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New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (July 2016)

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 4 July 2016

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Admira Virtuoso Ect

Admira Virtuoso Ect

The new guitar gear continues to arrive thick and fast - from a Marshall combo to a bounty of Source pedals and plenty more besides.

Here, we round up all of the guitar products that were reviewed on MusicRadar in June 2016, starting with the Admira Virtuoso Ect.

MusicRadar's Verdict

"This Admira is nice enough, but there's room for improvement.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Admira Virtuoso Ect

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Source Audio Vertigo Tremolo

Source Audio Vertigo Tremolo

MusicRadar's Verdict

”The perfect buy if you want a tremolo pedal but don't want to be stuck with one sound.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Source Audio Vertigo Tremolo

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Source Audio Vertigo Tremolo currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Full Compass

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Patrick James Eggle Macon Carved Top

Patrick James Eggle Macon Carved Top

MusicRadar's Verdict

”A simply brilliant instrument!”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Patrick James Eggle Macon Carved Top

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Knaggs SSC

Knaggs SSC

MusicRadar's Verdict

”There's nothing that rewrites the rulebook here: it's just great, classic vintage-informed guitar-making for those collectors and players who are lucky enough to have the funds.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Knaggs SSC

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Marshall Code25 Combo

Marshall Code25 Combo

MusicRadar's Verdict

“With a range that suits beginners as well as working players, if you want the Marshall legend on a budget, then there's no real alternative.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Marshall Code25 Combo

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Marshall Code25 Combo currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Fano Standard SP6

Fano Standard SP6

MusicRadar's Verdict

“As versatile as the two classics that inspired its creation, the SP6 feels like a guitar without limits.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fano Standard SP6

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 6 of 23
DOD Looking Glass

DOD Looking Glass

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Clever controls for adjusting to any guitar plus a wide gain range equals incredible flexibility.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DOD Looking Glass

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: DOD Looking Glass currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Patrick James Eggle 96 Spalt Drop Top

Patrick James Eggle 96 Spalt Drop Top

MusicRadar's Verdict

“A beautiful guitar that will only get better with age.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Patrick James Eggle 96 Spalt Drop Top

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Source Audio Lunar Phaser

Source Audio Lunar Phaser

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Several shades of phasing nicely covered, with many more sounds waiting in the wings.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Source Audio Lunar Phaser

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Source Audio Lunar Phaser currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Full Compass

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Fano Standard JM6

Fano Standard JM6

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Indie, punk, blues, metal – it's tough to think of a genre where the JM6 couldn't hold its own.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fano Standard JM6

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Martin DX1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II

Martin DX1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Proof that an object can really be greater than the sum of its parts.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin DX1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Martin DX1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music

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Source Audio Mercury Flanger

Source Audio Mercury Flanger

MusicRadar's Verdict

“A great sounding flanger, but – to be fair – Source's Gemini, Lunar and Mercury are interchangeable.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Source Audio Mercury Flanger

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Source Audio Mercury Flanger currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Full Compass

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Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer

Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer

MusicRadar's Verdict

“If you play acoustic and sing, this is an easy all-in-one route to expanding your onstage capabilities.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Danelectro '64

Danelectro '64

MusicRadar's Verdict

“A superb reworking of a classic let down only by it price tag.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Danelectro ‘64

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Faith Nomad Mini-Saturn Electro

Faith Nomad Mini-Saturn Electro

MusicRadar's Verdict

“The Nomad Mini-Saturn is a very credible pint-sized package.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Faith Nomad Mini-Saturn Electro

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Faith Nomad Mini-Saturn Electro currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music

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CKK Lunar Drive

CKK Lunar Drive

MusicRadar's Verdict

“This pedal is one for the classic rock and blues players.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: CKK Lunar Drive

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY:CKK Lunar Drive currently available from:
UK:Gear4Music

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Page 16 of 23
Electro-Harmonix Lester G Deluxe Rotary Speaker

Electro-Harmonix Lester G Deluxe Rotary Speaker

MusicRadar's Verdict

“There are a bunch of great rotary speaker simulators on the market, but the Lester G is the most convincing example we've given a spin for a long time.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Lester G Deluxe Rotary Speaker

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Electro-Harmonix Lester G Deluxe Rotary Speaker currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Page 17 of 23
CKK Soul Echo

CKK Soul Echo

MusicRadar's Verdict

“The features and price make this one of the best old-school delay pedals on the market.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: CKK Soul Echo

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: CKK Soul Echo currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

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Page 18 of 23
Martin 00X1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #IV

Martin 00X1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #IV

MusicRadar's Verdict

“The results are so good, even tonewood snobs might change their tune.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin 00X1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #IV

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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CKK Destruction Drive

CKK Destruction Drive

MusicRadar's Verdict

“The Destruction Drive is pretty much unbeatable at its price point.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: CKK Destruction Drive

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: CKK Destruction Drive currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

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Godin Session Custom '59

Godin Session Custom '59

MusicRadar's Verdict

“Without doubt, this innovative Godin is one to challenge the big boys.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Godin Session Custom '59

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Godin Session Custom '59 currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

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Martin GPCPA5S Westside Custom Sapele Edition #V

Martin GPCPA5S Westside Custom Sapele Edition #V

MusicRadar's Verdict

“A feature-heavy, well-made guitar perfect for performing artists.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin GPCPA5S Westside Custom Sapele Edition #V

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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CKK Royal Fuzz

CKK Royal Fuzz

MusicRadar's Verdict

“A well-made fuzz pedal packed with sonic opportunities.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: CKK Royal Fuzz

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: CKK Royal Fuzz currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

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