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Gretsch Professional Collection Broadkaster LX Center Block: the handsome semi-hollow is finished in black with gold hardware and here is photographed in close-up.

“Proof that semi-hollows can rock as hard as the clichés”: Gretsch Professional Broadkaster LX review

By Dave Burrluck published

The Broadkaster is back on the air, this time with a number of modernized features to make this a contemporary, high-performance semi-hollow rocker

Electric Guitars
Vintage REVO Galactica: a retro-inspired red electric with switches, three pickups and vibrato

“Something a little different, with vibey and diverse sounds for not a lot of money”: Vintage REVO Galactica and Astrostar review

By Dave Burrluck published

Revisiting guitars of yesteryear, the REVO models continue to move Vintage away from slavish repros to inspired retro champions for not a lot of money. Let’s hop in that time machine and take a look

Electric Guitars
Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass Active: finished in Ocean Turquoise, this keenly priced four-string is photographed in close-up with a patterned rug and wooden floor in the background.

“It evokes a cool old Jazz Bass that's picked up some useful mods over its life”: Squier Classic Vibe Active ’70s Jazz Bass review

By Connor Flys published

Is it a '70s-inspired Jazz Bass? Is it a modernised active bass? Yes to both...

Bass Guitars
Hotone NC-200 Verbera review

"I've tested loads of pedals for reviews, and it’s not often I come across one that feels this inspiring": Hotone NC-200 Verbera reverb pedal review

By Daryl Robertson published

Combining algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs to create lush soundscapes, this may be the most impressive reverb pedal of the year

Effects & Pedals
EarthQuaker Devices Rancho de la Luna Dirt Transmitter Fuzz Driver photographed on top of a tweed yellow guitar cable.

“An evolved Fuzz Face with an edge”: EarthQuaker Devices Rancho de la Luna Dirt Transmitter Fuzz Driver review

By Trevor Curwen published

The return of EarthQuaker Devices’ Dirt Transmitter fuzz features a compact format with new desert studio-inspired artwork

Effects & Pedals
PRS SE Studio

"The true star here is the pickup configuration": PRS SE Studio review

By Daryl Robertson published

Modern electrics can be criticized for trying to be all things to all people, but the SE Studio may just be one of the few to pull it off

Electric Guitars
Squier Classic Vibe Duo Sonic HS

"A solid player that looks a million dollars and doesn't sound too far off": Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS review

By Matt Owen published

The long-awaited return of the oddball Duo-Sonic heads up Squier's Class of 2025 Classic Vibe family and largely exceeds all expectations

Electric Guitars
The Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass is a fine-looking four-string in a custard-colored Vintage White, and is here photographed in close-up, against a plain wooden background. It has a single Wide Range humbucker.

“It might not be to all tastes, but its retro charm and sonic potential are compelling indeed”: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass review

By Connor Flys published

Squier reissues an oddity from Fender's bass archives, complete with a Wide Range humbucker – is this its time?

Bass Guitars
Manson MD-3 Mikey Demus Signature: the hot-orange T-style is photographed against a distressed grey-white background

“Not a hair out of place... A faultless, well-tuned and well-voiced working guitar”: Manson MD-3 Mikey Demus review

By Dave Burrluck published

This UK-made MD introduces a new pickup set that piles on the beef. But, as we find out, it’s no one-trick pony

Electric Guitars
Fender Squier Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster SH with Bigsby

Squier Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster SH with Bigsby Review

By Pete Emery published

With a 'bang for your buck' reputation, Squier introduces a classic vibe Telecaster with a twist - a Bigsby Licensed trem

Electric Guitars
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