New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (June 2012)
28 products at a glance
Every month, MusicRadar's industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Future Music - publish the best independent and in-depth music-making gear reviews.
This is a collection of electric and acoustic guitars, amps and effects, all of which were tested meticulously by either Guitarist or Total Guitar in recent months and reviewed on MusicRadar throughout May 2012.
Flick through this month's picks and follow the links to read each product's full review. We kick off with a tasty all-mahogany acoustic…
Alister Atkin is adding models to his acoustic range all the time, and among them are these new fetching all-mahogany jobs. We dip in…
Atkin Guitars AA AM Special
MusicRadar’s verdict:
A new Jaguar heralds the half-century celebrations for Fender's least popular 'classic' electric.
Fender 50th Anniversary Jaguar (£1943)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Would a company famed for solid wood acoustics and electrics turn its hand to making plywood guitars? One firm in Austin, Texas certainly would.
Collings I35LC (£3799)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Egnater releases a long-awaited high-power head…
Egnater Vengeance (£1149)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Grover Jackon returns with a new fully customisable boutique design.
GJ2 Arete Four-Star (£2299)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
This stripped-down version of Fender's Jaguar bass offers a radical change - but would it have been better off being called the Jazzuar?
Fender Modern Player Jaguar Bass (£443)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Audio input for your iPhone or iPad.
Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack £139
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Classy update for your Strat-style guitar...
Super-Vee BladeRunner Tremolo System (£120)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Another restorative guitar potion.
Eternashine Guitar Scratch Remover (£19)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Egnater unleashes a serious dose of stack attack.
Egnater Armageddon (£1499)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Has time and the input of one of the UK's most revered guitarists made it time to reconsider the Jaguar?
Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar (£1943)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Back in the '70s, Grover Jackson instigated the idea of hot-rodding guitars for the rock fraternity. Now he re-emerges…
GJ2 Arete Five-Star (£2999)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
This new Godin keeps things simple but effective.
Godin Core HB (£899)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Hayden steps into the mid-price valve-amp ring.
Hayden HGT-A20 (£539)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Mariner's Green Series appeals to your conscience - but what about your ears?
Mariner Eunoia DEC (£525)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
A fresh model from a major Canadian maker.
Godin Core P-90 (£849)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Bone up on your playing with Timber Tones…
Timber Tones Bone Tones plectrums (£4)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Show your rock idols some love with these straps
Perri's Leathers Licensed Straps (£15-22)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
There's a stand for that…
Dunlop Sturdy Stand (£55)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
UK marque Hayden enters the crowded mid-range amp market.
Hayden HGT-A40 (£529)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Harping on about slide.
Dunlop Ben Harper Signature Tone Bar (£49)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
A no-frills workhorse that's all about the tone.
PRS SE 30 head (£999)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Trev Wilkinson's new tone machine combines pro players' experience with innovative construction methods.
Fret-King Black Label Elise (£749)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Pigging out on fat tones.
Pigtronix FAT Drive (£115)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Play that funky music.
Carl Martin Classic Optical Envelope (£99)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
How does Mariner's eco-friendly Green Series compete tonally?
Mariner Eunoia OME (£525)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
A resurrected classic that has the looks and the chops.
Gretsch G5013CE Rancher Jr (£298)
MusicRadar’s verdict:
A '60s cutie is dressed up with a bit of lipstick for surf and retro aficionados.