Reviews

The last 12 months have seen big changes at Gibson Brands Inc, with the aim of the company’s Original Collection being to give Gibson fans the guitars they want at prices that won’t break the bank. As we head towards 2020, does this horned trio of red devils prove that vintage-style SGs still deliver the goods?

The Silverwood was described as “Supro’s finest electric” in the 1960 catalogue. This reissue combines simplified controls with in vogue Gold Foil pickups.

This ash-bodied 1959 Jazzmaster sports a gold anodised pickguard and a blonde finish, making it one of the rarest and most collectible offsets in the Fender canon. Although its price tag that places it firmly in the wheelhouse of collectors and rockstars only, we wonder about the impact that ash has on vintage Jazzmaster tone.

Boutique offsets may have become almost as popular as fuzz pedals with hand-painted enclosures, but the Bunting Melody Queen is much more than an attempt to jump on the bandwagon.

Finding a vintage reverse-body Firebird without a headstock repair is hard enough, but when custom colours are thrown into the mix, they’re scarce indeed.

When EarthQuaker launches a new overdrive based on the legendary Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer, you know it’s going to be more than just a straight tribute.

If you’ve ever wondered whether vintage tone is in the wood or the pickups, this pair of custom-colour pre-CBS Fender Stratocasters may help settle the issue.

Public Service Broadcasting and The Horrors are fans, and Dave Grohl was recently seen playing one. If you’re looking for an inspiring retro electric with an identity all of its own, it’s time to get hip to Fidelity Guitars.

Blackstar brings its small-amp knowhow to the popular amPlug range – could these be the best headphone amps on the planet?

Need more magnetism from your electric strings? Rotosound has you covered with its new Ultramag range.