Paul Riario

A classy hot-rod from Charvel that offers high performance with a debonaire, classy look

A quality pedalboard power supply might not be as sexy as a new delay, but it is essential, and this slim-profile unit from the Danish power specialist is a must for anyone serious about keeping their ’board running efficiently and quietly

Somebody call the Police! This flanger is a steal at this price, and nails those classic Andy Summers tones. If only those Add9 power chords were as easy

It’s lightweight, super-versatile, nicely priced, with a Bigsby sweetening the deal, and there’s nothing quite like it. Why aren’t more players talking about this Valentine?

For the DIY enthusiast with a steady hand on the soldering iron, this phaser from Mod Electronics might just do the job of one, two, or even three classic modulation units

Don’t be fooled by the generic looks: this super-affordable but super-powered new 100-watt tube head from Monoprice’s Stage Right guitar amp series is a serious contender

Forget everything you know about the Pacifica: Yamaha’s new Japan-built flagship is a stunning, pro-spec electric guitar that has to be played and heard to be believed

This affordable acoustic is compact, perfectly set up, and bang on trend with a rubber bridge that offers a compelling alternative to traditional acoustic sounds

A brilliant but pricey dirt box from Italy – with two layers of fuzz

Greetings, Earthlings, here comes a boost/overdrive fresh from the final frontier bearing all the tonal hallmarks of the reassuringly terrestrial Fender Tweed drive