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Every month MusicRadar's industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - publish the world's best independent and in-depth music-making gear reviews.

This is a collection of electric and acoustic guitars, amps and effects - all of which have been meticulously tested by either Guitarist or Total Guitar in recent months and published on MusicRadar throughout November 2011.

Flick through this month's picks and follow the links to read each product's full review. First up, the guitar that rocked Hamburg and The Cavern...

Verdict:

"It might not be the Tribute, but with its top build, great playability and '50s tone, this is no consolation prize."

Gretsch G6128T George Harrison Signature Duo Jet currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | WoodBrass Centre

Read the Guitarist review of the G6128T George Harrison Signature Duo Jet

Verdict:

"A mid-priced do-it-all valve combo that offers something different from Marshall and Fender."

Ampeg GVT52-112 currently available from Soundslive

Read the Guitarist review of the Ampeg GVT52-112

Verdict:

"The Surfcaster's snottier younger brother may not appeal to everyone… but it does sound great."

Read the Guitarist review of the Charvel Desolation Skatecaster SK-1 FR

Verdict:

"A state-of-the-art multi-FX floorpedal with the easiest editing ever, but you'll be needing an iPad. Then again, this might just give you the excuse you need to buy one…"

DigiTech iPB-10 currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | Hard To Find

Read Guitarist's DigiTech iPB-10 review

Verdict:

"Hard to beat at this price - be proud of having the UK's own G-word on the headstock."

Read Guitarist's Gordon-Smith GS2 60 review

Verdict:

"A decent, metal-ready take on Gibson's seminal single-cut."

Charvel Desolation DS-1 FR currently available from Thomann

Read Guitarist's Charvel Desolation DS-1 FR review

Verdict:

"A good-looking electro that's most at home plugged in."

Ibanez A300E-VV currently available from Thomann | WoodBrass

Read Guitarist's Ibanez A300E-VV review

Verdict:

"A good guitar with solid tones, but has its work cut out against Schecter, ESP and PRS SE."

Charvel Desolation DC-1 ST currently available from Thomann

Read Guitarist's Charvel Desolation DC-1 ST review

Verdict:

"Yamaha sure knows how to build a fine and affordable dreadnought electro."

Yamaha A1M currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | Hard To Find

Read Guitarist's Yamaha A1M review

Verdict:

"A top-class, modern guitar that does everything exceptionally well."

Read Guitarist's Suhr Guthrie Govan Antique Modern review

Verdict:

"A fine original but 'familiar' design that sounds and feels as old as it looks. Quite a find!"

Sandberg Florence Aged currently available from Thomann

Read Guitarist's Sandberg Florence Aged review

Verdict:

"A solid, versatile distortion pedal."

MXR M78 Custom Badass '78 Distortion currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | WoodBrass

Read Guitarist's MXR M78 Custom Badass '78 Distortion review

Verdict:

"Compact and adaptable - an excellent piece of kit."

MXR M234 Analogue Chorus currently available from Thomann | WoodBrass

Read Guitarist's MXR M234 Analog Chorus review

Verdict:

"If you want a straight-up flanger for your rig, check this out."

Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | WoodBrass

Read Guitarist's Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress review

Verdict:

"Grade-A concert picker emphasises all-round high standard of Yamaha's new range."

Yamaha AC3R currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | Hard To Find

Read Guitarist's Yamaha AC3R review

Verdict:

"Useful tool if you want sustain with clean sounds."

Read Guitarist's T-Rex ToneBug Sustainer review

Verdict:

"Awesome heads that round off the Series One range. If you're in the market for a new head or thinking about trading in that combo for something with a little more punch… start looking here."

Blackstar S1-104 EL34 & S1-104 6L6 currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann

Read Guitarist's Blackstar S1-104 EL34 & S1-104 6L6 review

Verdict:

"A worthy, if not outstanding addition to the mid-price single-cut market."

Read Guitarist's review of the Carparelli S4

Verdict:

"Fender has done a remarkable job of recreating Cobain's Jaguar with accuracy, taste and, above all, respect."

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | WoodBrass

Read Total Guitar's Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar review

Verdict:

"A good excuse to keep the noise down."

VHT Special 6 Ultra currently available from Thomann

Read Total Guitar's VHT Special 6 Ultra review

Verdict:

"Awesome budget metal axe."

Jackson Rhoads RR24XT currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann

Read Total Guitar's Jackson Rhoads RR24XT review

Verdict:

"Christian luthier blesses us with a pretty heavenly instrument."

Read Total Guitar's Sozo Z7 Vintage review

Verdict:

"The Fuzz Face remains a classic - but you may want to check out the competition."

Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face currently available from Thomann

Read Total Guitar's Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face review

Verdict:

"Some of the most fun you can have with a plywood box - but a serious piece of kit too."

Fender G-DEC 3 Fifteen currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | WoodBrass

Read Total Guitar's Fender G-DEC 3 Fifteen review

Verdict:

"Fuzzy perfection in a simple, beautiful stomp box."

Read Total Guitar's D*A*M Meathead M-13 review

Verdict:

"Yamaha has reinvented the practice amp to dovetail neatly with the demands of the average guitarist's modern life. The perfect solution for playing and jamming at home."

Yamaha THR10 currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Soundslive | WoodBrass | Hard To Find

Read Guitarist's Yamaha THR10 review