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A detail photo of a Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary in Burl Stonewashed Blue
Fame's Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary lets you rock like a star without having to spend like one

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary offers stunning looks, fine craftsmanship and broad tonal versatility at an exceptional value

Electric Guitars
A detail showing the sound hole of a Taylor Legacy 514CE Grand Auditorium
Can Taylor's new Legacy 514CE Grand Auditorium replace our reviewer's prized quarter-century-old 514CE?

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The guitar is part of Taylor's retrospective Legacy Collection celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company's classic designs

Guitars
A photo of a hand holding a 50th anniversary DOD OD/Preamp 250 pedal
The DOD 250 Overdrive/Pre gets an appealing 50th anniversary makeover

By Art Thompson Published

This welcome revision of an American classic is limited to just 1,974 copies

Pedals & Pedalboards
A cropped image of a Frank Brothers Sonar electric guitar
"A fun and unique guitar that’s nevertheless a sleek beast of a performer." Meet the Frank Brothers Sonar

By Dave Hunter Published

The Toronto guitar maker changes up its formula considerably, while retaining its touchstones for style and build quality

Electric Guitars
An image of the Rivolta Quadrata showing three finish options
"One cool guitar from one of the hippest builders." The Rivolta Quadrata is a stylishly original take on a famous retro rock axe

By Dave Hunter Published

Lightweight Simarouba wood for the body and glued-in neck keep this beauty at a respectable weight

Guitars
A photo detail of the Fuchs Audio ODH
Fuchs' ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is a gig-worthy tone machine at an approachable price

By Dave Hunter Published

Designed by Andy Fuchs to suit his own needs, the new head looks primed for broad acceptance

Amps
A detail of the Taylor 858e 12-string acoustic
Taylor 50th Anniversary 858e LTD Grand Orchestra 12-string combines vintage glory with modern tech for a glorious playing experience

By Jimmy Leslie Published

In homage to its founding year, no more than 1,974 guitars for each model will be made available worldwide

Acoustic Guitars
A photo showing the four pedal in Vox's Valvenergy range
Vox’s four new Valvenergy pedals aim to put tubey richness and compression in guitarists’ sight

By Dave Hunter Published

The quartet of overdrive, booster, compress and graphic EQ pedals make use of Nutube technology

Pedals & Pedalboards
Fractal Audio VP4
Fractal's VP4 delivers much of what's in its big-brother powerhouse, the Axe-FX III, in a compact and price-friendly unit

By Dave Hunter Published

The VP4’s size and demands of its features call for minor connectivity shortcuts,

Pedals & Pedalboards
A detail shot of the D. Kowalski Germanium Drive pedal
David Kowalski’s Rare Earth Germanium Device is one of the most innovative fuzzboxes we’ve seen

By Dave Hunter Published

We put the Rare Earth Germanium Device to the test and discovered an inspiring variation on the iconic germanium fuzz

Pedals & Pedalboards
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