the ES-335 but in a slightly smaller package – check it out!

In our Sire Larry Carlton H7, we find a beautifully made semi hollow guitar – but can it take on the Epiphone ES-335? We find out!

In our Donner DED-80 Drums Review, we find that this budget instrument machine has a great product for kids to learn on!

In our Donner DST-400 Review, we find the budget guitar brand taking a step up with it’s first shot at a more intermediate market.

In our Schecter Hellraiser C-1 Review we find a killer guitar for the price, especially if you’re looking for great metal tones!

In our ​​Fender George Harrison Telecaster Review, wel ask – a true icon or just another special edition? Read on to find out!

In our Fender Player Stratocaster Review, we ask – is this entry level Strat worth the price jump from a Squier? Read to find out!

With so many different places to learn guitar these days, we highlight all of the best apps for learning guitar right off your device!

In our Fender Play Review, we find that the classic guitar and amp manufacturer might have hit a home run with this online course platform.

In our Donner DST-152 guitar review, we find yet another decent quality beginner guitar from Donner, just right for the price!

In our PRS SE Silver Sky review, we take a look at the lauded John Mayer signature guitar, and compare to it’s rival Stratocaster model.

We take a full look at GuitarTricks.com in our new up to date review. How does it stack up to the rapidly filling field of online guitar instruction?

With the quality you find in the modern day Epiphone, you have to ask – are Gibson trying to compete with themselves? We review.

If you’re looking for a good beginner acoustic guitar, or just a backup for small gigs, check out our Fender CD-60S review.

Ultimate Guitar throws their hat into the somewhat crowded online guitar school market. Does it stack up to competitors like Fender Play?

Both the Yamaha FG800 and the Yamaha FS800 are darlings in the budget acoustic space. Why is that? We take a look.

We review the Martin LX1E Little Martin – does this budget Martin live up to the brand’s reputation? We give it a full once over!

The Spark caused quite a splash online when it was released. But does this desktop amp live up to the marketing hype? We take a look.

In our review of the Yamaha C40, we find the budget classical guitar to be a great match for someone taking their first musical steps!

We review the Guitar Super System, a guitar learning course run by Tyler Larsen of Music Is Win – but is the course win?

Donner’s Dumbal Drive aims to get you the price of a high end amp in a budget end pedal. Check out our review to find out more!

The Yamaha Pacifica PAC112V is a sleeper guitar for beginners who want something better than Squire but at a better price!

The Donner Mod Square pedal offers a huge range of different modulation effects at an incredible price. We take a look!

Donner’s Circle Looper pedal has a lot of tricks up it’s sleeve, not least the incredible drum loop feature that makes this super special!

The Donner Vintaverb reverb pedal covers a wide range of reverb styles, from spring to room to hall. We take a look!

In our review of the Epiphone Casino Coupe, we find Epiphone still shining with the guitar that made their name pre-Gibson.

In our Supro Delta King 12 review, we go over the replacement to the massively popular Blues King, and find a great looking, great sounding amp.

If you want all of the drive, compression and distortion pedals of Amplitube in a box to sit on your pedalboard, check out the X-Drive!

In our Fender Player Telecaster HH Review, we take a look at this distinctive version of the classic tele, and find a pretty distinctive sound!

In our Gibson J-15 acoustic guitar review, we look at a guitar that, despite no longer being on the market, remains in demand.

In our Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen Review, we look at one of the most popular low latency interfaces for home use on the market.

In our Donner Vowel Wah / Volume Pedal Review, we find that this handy mini pedal actually packs a big sonic punch!

In our Fender ’65 Princeton Reverb review, we look at one of the most popular combo amps in history – for good reason!

In our Donner Dark Horizon Crunch Distortion Pedal Review, we find a pretty decent pedal with one major shortcoming.

In our Donner White Take Delay Pedal review, and find this budget beauty more than stands up to the competition.

In our Epiphone Les Paul Standard review, we take a look at the affordable sibling of Gibson’s flagship model, and find it a pleasant surprise.

In our Taylor BT2 Baby Taylor review, we take a look at the affordable Taylor that’s meant to cover as many bases as possible.

In our Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster review, we take a look at arguably the best series of guitar in Squier’s considerable stable.

Available as both a head and a combo, we take a look at Bugera’s powerhouse, the Infinium – could this be a giant killer?

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