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![An image showing the Dawner Prince Boonar Tube Deluxe pedal and the vintage Binson Echorec 2 T7E delay unit on which it's based.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rk9Ca3YhurQupQazyfxRB9-320-80.jpg)
“The best Binson Echorec emulation ever made.” Dawner Prince tackles the king of all delays with its new Boonar Tube Deluxe. Repeat after us: It's a winner
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Built by hand, and available in limited quantities, it’s a gorgeous emulation of the delay unit famously used by David Gilmour
![A photo showing four Dixon Hummingbird 15 combos in different colors. (from left) Valentine, Ice Cream, Indigo and Nonemore](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AsroxVgbvQEziNM2EsfaQR-320-80.png)
We reviewed the Dixon Hummingbird 15 tube combo and decided less is definitely more
By Art Thompson published
Boasting top-notch build and minimal features, it's an ideal pedal platform and a solid performer that morphs from rhythm to lead via your picking or guitar volume
![Mitch Colby poses with an original Elpico AC55 combo (center) and his Colby Elpico AC55 1x12 combo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwkgskiqqcvMoRPwBdpBkR-320-80.jpg)
Mitch Colby resurrects the amp that gave Paul McCartney his start and put the Kinks on the hit parade
By Dave Hunter published
The Colby Elpico AC55 1x12 combo is a modern take on the 1950s/'60s Elpico AC55 that launched young British guitarists into the world of rock and roll
![A photo of an Engl Hardtailer. The device allows a guitarist to block a floating tremolo unit when desired by pushing the Hardtailer into position and preventing the tremolo unit from moving. When engaged, as seen here installed on a Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass, it prevents a “floating” trem block from pulling sharp, allowing you detune or change one or more strings without the other strings going out of tune.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G5kbq9opm8yhAATAQZfp7o-320-80.jpg)
The Engl Hardtailer converts your tremolo from full floating to dive-only in seconds
By Jude Gold published
It's easy to install and works on most block-and-springs-based trems and locking trems, including those with the EVH D-Tuna or Tone Vise Pitch Shifter
![A photo of a hand holding a 50th anniversary DOD OD/Preamp 250 pedal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MBKKXAQycGVyng6YeN3Y5U-320-80.jpg)
The DOD 250 Overdrive/Pre gets an appealing 50th anniversary makeover
By Art Thompson published
This welcome revision of an American classic is limited to just 1,974 copies
![A photo detail of the Fuchs Audio ODH](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uHFhqKpBUqb6yjKMGdLe6m-320-80.jpg)
Fuchs' ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is a gig-worthy tone machine at an approachable price
By Dave Hunter published
Designed by Andy Fuchs to suit his own needs, the new head looks primed for broad acceptance
![A photo showing the four pedal in Vox's Valvenergy range](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9kN2QWkdzamAtenvo9AU5F-320-80.jpg)
Vox’s four new Valvenergy pedals aim to put tubey richness and compression in guitarists’ sight
By Dave Hunter published
The quartet of overdrive, booster, compress and graphic EQ pedals make use of Nutube technology
![Fractal Audio VP4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ikVZpP3atHR8QxCtFdvGPS-320-80.jpg)
Fractal's VP4 delivers much of what's in its big-brother powerhouse, the Axe-FX III, in a compact and price-friendly unit
By Dave Hunter published
The VP4’s size and demands of its features call for minor connectivity shortcuts,
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