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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 October 2011.

Flick through this month's picks and follow the links to read each product's full review. First up, the Morpheus Bomber...

Verdict:

"A versatile, easy-to-use and gig-proof polyphonic pitchshifter."

BUY: Morpheus Bomber currently available from Thomann | Soundslive

Read Total Guitar's Morpheus Bomber review here

Verdict:

"Solid mid-priced electric for those fancying a bit of danger."

BUY: BC Rich Joey Jordison Warlock II currently available from Soundslive

Read Total Guitar's review of the BC Rich Joey Jordison Warlock II here

Verdict:

"A lot of axe for your money - but it's a strong mid-price field out there at the mo."

BUY: Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST currently available from Thomann

Read the Total Guitar review of the Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST here

Verdict:

"An affordable classic, tweaked just enough to bring it bang up to date."

BUY: Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster currently available from Thomann | Soundslive | Coda

Read Total Guitar's review of the Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster here

Verdict:

"Easy to carry and packing a respectable sound, the JR2 is a guitar that's cheap and cheerful in the best possible way."

BUY: Yamaha JR2 currently available from Thomann

Read the Total Guitar review of the Yamaha JR2 here

Verdict:

"If you're looking more for electric than acoustic and aren't put off by its eccentricities, the Mondial is well worth checking out."

Read the Total Guitar review of the Italia Mondial Classic here

Verdict:

"Gorgeous build and finish, genuinely versatile tone."

Read the Total Guitar review of the Michael Kelly Hybrid Special here

Verdict:

"It's not for the faint of wallet, but the Axe-Fx II delivers supreme modelling power in a hardy piece of kit."

Read the Total Guitar review of the Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx II here

Verdict:

"Gorgeously constructed all-rounder."

BUY: PRS SE Custom Semi-Hollow currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann

Read the Total Guitar review of the PRS SE Custom Semi-Hollow here

Verdict:

"For the money, you'll struggle to find a better guitar than this. A real winner."

BUY: Hagstrom Deuce F currently available from Thomann

Read the Total Guitar review of the Hagstrom Deuce F here

Verdict:

"Awesome modern twist on classic stylings: overcome your preconceptions and check out the range of this grown-up seven-string."

Read Total Guitar'sSchecter Chris Garza review here

Verdict:

"An excellent all-round performer offering unbeatable value for money."

BUY: Martin DRS1 currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann

Read the Guitarist Martin DRS1 review here

Verdict

"A quality, no-frills piece of kit that does exactly what it says on the tin."

BUY: MXR Noise Clamp currently available from Andertons Music Co. | Thomann | Coda Music

Read the Total Guitar review of the MXR Noise Clamp here