Reviews:

Gibson Melody Maker Special

Recent Melody Makers have been great, save for the skinny single coils. Now an uncool band are responsible, indirectly, for a very cool guitar. Would would have thought it? Review by Richard Purvis ...

Gibson Nighthawk

Among Gibson’s Limited Run series for 2009 is a reissue of a guitar that appeared 16 years ago. Has the Nighthawk’s time come at last? Review by Martyn Casserly ...

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 ...

Gibson SG Original

The dawn of the ’60s brought new ideas for Gibson and the latest reissue is a charismatic SG with Lyre vibrato. Review by Richard Purvis ...

Gibson USA Slash Appetite Les Paul

Lightweight, devilishly handsome and loaded with fire-breathing pickups and TonePros hardware, the USA Slash Appetite offers more than a signature. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Guild DV4 Dreadnought

Whether beefy strong-arm rhythm or delicate fingerpickery is your style, Guild’s all-solid offshore guitars warrant a good look. Review by Jerry Uwins ...

Guild GAD-F20E Concert

Whether beefy strong-arm rhythm or delicate fingerpickery is your style, Guild’s all-solid offshore guitars warrant a good look. Review by Jerry Uwins ...

Hagstrom Viking Bass

With semi-acoustic basses like Gibsons, Epiphones and Guilds enjoying a spell of popularity after years in the desert, it's a fine time for the Viking to return. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Harma Cabinets

Got a Fender Blues Junior, Blues Deluxe, Hot Rod Deluxe or Deville? These cabs are the perfect match. ...

Hartke LH500 Head / HyDrive HX115 & HX410 Cabs

Hartke made its name with aluminium speakers, then offered paper ones, and now are back with both in the same package. Gareth Morgan finds out what’s going on ...

Hayden Cotton Club 15/30 combo guitar amp

30W and a pair of Celestions is a time-honoured British recipe, but Hayden is setting out to improve it with a high-gain channel and a half-power switch. Review by Dave Petersen. ...

Hayden HGT-A20

A mere four hundred drinking vouchers sounds like a good deal for an all-valve combo with three channels and reverb, especially as the first ones will be put together in the UK. Review by Huw Price ...

Hayden MoFo

Compact, punchy amp heads are very much in vogue right now, and Hayden amps weigh in with their own contender for the diminutive crown. Review by Dave Walsh ...

Hofner Contemporary Series Shorty

Originally launched in 1982 and lasting just four years, the Shorty was perhaps the least Hofner-like Hofner ever made. Has its time come at last? ...

Hudson HDR-3 Vincent Dreadnought Electro Acoustic Guitar

Read the Hudson HDR-3 Vincent for good beefy dreadnought delivery and handsome retro cosmetics ...

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 ...

Hudson Vintage Evolution HF-2 Dragonfly electro-acoustic guitar review

Read the Hudson Vintage Electro-Acoustic guitar Review.Good for a long sustained,clear low sound.Generally excellent 000 sounds in a convincing yesteryear livery ...

Hughes and Kettner Tubemeister 18 Combo

With clever valve trickery, digital reverb, a four-step power soak and a tiny Thiele-Small enclosure for the Celestion speaker, this mini-combo sets out to accomplish a lot. Review by Richard Purvis ...

Huss & Dalton 00-SP

Huss & Dalton are up there among the cream of the ‘small shop’ US makers, and revered by those in the know. Could the 00-SP be your dream fingerpicker? Review by Jerry Uwins ...

Ibanez BTB470

Not the bass, perhaps, for a ’60s covers band – but if you fancy a speedy, modern player with a through-neck and actives, the BTB is well-priced. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Ibanez Grooveline G104

Bravely, radically sculpted and totally modern both inside and out, the Grooveline G104 pushes Ibanez basses into a price bracket we’re unused to. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Ibanez Prestige Series RG3620Z electric guitar review

Electric guitar review. The Presitge Series RG3620Z by Ibanez ...

Ibanez Soundgear SR700 Bass Guitar review

Ibanez Soundgear SR70.Great for that Rock n Roll feel ...