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First review and video: Gibson's Min-ETune self tuning system

First review and video: Gibson's Min-ETune self tuning system

Our Min-ETune guitars have arrived – do they work?

Sigma SDM-15

$860.004.5 stars

Stunningly well-priced mahogany acoustic

Bogner Ecstasy Red pedal

Bogner Ecstasy Red pedal

$349.004.5 stars

Valve tones in a solid-state stompbox

Blackstar ID:260TVP

Blackstar ID:260TVP

Brit valve amp company goes digital... with a difference

Gretsch Roots Collection G9500 Jim Dandy Flat Top

$249.004 stars

Ed Mitchell (Guitarist)May 13, 2013, 10:37 GMT

Gretsch Roots Collection G9500 Jim Dandy Flat Top

A bargain acoustic banger

Adds some character to the entry-level acoustic market.

Faith Naked Series Mercury Parlour

4.5 stars

Chris Newman (Guitarist)May 10, 2013, 10:43 GMT

Faith Naked Series Mercury Parlour

Stripped-back acoustic guitar

If you pick more than you strum, you need a parlour. The choice is wide, but add this Faith to your list - it's impressive on all levels.

Schecter Damien Elite Solo-6

$729.004 stars

Jonathan Horsley (Total Guitar)May 9, 2013, 10:30 GMT

Schecter Damien Elite Solo-6

An electric guitar that defines heavy

It has the thickness of tone that you'd want from a mahogany heavyweight, but retains the articulation you'd expect from a hot-rodded double-cut. Bad to the bone - in a good way.

Gibson Firebird V 2010

$2,699.004.5 stars

Chris Vinnicombe (Guitarist)May 8, 2013, 10:30 GMT

Gibson Firebird V 2010

The niche electric unleashed

Even in these austere times, this feels like a bargain!

Pigtronix Infinity Looper

$599.004.5 stars

Trevor Curwen (Guitarist)May 7, 2013, 14:30 GMT

Pigtronix Infinity Looper

Multi looping capability in pedal form

A 'board-friendly looper pedal with a set of practical features that make it ideal for guitar players who want to get into more involved looping.

Yamaha GL-1 Guitalele

$141.004 stars

Dave Burrluck (Total Guitar)May 7, 2013, 10:30 GMT

Yamaha GL-1 Guitalele

Guitar/ ukelele crossbreed

At this price it's as essential for the upcoming festival season as your wellies and tent.

Fargen Olde 800 MK II

$2,250.004.5 stars

Nick Guppy (Guitarist)May 6, 2013, 11:15 GMT

Fargen Olde 800 MK II

Boutique British tones in a US head

The Fargen is very close to being our ideal 'Plexi'-style amp. Don't pass up a chance to try one.

Cort Z-Custom 1

$950.003 stars

Jonathan Horsley (Total Guitar)May 2, 2013, 10:24 GMT

Cort Z-Custom 1

LP-style electric with updated looks

The Z-Custom has a great, gnarly classic-rock voice, but suffers a little in high-gain situations.

Inspired Instruments You Rock Guitar

$359.004 stars

Trevor Curwen (Total Guitar)April 30, 2013, 10:56 GMT

Inspired Instruments You Rock Guitar

Bonkers MIDI guitar/synth

An extremely fun, interesting guitar-like MIDI instrument. Perfect for guitarists struggling with MIDI keyboards.

SubZero Tube-H5 5W Mini Stack

4 stars

The MusicRadar TeamApril 29, 2013, 22:20 GMT

SubZero Tube-H5 5W Mini Stack

How much fun can you have in your room for under £200? More than you might think…

The SubZero Tube-H5 may be light on features but at this price you'd be mad not to check it out.

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