To mark seven decades of the Stratocaster, Fender treat the world to the limited-run 70th Anniversary edition of the Player Stratocaster. Expect that classic Strat look and feel alongside modern sound and playability, courtesy of the snug comfort of a solid alder body coated in high-gloss polyester and contoured in all the right places, and the solid stability and light tonal bite of a bolt-on maple neck.The Fender 70th Anniversary Player Strat: Comfort & EaseThe neck also boasts the contemporary comfort of a Modern-C profile, which combines with a classic 9.5 inch fretboard radius and set of twenty-two medium-jumbo frets to give this guitar its light and fast playing ease. The back of the neck has also been finished with satin-gloss for a more buttery feel in the fret-hand, while tuning stability is assured by a full set of Standard Cast Sealed machine heads and a two-point Synchronized Tremolo bridge.Full-Scale Strat SoundThe alder and maple wood combo lay down a full and character-packed sonic foundation framed by just the right amount of clarity and tightness, so the trebles remain warm and never get too shrill. Amplified, a pack of three Player Series Alnico 59 Strat Single-Coils deliver the full scale of ultra-variable yet familiar Strat sounds which, via the five-way switch and three control pots, can be tweaked and adapted to fit virtually any genre and playing style.

Decked out in a Dark Iced Tea Burst finish, the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC combines elegant aesthetics with a compact, 14-inch body for increased playing comfort. Both made of maple, the body and set-in neck shape clear, sustain-rich sound that's beautifully enhanced by the rounded trebles of the pau ferro fretboard. Together with the Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar, the GraphTech NuBone XL nut and Grover 109 Super Rotomatic tuners guarantee excellent tuning stability.The Premier Mini DC: Supro Bolt Bucker A5 HumbuckersD'Angelico has outfitted the Premier Mini DC with a pair of Supro Bolt Bucker A5 humbuckers. Fire up the bridge pickup and you get a range of vintage and high-gain sounds, or single out the neck pickup and get treated to warm-and-creamy tone. The C-profile neck and 14-inch fretboard radius, meanwhile, feel immediately familiar. Ready to travel, this handsome semi-acoustic comes with a matching gig bag.

From sugar-coated jazz licks to beefy rock riffs and sultry soul, the D'Angelico's Premier SS can not only handle anything you throw at it, but boasts the specs needed to make it sound exactly like it should. This charming semi-acoustic features two Supro Bolt Bucker A5 humbuckers that come with their own volume and tone pots and have been specifically developed to make the most of this Premier Series model. Hook up your favourite amp and go from sparkling cleans to dirty overdrive at will.The D'Angelico Premier SS: Airy, Bright and TightFinished with classic f-holes and a feedback-countering centre-block, the maple body has been glued to a maple neck that's been furnished with a pau ferro fretboard and chic white pearloid position markers. The result is an airy foundation sound framed by clear trebles and tight basses. This particular model also has a stopbar tailpiece and includes a matching gig bag.

The HeadRush FRFR108 MK2 Floor Monitor has been exclusively designed to be the ideal team-mate for any HeadRush multi-effects unit. So guitarists can step beyond the more limited frequency response of traditional PA speakers or guitar amplifier cabs, the next-gen edition of the already-popular HeadRush FRFR-108 monitor spoons out active, full-range sound with a maximum output of 2,000 Watts and, thanks to the closed cabinet, you're getting the authentic feel of a speaker that can literally move the air. Hold onto your hats, kids!The HeadRush FRFR108 MK2: Full, Precise & Smooth Ease-of-UseThe specially developed 8 inch woofer and high-frequency drivers deliver high-precision, full response across the entire frequency range, without adding any extra colour to the sound. Around the back, you'll find a set of two volume controls for levelling both inputs and a contour switch for busting through more muddy stage mixes, while the ground-lift switch can be engaged to counter any of the unwanted noise caused by ground loops. Thinking of everything, this monitor can either be set up on the floor or stand mounted via the integrated flange.

For those who can't stop dreaming of a 1959 Les Paul Standard of their own, Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop serve up a more affordable version of this classic solid-body guitar from the legendary '50s. As expected, this Inspired by Gibson model features a mahogany body and neck that have been glued together via a stable long-tenon joint, while for maximum visual impact, the body has been finished with a slice of AAA flamed maple veneer and a vintage original sheen coating. Even the neck has a 1959 Rounded Medium C carve that's based on the real thing.The 1959 Les Paul Standard: Fully UpgradedAs befits a modern, vintage-inspired guitar, the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard features several 21st century upgrades, including a stable Graphtech NuBone nut and a set of Epiphone Deluxe tuners. The ABR-1 bridge and Gibson Historic Reissue Stop Bar are classic bits of hardware, and the pair of Gibson Custombuckers have been specifically mounted to give you access to a range of familiar PAF-style sounds. So that warm and sweet tone is delivered to your amp in all of its glory, this rather affordable LP comes finished with CTS pots, Mallory condensers, '50s-style wiring and a Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector switch.

