DrumCraft’s new Series 3 Junior packs a punch for new players Smaller, new kits join the Thomann’s brand’s popular Series 3, 4 and 6 range of drums and accessories MusicRadar · Jan 29, 2025
“We are in the golden age of guitar manufacturing right now”: Harley Benton’s expands YouTube star Maxxxwell Carlisle’s signature line with three super-versatile, shred-friendly S-styles 2025 brings us three sweet new finish options for the MAX Fusion plus the option of a Floyd Rose 1000 Series vibrato or a hard-tail bridge MusicRadar · Jan 28, 2025
“Delivering screaming leads to funky rhythms, and everything in between”: Guitarist and YouTuber Maxxxwell Carlisle teams up with Harley Benton for a budget-friendly, versatile signature model – the Guitar MAX Fusion The model comes shortly after Carlisle debunked rumors about his signature guitar, clarifying that it is Made in Indonesia and bolstering the reputation of the Thomann-owned Harley Benton brand Guitar World · Jan 26, 2025
Audio-Technica goes pro with its latest audiophile-standard, open-back headphones Audio-Technica's new open-back over-ears are made for music makers and mixers T3 · Jan 23, 2025
“There are two big myths about Harley Benton, and one in particular that I'm really sick of”: YouTuber sets the record straight on Harley Benton guitars – and debunks the main misconceptions about the budget-friendly brand The Thomann-owned brand is renowned for its affordable guitar gear and cheaper alternatives to established models Guitar World · Jan 3, 2025
It might be a beginner keyboard, but I still love my Casio CT-S1, and I’ve never seen it cheaper than this At this price, this super-portable compact digital piano is a no-brainer MusicRadar · Dec 1, 2024
Don't be afraid of your electric and acoustic guitar's truss rod – we'll show you how to adjust it Changing your neck curvature is not some mystic art, but it can make a lot of difference to your guitar and how playable its neck is MusicRadar · Nov 25, 2024
“Our philosophy is that you should not be limited to a budget to buy the instrument of your dreams”: Harley Benton to ship direct in the US as budget-gear superpower partners with Reverb In a move that is sure to shake up the marketplace for beginner and under-$500 gear, Harley Benton has an official store serving the US via Reverb MusicRadar · Oct 2, 2024
“Our philosophy is that you should not be limited to a budget to buy the instrument of your dreams”: Harley Benton is now shipping its ultra-affordable guitar gear direct in the US for the first time via a new Reverb store The champion of cheap gear is extending its influence overseas, and will be shipping directly to US players through a new virtual storefront Guitar World · Oct 1, 2024
DrumCraft reintroduces its Bell Brass snare drum, offering you the snare sound of Metallica, Nirvana, RATM and more for under £800! At 12kg, it might break your back, but it won’t necessarily break the bank MusicRadar · Sep 18, 2024
“Embrace the DIY spirit and experience the joy of playing a guitar you’ve built yourself”: Harley Benton launches three new ‘build your own guitar’ kits – starting from $117 Thomann’s budget gear firm extends its entry-level guitar-building kits with okoume and basswood six-strings inspired by V and Explorer shapes Guitar World · Aug 2, 2024
Harley Benton just made its popular Extreme-84, Extreme-76, and Victory guitars available as kits Make them your own MusicRadar · Aug 1, 2024
Could the Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Advanced stake a claim as the best value multi-fx and amp modeller right now? 55 amps models, 26 IRs with third party support and 151 effects at a very competitive price MusicRadar · Jul 16, 2024
The new Harley Benton MV Bass guitar series is hitting the low end on prices Six new models starting from under £200/$250 MusicRadar · May 24, 2024
MusicRadar · Apr 8, 2024 “A well made budget headphone that can handle both mixing and recording duties”: the t.bone HD 815 review Headphones designed for both recording and mixing? We're intrigued
Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2024 Best affordable electronic drum kits to get playing whatever your ability level Banging beats and big breaks – that break no banks
MusicRadar · Mar 26, 2024 The best new acoustic guitars coming our way in 2024 GEAR EXPO 2024: Acoustics for every budget – small and (incredibly) large – as we reveal the all-new arrivals for the year ahead
MusicRadar · Mar 7, 2024 "The best value expandable pedal power supply out there right now": Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-1AC Pro Modular review Handling high-draw pedals for less money
MusicRadar · Feb 29, 2024 "It does everything I need it to do – and more": Ed Sheeran reveals two signature 'stadium grade' looper pedals with Headrush… and at very different prices The Sheeran Looper + and X follow the songwriter's years of experience exploring the potential of live loops – and multi-effects pedals
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024 Best guitar effects pedals to sculpt your sound, from reverb to overdrive Explore the versatility of your electric guitar or bass
MusicRadar · Feb 21, 2024 Gretsch's dark horses: Are the new $279.99 Jim Dandy Deltoluxe guitars the most exciting new acoustic/electric hybrids around? The Deltoluxe soundhole pickup makes these models a unique proposition for blues – and beyond
MusicRadar · Feb 16, 2024 Nektar's Panorama CS12 controller lets you get hands-on with Logic Pro: "CS12 is a completely new take on the DAW controller" This dedicated control surface for Apple's flagship DAW promises to make your music-making experience more tactile and immediate
MusicRadar · Jan 23, 2024 NAMM 2024: Harley Benton launches the PB-Shorty SBK, a 30” scale bass for beginners inspired by a low-end classic – and it costs just £103 Go, Shorty, it’s your birthday…
MusicRadar · Jan 9, 2024 The HD 515s are the t.bone's enticingly affordable pair of closed-back headphones for any studio application With 45mm drivers delivering a frequency range of 10Hz-26kHz, the HD 515s would make a solid choice for music-makers on a budget
MusicRadar · Dec 21, 2023 Harley Benton JA-25TH Firemist review A 25th-anniversary edition offset that looks to celebrate everything great about the value-centric Harley Benton brand