New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (December 2016)
![Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR S](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/972ee865512019c963969eb7e9f7cced-320-80.jpg)
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR S
From pioneering amps to lush six strings, we've seen it all at MusicRadar's guitar HQ this month.
Here's a look at everything that our team reviewed during November. We start with the Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR S.
MusicRadar's verdict
"It isn't a cheap date, of course, but if you're serious about your craft, it won't let you down."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR S
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 150 Combo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/51e8059a7d9a2e136256ddceda851686-320-80.jpg)
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 150 Combo
MusicRadar's verdict
"Blackstar has proved again that, when it comes to providing maximum bang for your buck, its amps are hard to beat."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 150 Combo
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![Music Man Valentine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f1ee9c413a6c8b17c5224883cd613ab8-320-80.jpg)
Music Man Valentine
MusicRadar's verdict
"Whether or not Maroon 5's style of funky rock floats your boat, we think James Valentine's signature Music Man most definitely will."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Music Man Valentine
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![Martin D-15 Special](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76173a7f6fe6efe77eddfa4bde655978-320-80.jpg)
Martin D-15 Special
MusicRadar's verdict
"This D-15 Special is well named. A classic old-school-style voice that will no doubt mature into quite a serious dread."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Martin D-15 Special
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![ThorpyFX Fallout Cloud](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5e6ed784f21c1e424f13c44b05e70178-320-80.jpg)
ThorpyFX Fallout Cloud
MusicRadar's verdict
"A very accomplished, range-extending reimagining of a classic fuzz-distortion voice. Try one."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: ThorpyFX Fallout Cloud
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/960e2fd8d5fe3f0307537af569c8466f-320-80.jpg)
TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver
MusicRadar's verdict
"This easy-to-use pedal is small enough to slot into most pedalboard scenarios and costs a lot less than the immediate competition while offering more versatility."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![J Rockett Lenny](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/819a70bc9431fa8c7e683c47db1c9cc5-320-80.jpg)
J Rockett Lenny
MusicRadar's verdict
"A switchable boost or an 'always on' tonal building block to tease out the tone in your rig."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: J Rockett Lenny
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/32b8e984673b66ade801f1b8cb3f17a9-320-80.jpg)
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT
MusicRadar's verdict
"The build quality of this instrument is utterly faultless, like the playability."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
![Martin Dreadnought Junior 2E Sapele](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/be164698d64b4e705196e6b00b8f78dc-320-80.jpg)
Martin Dreadnought Junior 2E Sapele
MusicRadar's verdict
"A smaller but serious-sounding 'multi-purpose' electro."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Martin Dreadnought Junior 2E Sapele
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
![PRS SE Chris Robertson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5f472e36e6de06ac0dd174fe367f4d5f-320-80.jpg)
PRS SE Chris Robertson
MusicRadar's verdict
"With faultless playability, flawless build quality, that stunning 57/08 'bucker, and serious good looks, this is one cherry that's ripe for the picking."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: PRS SE Chris Robertson
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
![Guild S-200 T-Bird](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/208e083f14cbf3eb26b1062d9e8ff200-320-80.jpg)
Guild S-200 T-Bird
MusicRadar's verdict
"To quote Dan Auerbach's back catalogue, the S-200 T-Bird might be all you ever wanted."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Guild S-200 T-Bird
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)