Reviews:

Gretsch Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II

If you need classic rock grind or ’60s plumminess then the new Junior Jet basses now come with an extra fret, cool metal knobs and a vintage-style headstock. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

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 ...

Dingwall Combustion

Welcome to the 21st century with a totally modern bass bringing fanned frets to the medium price bracket. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

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 ...

Washburn HB36 Vintage

The aged look isn’t exclusive to the most famous twangy brand, and now Washburn has cooked up a lived-in semi-solid that offers serious mojo for your moolah. Review by Hayden Hewitt ...

Kustom Defender Combo

It may be dinky but this budget 1x10" combo is by no means a lightweight, beneath the conservative livery lurks an impressive range of tones. Richard Purvis puts it through its paces ...

Tokai Brio

Need a good all-round value-for-money electric guitar? Of course you do – and maybe this Tokai has your name on it. Marcus Leadley checks out an instrument that’s hiding something unusual under it ...

Fender FSR American Stratocaster

Fender’s glitzy FSR offers a new set of sounds. Review by Richard Purvis ...

Orange OR15 head

If you like the sharp-toothed Jim Root Tiny Terror but fancy slightly more traditional sounds plus a wooden box, then the OR15 matched with an old-school 4x12" cabinet could be for you. ...

Italia Modulo Tipo 3

Italia's new Modulo Tipo 3 is fun to play and will certainly get you noticed… ...

Rickenbacker 650C Colorado

Here we examine the jangle factor of the 650C, one of the company’s ever-underrated solidbodies. ...

Digitech Whammy 5th Generation

The latest version of the legendary Whammy mixes tried-and-tested features with some brand new ones. Will we be squealing in delight or dive-bombing in despair? Review by David Greeves ...

Danelectro Hodad

Danelectro reissues lost the plot for a while with mangled headstocks, satin hardware, overwound pickups and diecast tuners. Now normal service has been resumed for the latest Danelectro Hodad. Review ...

PRS Dave Navarro SE

Dave Navarro is one of only three PRS artists to have a signature model made both in the USA and Korea. Will Huw Price get addicted to the Navarro SE? ...

Roland GA-112

The R and D departments of Roland and Boss have collaborated to create the new GA Series amps, claimed to combine the latest advancements in tone technology with simplistic operation. ...

Zoom G5 Guitar Effects and Amp Simulator

Can you ever have too many effects? No, not according to Zoom, and here comes the big brother to the G3 processor – with more of absolutely everything. ...

Orange OR15 and PPC412 Compact

Like the sharp-toothed Jim Root Tiny Terror but fancy slightly more traditional sounds plus a wooden box? The OR15 matched with an old-school 4x12" cabinet could be for you ...

Fender Cabronita

Few Fender designs in recent times have generated as much interest as the La Cabronita, and this affordable Mexican-made version may make rockabilly guitarists’ lingering resistance futile. Review b ...

Epiphone Swingster

Gretsches might be the archetypal rockabilly guitar, but back in the day Gibsons and Epiphones were much more common. The Swingster is designed to be a ‘go-to rockabilly, jazz and rock hollowbody’ ...

Gretsch Electromatic G5435T Pro Jet

With smart looks that echo the fabulous single-cut Gretsch Duo Jet of the ’50s, the well-priced Electromatic Pro Jet does that rock’n’roll slapback thing well – and a few other styles besides. ...

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 ...

Aria SB-1000RIB

High-end through-neck Aria SB basses of the early 1980s enjoy something of a minor cult status, but does a high-end reissue make real sense in the 21st century? Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III

The name may be familiar but the looks and specs are new, for this is one of a limited edition of just 25 ‘Chocolate Tweed’ Hot Rod Deluxe III amps coming to the UK. Review by Will Nicholas ...

Vigier Arpege IV 4-String Bass

This dreamboat bass from France combines all of Vigier’s technology with traditional materials. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Eastwood Airline Jupiter

Eastwood has become the first port of call for guitar players seeking the feel of a quirky vintage classic without the issues associated with an original. ...