Reviews:

Epiphone 50th Anniversary 1962 Sheraton

We take a look at a fine thinline semi-acoustic from Epiphone that harks back to the swinging sixties. Review by Richard Purvis ...

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 ...

Orange OR100H Amp Head

The OR100H promises a combination of 1970s tone, construction and design with modern expertise and it’s the only amp in Orange’s OR series with twin channels. Huw Price gets orange crushed ...

MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe

New from MXR for bassists this year are an overdrive – due out in March – and this subtle analogue chorus. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Blackstar ID:260TVP

Having established a fine reputation for rock-oriented valve amps, the new ID series of DSP-driven solid-state amps is a departure for Blackstar. Seven years of research and development has gone into ...

Italia Imola Bass

The obscure and hugely cool Ampeg AEB-1 was designed in the ’60s for upright players who wanted to move to electric. This Italia has the look, but does it have the sound? Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Peavey AT-200

When the term ‘autotune’ sends Spice Girl-sized shivers down your spine, then wait until you see Peavey’s offering. Review by Martin Wheeler ...

Orange Tube Sync VT-1000

Got a stash of preamp and power valves rolling around in the parts drawer? This unit can help you sort the good from the bad. Review by Will Nicholas ...

Eastwood Hi Flyer Phase 4

New Eastwood with off the wall design and a connection to Nirvana's Kurt Cobain ...

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. ...

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 ...

Peavey Tour TKO 115 Combo

Solid, affordable, reliable; it’s a Peavey. Review by Gareth Morgan ...

Vigier Arpege IV 4-String Bass

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

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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? ...

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 ...

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 ...