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  1. Guitars

New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (June 2015)

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 2 June 2015

The guitars, amps and effects reviewed last month

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Faith PJE Signature FSGNCLPT London Plane

Faith PJE Signature FSGNCLPT London Plane

There's been a wealth of new gear coming through the Total Guitar and Guitarist office of late and last month saw reviews of new acoustics, stompboxes, electrics, amplifiers and effects.

Browse the gallery to view all of the reviews posted on the site last month, starting with the Faith PJE Signature FSGNCLPT London Plane...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An extremely consistent instrument, with quality at the fore. Excellent attention to detail throughout."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW:Faith PJE Signature FSGNCLPT London Planereview

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Joyo JF-314 Husky Drive

Joyo JF-314 Husky Drive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Good with single coils, but works OCD-style wonders with a humbucker-equipped guitar."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Joyo JF-314 Husky Drive review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Farida M-15E

Farida M-15E

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It's well made, sounds fine both acoustically and amplified, and comes in at a decent price - that's all we could ask for."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Farida M-15E review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 3 of 36
Joyo JF-316 Future Chorus

Joyo JF-316 Future Chorus

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An affordable mini-chorus with sweet, shimmering tones."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Joyo JF-316 Future Chorus review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 4 of 36
Suhr Shiba Drive Reloaded

Suhr Shiba Drive Reloaded

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Amp-enhancing overdrive with a choice of smoothness."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Suhr Shiba Drive Reloaded review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Suhr Shiba Drive Reloaded currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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Page 5 of 36
Red Witch Factotum Bass Suboctave Drive

Red Witch Factotum Bass Suboctave Drive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you want to add distortion and/or sub-octave effects, check this out."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Red Witch Factotum Bass Suboctave Drive review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Red Witch Factotum Bass Suboctave Drive currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater

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Page 6 of 36
Korg Sledgehammer Pro

Korg Sledgehammer Pro

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Not the cheapest, but in terms of accuracy, the Pro is the way to go."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Korg Sledgehammer Pro review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Korg Sledgehammer Pro currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Page 7 of 36
Strandberg Boden 8

Strandberg Boden 8

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you're serious about eight-string instruments this is one of the most innovative and intuitive designs out there."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Strandberg Boden 8 review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 8 of 36
Cort CGC7 Electro nylon cutaway

Cort CGC7 Electro nylon cutaway

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Affordable and stage-friendly, a good starter for nylon-string wannabes."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Cort CGC7 Electro nylon cutaway review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 9 of 36
Suhr Rufus

Suhr Rufus

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A fuzz for all seasons, with variety and versatility in spades."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Suhr Rufus review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Suhr Rufus currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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Page 10 of 36
Vigier GV Rock

Vigier GV Rock

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A versatile rock guitar that sports one of the most playable necks out there."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Vigier GV Rock review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 11 of 36
Nemphasis Silver Box

Nemphasis Silver Box

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A versatile boost with useful tonal shifts."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Nemphasis Silver Box review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 12 of 36
Suhr Riot Reloaded

Suhr Riot Reloaded

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A stack-in-a-box with practical voicing options for classy amp-style distortion."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Suhr Riot Reloaded review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Suhr Riot Reloaded currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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Page 13 of 36
Jackson JS12 Dinky

Jackson JS12 Dinky

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This is a quality guitar that outshines many similarly priced starters - if you'd handed this to us when we were first learning, we'd have been thrilled."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Jackson JS12 Dinky review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Jackson JS12 Dinky currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 14 of 36
Nemphasis The Muff

Nemphasis The Muff

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Familiar name, familiar sound, enhanced features."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Nemphasis The Muff review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 15 of 36
Orange Rockerverb 50 MKIII Combo

Orange Rockerverb 50 MKIII Combo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you're after classic heavyweight British tone and iconic styling, the new Rockerverb doesn't disappoint."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Orange Rockerverb 50 MKIII Combo review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Orange Rockerverb 50 MKIII Combo currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Page 16 of 36
Suhr Koji Comp

Suhr Koji Comp

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Versatile compression with extra top end if you need it."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Suhr Koji Comp review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Suhr Koji Comp currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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Page 17 of 36
Nemphasis Liquid Mind

Nemphasis Liquid Mind

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Languid 1980s-style modulation revived."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Nemphasis Liquid Mind review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 18 of 36
Jackson JS32Q Dinky Arch Top

