New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (February 2015)
![Ibanez RGKP6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/726d169596b3afd2678c542f82562219-320-80.jpg)
Ibanez RGKP6
It's been a busy month for gear, courtesy of the 2015 Winter NAMM show, but we've still had plenty through the doors for review, too, including a whole heap of guitars, amps, effects and other guitar-related gear.
All of these reviews were originally published in the pages of our sister magazines Guitarist and Total Guitar, starting with the Kaoss pad-loaded Ibanez RGKP6...
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"As a guitar it's fairly average, but what's more important is what the RGKP6 represents: an affordable analogue-meets-digital future."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Ibanez RGKP6 review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 262)
BUY: Ibanez RGKP6 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music
USA: Sweetwater
![Fender Mini '57 Twin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0759899949bf9b326dd8ae1bf64c929c-320-80.jpg)
Fender Mini '57 Twin
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"We preferred the Twin with lower-output single coils to humbuckers, but there are some unique tones for sonic adventurers."
3 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Fender Mini '57 Twin review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 261)
BUY: Fender Mini '57 Twin currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![EBS Valve Drive DI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8e9b1666463b54cfc7c76af521b6f0ab-320-80.jpg)
EBS Valve Drive DI
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Far more useful than you can imagine - well worth the cost."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: EBS Valve Drive DI review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
BUY: EBS Valve Drive DI currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Full Compass
![Case J2 Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c9d694e25a06cffbcc696b67304abade-320-80.jpg)
Case J2 Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Simply a superb modern semi-solid that any serious player should investigate."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Case J2 Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Cordoba Guilele CE](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f72240e0bf5721dbb9d4f53d540cd678-320-80.jpg)
Cordoba Guilele CE
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"An ideal starter for micro-sized beginners or a neat electro uke with bass strings."
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Cordoba Guilele CE review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Gibson 2015 Les Paul Deluxe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e25a937aaf0b2f07b674ee19d4ff034d-320-80.jpg)
Gibson 2015 Les Paul Deluxe
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A little more niche tonally, but a great option for hot 70s sounds and 80s rock, thanks to the onboard boost."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Deluxe review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
BUY: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Deluxe currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater
![Gibson 2015 Les Paul Studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/81718354a314b5326f602dc95ed1adc5-320-80.jpg)
Gibson 2015 Les Paul Studio
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Excellent value, high-quality sounds - including those single-coil voices - these will sell by the truckload."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Studio review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 262)
BUY: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Studio currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Sweetwater
![Caparison Dellinger-M3 MJR](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/21ae8d8df5bb1568948fecdf62b19f49-320-80.jpg)
Caparison Dellinger-M3 MJR
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A high-end signature axe with serious shredding credentials."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Caparison Dellinger-M3 MJR review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Gibson 2015 Les Paul Standard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/860f3ff33a98cbf270dbc484ae7fb3e9-320-80.jpg)
Gibson 2015 Les Paul Standard
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"It's expensive, but if you can get on with the 2015 spec there's a depth of tone that's a cut above its siblings."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Standard review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
BUY: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Standard currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater
![Pilgrim by Vintage Mayflower Deluxe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/622a541808ab952b17102621359d23f8-320-80.jpg)
Pilgrim by Vintage Mayflower Deluxe
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Well-priced, quality package that packs a punch and doesn't slip off your leg as easily as certain guitars."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Pilgrim by Vintage Mayflower Deluxe review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
BUY: Pilgrim by Vintage Mayflower Deluxe currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music
![Rainger FX Dr Freakenstein's Dwarf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/06157408798ba57cf2d5e36a2194d6c2-320-80.jpg)
Rainger FX Dr Freakenstein's Dwarf
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Stompbox of small stature with a massive sound."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Rainger FX Dr Freakenstein's Dwarf review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Rainger FX El Distorto](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/422f3451a8ee0005bd82cbeef2bb46a9-320-80.jpg)
Rainger FX El Distorto
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Two distinct distortion voices in one pedal."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Rainger FX El Distorto review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Yerasov S-Compressor SC-3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5a2ee78c97f9a33804f1f8d9d907500a-320-80.jpg)
Yerasov S-Compressor SC-3
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Cost-effective compression with extra gain on tap."
