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![One of few PRS guitars with a maple 'board](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9d5f05f0701cb889bd73f2d9da66e823-320-80.jpg)
PRS Johnny Hiland Model
By Music Radar Team last updated
Johnny Hiland joins the elite group of PRS signature artists to create the first bolt-on PRS signature model
![Two chunky footswitches control the action, one for bypass, one for speed change](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d75849cd3f3d7a512ce9a25741038e60-320-80.jpg)
Boss RT-20 Rotary Ensemble
By Music Radar Team last updated
Turn your guitar into a Hammond organ with four rotary speaker simulations and more
![The GT-8 adds plenty of improvements to an already lauded range](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/08b830611d62dc20e9066573834d6faa-320-80.jpg)
Boss GT-8
By Music Radar Team last updated
All the FX power you'll ever need at a keen price
![Zildjian's ZHT series is a range of affordable sheet bronze.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9e1be1d8ffce2b266297deccba9d5be5-320-80.jpg)
Zildjian ZHT Mastersound Hi-hats 13"
By Music Radar Team last updated
These cymbals might not quite be the real thing but the use of a B12 alloy adds a touch of unmistakable quality to this price range
![Stereo outputs are included, as well as a headphone socket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9fc52d37a228acec9b5a0e5f3457b86b-320-80.jpg)
Boss RC-50 Loop Station
By Music Radar Team last updated
Looping goes to the next level
![A pair of send and returns will help you get your mix into shape.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/132c5767e94f41be71e9ab0262c753bb-320-80.jpg)
Boss BR-1200CD
By Music Radar Team last updated
A do-it-all machine aimed at the solo recordist
![The K designation traditionally indicates a darker and warmer sound.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a7915aa875a4ec8727a91229bd0aa7cd-320-80.jpg)
Zildjian K Custom Session Ride 20"
By Music Radar Team last updated
The K Session Custom hi-hats may not be the most powerful on the market but the dry, classy response from this line-up was a welcome surprise
![The Legacy Cell is extremely powerful.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/12ed60c1c5ff93af435b2c958597ab78-320-80.jpg)
Korg Legacy Collection Analog Edition 2007
By Music Radar Team last updated
Korg's killer suite of classic hardware emulations has been given a big boost with the addition of another beauty from its back catalogue
![The Reflector is best suited to onstage use](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a6fce7be4bfe2bd5240c7431ae400177-320-80.jpg)
Marshall RF-1 Reflector
By Music Radar Team last updated
Six flavours of reverb for any gigging guitarist
![Some Z Customs sound like nothing else.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7a1f24ee9553ba7ea8b6e2e16dd72c53-320-80.jpg)
Zildjian Z Custom Series Splash 14"
By Music Radar Team last updated
Zildjian's additions to the Custom A and Z ranges mostly live up to their reputation as fantastic cymbals and if you choose carefully, you can find some real gems in there
![The RG-1 Regenerator perform best on vibe and phaser settings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c502cc1de1e91e10a9146d997e9b0220-320-80.jpg)
Marshall RG-1 Regenerator
By Music Radar Team last updated
Vintage style Uni-Vibe sounds for guitarists on a budget
![The KP3 has even more to offer than its predecessors.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/884af1926195740013adeaf993fdd0ec-320-80.jpg)
Korg Kaoss Pad 3
By Music Radar Team last updated
The Kaoss Pad has been a firm favourite since 1999, and the third version is the best one yet
![The huige 26"x16" bass drum.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f75dcf865a14f4199a0e93622ac38208-320-80.jpg)
Premier Rock Legend Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
The monstrous Rock Legend kick can be hard work but if you need big sounds on a small budget, this kit's for you
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Marshall JVM410H head
By Music Radar Team last updated
A flagship amp that will blow your socks off and ears off
![The digital plate reverb is one of the only slight disappointments](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/485ea4a6d94e7553006f3337018ee176-320-80.jpg)
Marshall Vintage Modern 2266C Combo
By Music Radar Team last updated
This KT66-powered range recalls classic '60s sounds
![The Modern Classic series has been one of Premier's strongest suits.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5f79e91c73f7e885b6fb3445df39012e-320-80.jpg)
Premier Modern Classic Solid Shell Snare
By Music Radar Team last updated
Premier's Modern Classic Snare sounds superb and if you can afford one, or even find one, you'll love owning it
![The Ultrem just might be the best pedal of its type](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4c992d2fc669af67e6109d5874eaf428-320-80.jpg)
Guyatone GST-CO4 Ultrem
By Music Radar Team last updated
With tremolo back in vogue, Guyatone's optical pedal is just what you need
![The DF-7's seven-in-one sounds make for great value](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1da956a32d62c7e86a0ce586bfe280af-320-80.jpg)
DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory
By Music Radar Team last updated
Seven classic fuzzes in one pedal? You're on!
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DigiTech RP150
By Music Radar Team last updated
DigTech's power-packed mini multi-FX range gets a makeover
![A bigger display makes editing much easier](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f1c7686e1365b37e09b01a8b3ba3c4f1-320-80.jpg)
DigiTech RP250
By Music Radar Team last updated
A multi-FX so bursting with features, stomping's never been so much fun
![The kick drum pedals feature a generous footplate.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a960a8a728b0dac744f7ec17a6b7b512-320-80.jpg)
Premier 2000 & 4000 Series Hardware
By Music Radar Team last updated
Premier's keenly priced 2000 and 4000 series hardware is a very capable selection of stands and pedals, it's just a shame they forgot the stool
![The M1 is this collection's killer app.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/178245132c650646959ecafec988b888-320-80.jpg)
Korg Legacy Collection Digital Edition
By Music Radar Team last updated
The legendary hardware manufacturers have stuffed another of their classics into a plug-in and enhanced a pair of existing soft synths
![The JamMan offers a huge amount of looping power](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6acaef6c63abff49427caca5ee4204d4-320-80.jpg)
DigiTech Jamman Looper
By Music Radar Team last updated
The impressive JamMan is a Boss beater in the looper pedal market
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