Jackson JS32Q Dinky Arch Top

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Equip this beast with a set of Seymour Duncans or DiMarzios and you'll have a serious electric that's anything but budget."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Jackson JS32Q Dinky Arch Top review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Jackson JS32Q Dinky Arch Top currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 19 of 36
Nemphasis VT Comp

Nemphasis VT Comp

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Keeps your signal consistent and under control without messing with your tone."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Nemphasis VT Comp review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 20 of 36
Nemphasis Mr Q Driwah

Nemphasis Mr Q Driwah

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Not for everyone, but this pedal has a unique, quirky sound."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Nemphasis Mr Q Driwah review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 21 of 36
Jackson JS32T Rhoads

Jackson JS32T Rhoads

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you like the shape, there's very little to dislike about this Rhoads."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Jackson JS32T Rhoads review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Jackson JS32T Rhoads currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 22 of 36
Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII Head

Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII Head

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A loud, versatile head that easily swaps from classic rock and blues tones to modern rock and metal."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII Head review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII Head currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Page 23 of 36
Nemphasis X7 Tube Overdrive

Nemphasis X7 Tube Overdrive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Ace overdrive! It seems that, sometimes, only a valve will do..."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Nemphasis X7 Tube Overdrive review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 24 of 36
PRS SE A15AL Alex Lifeson Thinline

PRS SE A15AL Alex Lifeson Thinline

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It'll need some help on stage, but this is a classy thinline electro that makes a great at-home guitar."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS SE A15AL Alex Lifeson Thinline review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: PRS SE A15AL Alex Lifeson Thinline currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 25 of 36
Italia Fiorano Standard

Italia Fiorano Standard

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Italia has reimagined a classic-looking guitar for the modern age."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Italia Fiorano Standard review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Italia Fiorano Standard currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

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Page 26 of 36
Fret-King Corona 60 Fluence Equipped

Fret-King Corona 60 Fluence Equipped

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A classy version of a classic recipe that, with Fluence's unique attributes, makes a first-class choice."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fret-King Corona 60 Fluence Equipped review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 27 of 36
Ibanez JS140

Ibanez JS140

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"As a mid-priced rock-ready electric, we reckon you'll be impressed."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ibanez JS140 review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: Ibanez JS140 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Page 28 of 36
Gibson Memphis ES-335 Satin 2015

Gibson Memphis ES-335 Satin 2015

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"At this price, we'd ignore the more expensive gloss version - it's simply a killer-sounding contemporary ES-335 with classic looks."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson Memphis ES-335 Satin 2015 review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Gibson Memphis ES-335 Satin 2015 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 29 of 36
Fret-King Corona 70 Fluence Equipped

Fret-King Corona 70 Fluence Equipped

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Fret-King's host guitar is seriously good and it's loaded with one of the most innovative pickup concepts in decades."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fret-King Corona 70 Fluence Equipped review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 30 of 36
Gibson Memphis ES-339 Satin 2015

Gibson Memphis ES-339 Satin 2015

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Compact dimensions with classic tones and styling; if you want the ES-335 experience in a smaller package, then this is it."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson Memphis ES-339 Satin 2015 review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Gibson Memphis ES-339 Satin 2015 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 31 of 36
PRS S2 Vela

PRS S2 Vela

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This is the finest S2 to date... and a PRS guitar that certainly isn't for doctors and dentists!"

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS S2 Vela review

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

BUY: PRS S2 Vela currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 32 of 36
Fender '63 Tube Reverb

Fender '63 Tube Reverb

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The daddy of all spring reverbs is still potent, even half a century on."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender '63 Tube Reverb review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Fender '63 Tube Reverb currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Page 33 of 36
IK Multimedia iRig 2

IK Multimedia iRig 2

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Cheap and cheerful no-brainer plug-in-and-play unit, just add headphones."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia iRig 2 review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: IK Multimedia iRig 2 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Page 34 of 36
JHS Colour Box

JHS Colour Box

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A go-to tool for direct guitar recording."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: JHS Colour Box review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: JHS Colour Box currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music
US: Sweetwater

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Page 35 of 36
Laney L20T 212 combo

Laney L20T 212 combo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The colour scheme may be polarising but the sounds aren't: world-class tone at a very affordable price."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Laney L20T 212 combo review

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

BUY: Laney L20T 212 combo currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music

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Page 36 of 36
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