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Hands-On Review: BOSS Nextone Stage 40W Combo Amp

Posted on Monday, 07 January 2019 17:15.

We go hands-on with the Boss Nextone Stage combo amp.

Hands-On Review: Sound City Amplification SC30 Guitar Combo Amplifier

Posted on Thursday, 25 October 2018 09:02.

We go hands-on with the new Sound City Amplification SC30 guitar amplifier

Hands-On Review: Sound City Amplifiers SC20 Guitar Combo Amp

Hands-On Review: Sound City Amplification SC20 Guitar Combo Amp

Posted on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 15:57.

We go hands-on with the new Sound City Amplification SC20 guitar amplifier

Hands-On Review: Gretsch Guitars G5244G-12

Posted on Thursday, 04 October 2018 14:43.

We go hands-on with Gretsch's G5244G-12 electric guitar.

Hands-On Review: Fryette Power Load

Posted on Thursday, 04 October 2018 15:31.

We go hands-on with the Fryette Power Load.

Hands-On Review: Daredevil Effects Pedals

Posted on Thursday, 04 October 2018 09:50.

We take five of Daredevil Pedals' hottest stompboxes for a spin.

Milkman Sound Creamer Guitar Amplifier Hands-On Review

Hands-On Review: Milkman Sound Creamer

Posted on Thursday, 02 August 2018 09:55.

Curious about Milkman Sound's Creamer combo amp? Read on for our in-depth review and sound clips.

BOSS GT-100 Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal Hands-On Review

Hands-On Review: Boss GT-1000 Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal

Posted on Monday, 30 July 2018 16:37.

We go hands-on with the BOSS GT-1000, running it through its paces, evaluating its features and sound quality.

Fender American Professional Guitar and Bass Overview

Posted on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 21:10.

Everything you need to know about the Fender American Professional Series Electric Guitars and Basses

Hands-On Review: Fryette Valvulator, Power Station, R112

Hands-On Review: Fryette Valvulator, Power Station and R112

Posted on Sunday, 25 June 2017 09:24.

We go hands-on with some great gear from Fryette Amplification

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