Reviews:

St Blues '61 South

Back in the ’80s, St Blues guitars appeared – and then vanished. Now this Memphis company is back, and has added a cheaper range built in Korea. Review by Dave Walsh ...

Burns Cobra

This is no copy guitar with Burns trimmings: it comes with redesigned Tri-Sonic pickups, as beloved by Brian May, but in miniature form. ...

Lazy J 40 Combo

For most gigs a 40W valve amp will nail the perfect-power sweet spot, and Lazy J’s latest creation has a knockout tone that’s also tweakable for virtually any pickup. Review by Richard Purvis ...

Gartone Regal 45

Point to point turret board wiring, carbon comp resistors, audio-grade signal capacitors, Mercury Magnetics transformers, KT66 power valves, custom Alnico speakers – and handmade here in the UK. Rev ...

Stormshadow Khamsin

Forged one at a time in Sheffield, Stormshadow’s latest single-cutaway model combines top quality with great looks and a choice of just about any pickups and appointments you fancy. Review by Hayden ...

Nick Huber Twangmeister

With a snowballing reputation for high-end guitars, can Germany’s Nik Huber strip back to basics and still impress with this vibey single-coil special? Review by Dave Walsh ...

Orange Dual Terror

If you loved the Tiny Terror but need more power or a boosted second channel, then the Orange Dual Terror could be your new squeeze. Review by Dave Walsh ...

Gibson Robby Krieger SG VOS

With every component and even the shape of the neck chosen by the Doors guitarist, is it a case of second time lucky for the signature Krieger SG? Dave Walsh finds out ...

Squier Simon Neil Artist Series Stratocaster

Even if the phrase ‘Mon the biff!’ means nothing, read on – this Europe-only Squier Strat adds a custom colour and clever pickups for just a few quid extra. Review by Dave Walsh ...

Line 6 Bogner Alchemist 2x12 Combo

Guitar amp review. The Bogner Alchemist 2x12 combo amp by Line 6 ...

PRS Mira Maple Top

From crashing distorted detuned mayhem to spanky country clean, this Mira Maple Top just takes everything in its stride. Martyn Casserly takes a look. ...

Digitech CM-2 Overdrive

Rufty-tufty casings plus state-of-the-art electronics make Digitech’s new Hardwire pedals strong contenders for the gigging guitarist’s hard-earned pound. Martyn Casserly dives in ...

Patrick James Eggle Saluda C Madagascar Celtic acoustic guitar

One of the UK’s finest luthiers aims to make the most of his last stocks of an incredible 
but endangered hardwood by going all-out for the ultimate. Review by Jerry Uwins ...

Digitech RV-7 Stereo Reverb

The Digitech RV-7 Stereo Reverb: near-high end rack unit quality ...

Hudson Mayfly Concert Parlour Electro-Acoustic

The Mayfly is a hugely likeable little fingerpickin’ all-rounder that can come fitted with the pickup and preamp of your choice – at a bargain price. Review by Jerry Uwins ...

Barefaced Midget T

One of the highest-ever scores in a Guitar and Bass review? For a black box from Brighton? Yes, and with good reason. Review by Gareth Morgan ...