New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (June 2014)
![Gibson Derek Trucks SG](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c780bc59859cabeba6db711fc21d6f16-320-80.jpg)
Gibson Derek Trucks SG
MusicRadar's sister mags Guitarist and Total Guitar offer the best independent reviews of the latest guitars, amps, pedals, apps and accessories on a monthly basis.
In this gallery, we've collected all their guitar gear reviews featured on the site in March. All of the reviews here were originally published in Guitarist issue 380/381, Total Guitar issue 253, or by MusicRadar's own reviews team. Kicking things off in style is the new Gibson Derek Trucks SG...
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Essentially, this latest Trucks signature is an old-school SG Standard. Nothing wrong with that at all!”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gibson Derek Trucks SG review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Gibson Derek Trucks SG currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater
![Yerasov GTA15J](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/41d240f84d783d0718ba6db859cf9dde-320-80.jpg)
Yerasov GTA15J
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Forget the rather drab styling, this is a serious boutique tone machine.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Yerasov GTA15J review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
![Seiko STX7](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2d10ca55c96467da09ed0de834186788-320-80.jpg)
Seiko STX7
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Say goodbye to batteries, get in tune and see what you're doing. Nice.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Seiko STX7 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
![Supermegaultragroovy Capo 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5b8233d817ea993cc47f13d9a51866bb-320-80.jpg)
Supermegaultragroovy Capo 3
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A practical software solution for working out how to play songs.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Supermegaultragroovy Capo 3 review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
![Free The Tone Red Jasper RJ-1V](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e680bf4348d0a15d6c90498936285cd4-320-80.jpg)
Free The Tone Red Jasper RJ-1V
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“This pedal isn't cheap, but there's no snake-oil here: one of the more sophisticated and characterful overdrives we've tried.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Free The Tone Red Jasper RJ-1V review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
![Gibson SG Futura](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3e96588ca9c388002920affbcd9c1df9-320-80.jpg)
Gibson SG Futura
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“This is a very affordable SG with nice upgrades such as the Min-ETune system. But is it a great guitar? No.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gibson SG Futura review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Gibson SG Futura currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater
![Electro-Harmonix Soul Food](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/302d0fb9ff988a96a65e6f7ca91658dc-320-80.jpg)
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A new pedal that offers a more affordable option to an established favourite… and does it in style.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Soul Food review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Electro-Harmonix Soul Food currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![DigiTech RP360 XP](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66c5a059b7ccd42910f413791a7cb553-320-80.jpg)
DigiTech RP360 XP
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“There's a wealth of multi-effects out there, but the RP360 XP has diversity and ease of use on its side.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: DigiTech RP360 XP review
(Reviewed inTotal Guitar issue 253)
BUY: DigiTech RP360 XP currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Boss DS-1X Distortion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3f7707348ff81a97f6c5618263878b04-320-80.jpg)
Boss DS-1X Distortion
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The guitar world is saturated with distortion pedals, and this is by no means cheap, but if you're constantly switching between rhythm and lead and can't settle on a middle ground, the DS-1X could be just the pedal you're looking for.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Boss DS-1X Distortion review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 253)
BUY: Boss DS-1X Distortion currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Red Witch Violetta Delay](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/80525c25a0923fb985d7ecce6232379a-320-80.jpg)
Red Witch Violetta Delay
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A delay pedal that shines in more ways than one.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Red Witch Violetta Delay review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Red Witch Violetta Delay currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![Red Witch Seven Sisters Ruby](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0e3385391d1008af6b1b604fd3bae7c4-320-80.jpg)
Red Witch Seven Sisters Ruby
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A red-hot fuzz pedal that's great for tight spaces.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Red Witch Seven Sisters Ruby review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Red Witch Seven Sisters Ruby currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![GuitarSystems Tony's BenderTool Junior](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/61ef4298d21665d043258167285735db-320-80.jpg)
GuitarSystems Tony's BenderTool Junior
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Smooth 60s fuzz with extra EQ, and it won't swamp your board.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: GuitarSystems Tony's BenderTool Junior review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 381)
![Red Witch Fuzz God II](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ca7672ec2cf4ad2e2c25fba3d29e93d9-320-80.jpg)
Red Witch Fuzz God II
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Like fearsome fuzz from the top of Mount Olympus.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Red Witch Fuzz God II review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Red Witch Fuzz God II currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![Jackson 30th Anniversary Soloist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/54a7dfe8bd1d790002698e8e3a79f4b9-320-80.jpg)
