Paul Riario

This tiny plastic wonder’s tones and onboard effects will have you practicing and jamming all night

Martin’s groundbreaking hybrid acoustic electric offers unparalleled playability at Road Series prices

A handwritten manual from Tracii Guns? Well, the CockedZoid is his signature boost/preamp/distortion pedal after all, and it is pretty darn awesome

More robust, more player-friendly and sensibly priced, this big-bodied electric from the Electromatic series is a born crowd-pleaser

This limited-run collaboration is a one-dial, set-and-forget beast for lovers of heavy, RAT-style distortion

This pair of signature hot-rodded S-styles were inspired by the ’80s but are 100 per cent relevant today, offering a speedy ride and stunning tones at a sensible price

The Texan effects and audio specialist takes on the Fulltone OCD and the Mu-Tron Phasor II, and reinvents them for today’s players. But do they hold up to the originals that inspired them?

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