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yerasov S-Compressor SC-3 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Rainger FX Air Traffic Controller](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fbdc3302f8e036546110e84382830c8e-320-80.jpg)
Rainger FX Air Traffic Controller
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"An engaging new take on the 'synth' pedal."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Rainger FX Air Traffic Controller review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Yerasov Beige Bug BB-1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2c49d6e3c565a21ae13364a1fbfa7ff3-320-80.jpg)
Yerasov Beige Bug BB-1
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The Bug is Beige but certainly not boring."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Beige Bug BB-1 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Fuzzy Rhodes FR75](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a21ed39d941de39a135fea2e46944f57-320-80.jpg)
Fuzzy Rhodes FR75
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"One for the fuzz-tweakers out there, but it's still good value for a boutique vibe and sound."
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Fuzzy Rhodes FR75 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Laney A1+](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5d53b2420305ab0033d22d87d4b1135d-320-80.jpg)
Laney A1+
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Compelling performance and a competitive price make this a no-brainer acoustic amp choice."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Laney A1+ review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
BUY: Laney A1+ currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Full Compass
![Yerasov Delay DM-6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/85e42a0e120efcf429f46cce8760aa17-320-80.jpg)
Yerasov Delay DM-6
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"No-frills delay that will do the job with no fuss."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Delay DM-6 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![Mono Guitar Sleeve](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4f94ad7b22d204cfbbf851bb47652af0-320-80.jpg)
Mono Guitar Sleeve
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"A superbly designed gigbag - we can't fault it: your guitar will love you."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Mono Guitar Sleeve review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
BUY: Mono Guitar Sleeve currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Sweetwater
![Yerasov Brown Creature BC-1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b68250cab71ef18069006c25dd00b3e9-320-80.jpg)
Yerasov Brown Creature BC-1
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Solid rock distortion with creative EQ options."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Brown Creature BC-1 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![MESA/Boogie Mark Five: 25](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0c58e1cb59596acb8935464981ec2445-320-80.jpg)
MESA/Boogie Mark Five: 25
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"In all other respects, though, it's simply mind-blowingly, jaw- droppingly brilliant."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: MESA/Boogie Mark Five: 25 review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 263)
BUY: MESA/Boogie Mark Five: 25 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Sweetwater
![Yerasov Black Formica BF-1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/583d49c7a5f0a45b4fd109cf2dfef5c1-320-80.jpg)
Yerasov Black Formica BF-1
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Workmanlike compression for a variety of tasks."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Black Formica BF-1 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1dcf7bbf260eb407a1b4bea3f8f76ff0-320-80.jpg)
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"The Alter Ego V2 is equipped to appeal to just about any player, whether you're well versed in vintage delays or not."
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
BUY: TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
![Yerasov Green Tick GT-1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/63b1249d1a70aef86174bd51fe808d5e-320-80.jpg)
Yerasov Green Tick GT-1
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"Familiar sound and functionality with extra fat."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Green Tick GT-1 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)
![TC Electronic T2 Reverb](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f2bbf82ba59e171562244e61c5cb2bd9-320-80.jpg)
TC Electronic T2 Reverb
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"While it sounds fantastic, the T2's modulated 'verbs could be a little over the top even for ambient fans."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic T2 Reverb review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 263)
BUY: TC Electronic T2 Reverb currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
![Strymon Deco](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c6ceb68d273ede1e14793c7c765a007c-320-80.jpg)
Strymon Deco
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"At £279, it's a serious investment, but this is a pro-quality pedal that will make your guitar sounds and even demo mixes stand out."
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Strymon Deco review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 263)
BUY: Strymon Deco currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
![Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c4b6f53cad6d4339ef13d3a5b25b38a6-320-80.jpg)
Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline
MusicRadar’s verdict:
"We can't fault the Thinline. Its price tag is seriously competitive, and considering the guitar's attention to detail and expensive-sounding tones, we implore you to give it a go."
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 262)
BUY: Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music