Jackson 30th Anniversary Soloist
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“An authentic recreation of a classic, built by a man who was involved with the original. Not even the SL-1 is as desirable a Soloist as this!”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Jackson 30th Anniversary Soloist review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Jackson 30th Anniversary Soloist currently available from:
UK: Thomann
![GuitarSystems TrebleTool Junior](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66a3cf1f3c8f178cc13e278cf52717d6-320-80.jpg)
GuitarSystems TrebleTool Junior
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Vintage-style treble boost to excite your amp into action.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: GuitarSystems TrebleTool Junior review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 381)
![Red Witch Synthotron](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d46bf438e01bbbe0ea3e58ca711fac07-320-80.jpg)
Red Witch Synthotron
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A game of two halves - funky and bonkers - sometimes at once!”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Red Witch Synthotron review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 380)
BUY: Red Witch Synthotron currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![Vox Mark III](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9f8a0e9e96323751290bc45670cf157e-320-80.jpg)
Vox Mark III
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Overwhelmingly, this is a guitar that's a lot of fun to play, and you'll look - and sound - good while you're doing so.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Vox Mark III review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 253)
BUY: Vox Mark III currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
![Korg Pitchhawk-G](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4f850ddb7260b398d5c54c3f03aea4f8-320-80.jpg)
Korg Pitchhawk-G
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“It may not be the smallest headstock tuner on the market, but the PitchHawk is the culmination of years of refinement, and it shows.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Korg Pitchhawk-G review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 253)
BUY: Korg Pitchhawk-G currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![GuitarSystems FuzzTool Junior](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d1f50a3714e4b23f4580ee5b031db64c-320-80.jpg)
GuitarSystems FuzzTool Junior
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A veritable Fuzz Face-lift for your guitar tone.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: GuitarSystems FuzzTool Junior review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 381)
![Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d699c66fbba55293c33e2a4c0d80852a-320-80.jpg)
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A seriously satisfying playing experience, bolstered by the chunky neck and jumbo frets.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 253)
BUY: Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
![Godin Richmond Dorchester w/ Bigsby](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8601501547b8e2e05726b6131a7bd40c-320-80.jpg)
Godin Richmond Dorchester w/ Bigsby
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Would we choose this over a Gretsch Electromatic? Well, it plays beautifully, stays in tune and looks amazing. We just might.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Godin Richmond Dorchester w/ Bigsby review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 253)
![GuitarSystems DriveTool Junior](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ddf7c330401b3b1bc1cea1e8d1583d4e-320-80.jpg)
GuitarSystems DriveTool Junior
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A solidly-built, classy-sounding dirtbox with plenty of flexibility.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: GuitarSystems DriveTool Junior review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 381)
![Godin Richmond Belmont w/ Bigsby](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c7309539d04b28b02ce8ccb806dd9e83-320-80.jpg)
Godin Richmond Belmont w/ Bigsby
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The Belmont doesn't quite have the palpable vibe of other Richmond models, it ticks a number of boxes few other guitars do.”
3 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Godin Richmond Belmont w/ Bigsby review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 253)
![GuitarSystems VibeTool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/92b3eb58eed4743bd52f82ae84fb9129-320-80.jpg)
GuitarSystems VibeTool
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A practical packaging of the Uni-Vibe sound for ease of use.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: GuitarSystems VibeTool review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 381)
![EVH Striped Series](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7935d4e750af1564d311a4559f54de08-320-80.jpg)
EVH Striped Series
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“It apes one of the most iconic electric guitars, but is a tidy, well-made hot-rod S-type that punches well above its price.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: EVH Striped Series review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 381)
BUY: EVH Striped Series currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater
![Godin Richmond Empire P90](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2c0f92226328d03e8c2610d5d4b26f3-320-80.jpg)
Godin Richmond Empire P90
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The Empire represents good value, so don't let the lack of a certain headstock logo put you off; this is well worth trying out.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Godin Richmond Empire P90 review
(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 253)
BUY: Godin Richmond Empire P90 currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
![GuitarSystems Tony's BenderTool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6ba481516ab55d645dd391b8e64654b-320-80.jpg)
GuitarSystems Tony's BenderTool
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Authentic ToneBender sound in a pedal made to suit any system.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: GuitarSystems Tony's BenderTool review
(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 381)