Matt McCracken

Effects

DOD Carcosa Fuzz review: An unexpectedly versatile fuzz

DOD’s take on a classic fuzz pedal blueprint offers some unique tone shaping options, but is it more than just another clone?
Amplifiers

Fender Pro Jr IV SE review: This latest amplifier from Fender punches above its weight

Fender’s most accessible all-tube combo gets a fresh look, some new features and a price cut, but is it still the sultan of simplicity?
Electric Guitars

The Big Review: Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster – Are we freaking out over this chic Strat?

Fender releases a new signature model for one of the most prolific guitarists in pop history… and it’s more than just a funk strumming machine.
Amplifiers

Blackstar St. James 6L6 Head review: Will this featherweight all-valve amp leave you feeling light-headed?

The 6L6-equipped head in Blackstar’s new St. James series weighs next to nothing, but still packs real tube tones and some useful bonus features.
Electric Guitars

Fender JV Modified ’50s Stratocaster HSS review: A potent mix of old and new Strat specs

This Japanese-made, 50s-inspired Strat is based on an 80s Squier, but can it hold its own against ‘proper’ Fenders?
Electric Guitars

The Big Review: Fender JV Modified ’60s Custom Telecaster – looks like an old-school Tele, sounds like much more than that

This Japanese-built Telecaster marries the old and new, but is that enough to make it a modern classic?
Amplifiers

Line 6 Catalyst 60 review: This budget digital combo could be all the amps and effects you really need

The pioneers of the modelling amplifier have returned with the new Catalyst series, but does Line 6 have a new champion on its hands?
Amplifiers

The Big Review: Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Combo – can this weight-saving valve combo hang with the heavy brigade?

Blackstar’s latest all-valve amp range promises big tones without the usual backache, but this one-hand-carry 50W combo also has some hidden tricks.
Effects

Carl Martin Ampster review: A valve-driven pedalboard amp offering realistic tones in a pocketable package

This pint-sized powerhouse puts the roar of a half-stack right at your feet. But will it replace your regular rig?
Electric Guitars

Vintage Guitars Icon V65V review: a pre-aged offset for a bargain price

The Vintage brand sets out to boost its indie street cred by adding an offset-waist solidbody to its pre-roughed-up Icon series – does it sound as ‘alternative’ as it looks?
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