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New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (September 2017)

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By Acoustic, Total Guitar, Guitarist
Published 6 September 2017

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Vintage Paul Brett Statesboro 12-String

Vintage Paul Brett Statesboro 12-String

We've been digging through an absolute treasure trove of A-list guitar gear over the past few weeks.

Here, we take a digested look at everything from guitar land that was reviewed on MusicRadar during the month of August, starting with a stunning 12-string.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A fantastic product that captures the heart of traditional blues playing."

FULL REVIEW: Vintage Paul Brett Statesboro 12-String 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 1 of 10
Page 1 of 10
Cort AS-OC4

Cort AS-OC4

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Spectacular value for money, and just a great guitar in its own right."

FULL REVIEW: Cort AS-OC4 

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 2 of 10
Page 2 of 10
Ibanez AVD16LTD

Ibanez AVD16LTD

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A vintage guitar with a country twang for the aspiring player."

FULL REVIEW: Ibanez AVD16LTD

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 3 of 10
Page 3 of 10
Larrivée OM-03 Silverwood

Larrivée OM-03 Silverwood

MusicRadar's verdict:

“An exceptional guitar that provides luxury and value for money - a very rare thing indeed."

FULL REVIEW: Larrivée OM-03 Silverwood 

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 4 of 10
Page 4 of 10
Fender Paramount PM-1 Standard Dreadnought All-Mahogany NE

Fender Paramount PM-1 Standard Dreadnought All-Mahogany NE

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The PM-1 encompasses mahogany’s charms so well, and Fender’s “earthy and organic” claim is actually very accurate in sound and vision."

FULL REVIEW: Fender Paramount PM-1 Standard Dreadnought All-Mahogany NE

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 5 of 10
Page 5 of 10
Gretsch Players Edition 6609 Broadkaster

Gretsch Players Edition 6609 Broadkaster

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The build quality is beyond reproach, and the range of options available means there’s something for everyone."

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch Players Edition 6609 Broadkaster

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 6 of 10
Page 6 of 10
Gretsch G5622T-CB Electromatic Double Cutaway with Bigsby

Gretsch G5622T-CB Electromatic Double Cutaway with Bigsby

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A superb instrument that leaves the competition in its trail."

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G5622T-CB Electromatic Double Cutaway with Bigsby 

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 7 of 10
Page 7 of 10
John Page Classic Ashburn HSS

John Page Classic Ashburn HSS

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The HSS seems voiced for the journeyman player who needs to cover extra rock-edged ground."

FULL REVIEW: John Page Classic Ashburn HSS

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 8 of 10
Page 8 of 10
PRS 509

PRS 509

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A guitar that might make you rethink the ‘single-coil sound’: there’s nothing remotely over-bright or thin-sounding here."

FULL REVIEW: PRS 509

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 9 of 10
Page 9 of 10
Boss CP-1X Compressor

Boss CP-1X Compressor

MusicRadar's verdict:

“An intuitive pedal packed with sounds."

FULL REVIEW: Boss CP-1X Compressor

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 10 of 10
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