guitarz news: 15 Gear Reviews: Fender, Orange, PRS, Ampeg, Cort, Taylor, Supro, Two-Rock, Fishman, and More!

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Fender Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster Thinline Review

A classic design filtered through the preferences of an iconic Strat player.

Orange Brent Hinds Terror Review

The Mastodon mayhem lord's signature amp dishes killer clean tones as readily as filthy ones.

Diminutive Darlings: Short-Scale Bass Review Roundup

We check out three downsized rumblers—the Fender JMJ Road Worn Mustang, Spector Bantam 4, and Supro Huntington II.

Dusky Mandorla Review A great amp builder builds a boost that—surprise—feels like a seamless extension of your amplifier.
PRS SE Angelus A40E Review Upmarket looks and slinky playability come together in an affordable PRS flattop.

Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive Review An impressive modern take on a Dumble.
Framus Pro Series Teambuilt Television Review The shape of a '60s German oddity returns in a high quality, ultra-playable, and versatile modern electric.
Lovell Shakey Review Myriad subtleties lurk within this lovely-sounding pedal named after Neil Young's filmmaking alter ego.
Cort GB75JH Review Cort delivers a 35"-scale, 5-string beast of a bass that offers snap, pop, and sustain galore through a smart pickup combo and mindful construction.
Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge Review To misquote Timothy Leary: "Cut the cord, turn on, play wherever you want."

Ampeg Opto Comp Review Three knobs and an optical circuit brew up mellow analog compression that fills out tone rather than choking it.
Taylor Builder's Edition K14ce Review This Grand Auditorium-sized flattop boasts a new bracing system with instantly perceptible sonic consequences.
Hartke HD500 Review For a 35-pound lightweight, Hartke's new 2x10 combo can throw some air—with 500 watts under the hood and a smart command central.
Klōs Travel Guitar An impressive-playing carbon-fiber mini promises stability, extreme portability, and respectable tones for a host of road-tripping adventures.
L.R. Baggs Align Series Reverb Review A compact 'verb for acoustic players that bridges the gap between hall and plate.