A sharper-priced variant of the iconic Gibson J-180, the Epiphone Modern Collection J-180 LS electro-acoustic guitar is based on the same model that found itself the hands of many a legendary guitarist across a spectrum of different genres. Fans include the Everly Brothers, Cat Stevens, Dwight Yoakam and Billie Joe Armstrong and, anyone who got to see The Eras Tour might have noticed Taylor Swift strumming one of these stone-cold classics. In short: the Epiphone J-180 LS gives you the same shimmering acoustic sound as some of the biggest names - and a sweet bonus, this stunner of a guitar comes including a deluxe Epiphone case stamped with the Epiphone inspired by Gibson Custom logo and complete with a purple-lined interior.The Epiphone Modern Collection J-180 LS: Impressive SoundThe larger jumbo body of the Epiphone J-180 LS starts with a solid spruce soundboard, which has been thermally aged to give this model a fully matured and played in sound the moment it leaves the workshop. This is supported by a solid mahogany back and solid mahogany sides, completing a timeless wood combo that guarantees a strong, richly resonant, deep and versatile acoustic sound. Couple that magic recipe with the big, rounded body and you're also getting plenty of volume - which is exactly why this model is so loved for its strummed sound.A High-Grade FinishThe J-180 LS has definitely been designed to support performing and recording artists, so it comes kitted out with a high-spec L.R. Baggs VTC active piezo pickup system that can be directly connected to an acoustic amplifier, PA system or audio interface. As a neat detail, the volume and tone control pots have been discretely tucked away inside the soundhole and, since aesthetics are almost as important as the sound, the Indian laurel fretboard has been adorned with a set of mother-of-pearl star-shaped position markers and the body has been outlined in three-ply binding to strike a satisfying contrast with the flat paint-job. The cherry on top has to be the set of nickel-plated Epiphone Deluxe machine heads, which come finished with vintage-grade keystone tuning buttons.

Built for the stage, the Valeton GP-200 multi-effects unit serves up an overwhelming array of renowned guitar amp emulations, cabinet simulations and effects so you can build your own bespoke rig from the ground up. The exclusively developed HD modelling technology trapped inside this slim sonic beast wields a set of extensively upgraded algorithms, so you're guaranteed extra-organic sound and response. As a nice, space-saving side-bonus the GP-200 even features a built-in tuner.The Valetone GP-200: Inspiring Sound & Easy ControlBassists and acoustic guitarists as well as electric guitarists can jack into this magic box and gain access to more than 140 different amplifier emulations and over 100 modelled effect stompboxes to colour everything in with. A bank of assignable footswitches, rotary pots, switches and an extra expression pedal on the side all combine to complete a clear control layout that can be tweaked and toggled on instinct alone. Basically, with this Valetone creation, you have an all-round practice and performance tool, where you can also select one of the 100 drum loops that come pre-loaded in and play around with the integrated 180 second looper. Thanks to the fitted USB port, the GP-200 can even be hooked up to a computer to serve as an audio interface for recording or live streaming.

A solid choice for beginners, the Valeton Coral Mod II effects pedal has been loaded with sixteen popular modulation effects that have been shoehorned into a super-compact housing. This low-cost mini-pedal is also great for more experienced guitarists on a budget, and offers up various chorus, phaser, flanger and wah effects, and even a lofi algorithm for more experimental sounds.The Coral Mod II: Easy to Dial InKeeping things intuitive, Valeton has equipped the Coral Mod II with nothing more than the essential controls, which means you're getting a level, a depth and a rate pot for dialling in the volume, intensity and the speed of the selected effect. The tap tempo switch enables you to set the speed in real-time, while the internal digital circuit delivers 24-bit audio quality and features buffered bypass. The compact housing is made of aluminium and can certainly handle the occasional knock.

140+ effects, 45 amplifiers and 40 IRs, that's what the Valeton GP-100 multi-FX processor gets you in return for a surprisingly small investment. This affordable yet extensive bit of kit is perfect for beginners who've yet to figure out their favourite guitar effects, and not only lets you combine the built-in amps with the pre-loaded IRs but offers 3rd party IR support so you can upload your favourite cabinet IRs. In addition, there are 99 factory presets and another 99 user presets at your disposal, and you're given the freedom to customise the effects chain any way you want. Valeton has even integrated an expression pedal so you can tweak an effect parameter while you're slinging licks.The Valeton GP-100: A Wide Range of American and British AmpsAs well as classic modulation, reverb and delay effects, the GP-100 serves up overdrives, fuzz effects and various distortion flavours, but also compressors, boosters, pitch-shifters and wah-wah and octave effects. In terms of amplifiers, the options are just as wide-ranging thanks to an extensive collection of both vintage and modern American and British amp sounds, all of which can be combined with one of the many, seriously realistic cab simulations. Finished with a drum machine, 90-second looper and USB audio interface, the Valeton GP-100 fully supports practice, experimentation and recording.

This Valeton Surge Series offering is a passive two-in-one volume and expression pedal. The EP-2 isn't just multifunctional, but takes up minimal pedalboard space and eats up minimal budget. Because of the passive design, there's no need to hook up an extra power supply or find some extra space on your multi-power block and, to make things really easy, the output even automatically recognises the kind of source that's hooked up. Simply place the Valeton Surge Series EP-2 anywhere it's needed in the effects chain to serve as a volume pedal, or hook it up to the expression pedal port of one your stomboxes to gain hands-free control over one of the parameters.