Reviews

Acoustic Guitars

Lava ME 3 review: The acoustic guitar reimagined as a giant smartphone

With its unique moulded construction and onboard technology, Lava’s ‘smart guitar’ wants to shake up the whole six-string industry. Will it succeed?
Music

Foals – Life Is Yours review: one of the most gratifying listening experiences in the band’s canon

Beckoning a halcyon summer via their most infectious set to date, a leaner Foals eradicate post-pandemic woes with an eruption of vibrant sonics.
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?
Acoustic Guitars

The Big Review: Taylor 722ce – Hawaiian koa gives this Grand Concert an innovative twist

Taylor’s latest compact acoustic features sustainable all-koa construction, but does it sound as striking as it looks?
Music

The Genius Of… Dude Ranch by Blink-182

Goofy, poppy and puerile but still raw in all the right ways, Blink-182’s sophomore album is the best encapsulation of their pre-internet California punk spirit.
Effects

Zander Circuitry Cafetiere review: A brilliantly tweakable take on the InterFax Harmonic Percolator

Zander’s tribute to a mysterious 70s classic aims for the perfect blend of gurgling fuzz and surprisingly tasteful overdrive.
Music

George Ezra – Gold Rush Kid review: Indie-pop sunshine that moves away from his roots

George Ezra is back with his third studio album inspired by dazzling alter-ego, the Gold Rush Kid.
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?
Music

The Genius Of… Souvlaki by Slowdive

Slowdive were heavily criticised for their first album Just For a Day. They responded with a masterpiece – Souvlaki. We dive into the unforgettable dream-pop classic still adored three decades on.
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?
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