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

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 1 May 2015

Guitars, amps, fx and acoustics from the last month

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EC Murinae

EC Murinae

Another month has rolled by and the reviews teams on Total Guitar and Guitarist magazines have been hard at work testing the latest guitars, amps, effects, acoustics and other guitar-related paraphernalia.

All of the reviews featured in this gallery were originally published in the pages of those venerable guitar tomes and featured on the site throughout the last month.

Kicking things off this time, it's the EC Murinae...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"CHANGE"

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EC Murinae review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 1 of 41
Page 1 of 41
Fender Road Worn '60s Jazzmaster

Fender Road Worn '60s Jazzmaster

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An elegantly put-together offset, complete with wonderful tones, looks and vibe - for an old-school Jazzmaster at a reasonable price, look this way."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Road Worn '60s Jazzmaster review

BUY: Fender Road Worn '60s Jazzmaster currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 2 of 41
Page 2 of 41
Line 6 AMPLIFi TT

Line 6 AMPLIFi TT

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A feature-packed practice and recording tool that's compact enough to fit neatly into the home environment."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Line 6 AMPLIFi TT review

BUY: Line 6 AMPLIFi TT currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 3 of 41
Page 3 of 41
DigiTech Mosaic

DigiTech Mosaic

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A pedal that some players will have been praying for, providing instant 12-string flavour with no faffing."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DigiTech Mosaic review

BUY: DigiTech Mosaic currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 4 of 41
Page 4 of 41
Gibson Collector's Choice #18 1960 Les Paul 'Dutchburst'

Gibson Collector's Choice #18 1960 Les Paul 'Dutchburst'

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Prohibitively expensive, but one of the most droolsome guitars we've seen."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson Collector's Choice #18 1960 Les Paul 'Dutchburst' review

BUY: Gibson Collector's Choice #18 1960 Les Paul 'Dutchburst' currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 5 of 41
Page 5 of 41
EC Night Journey Reverb

EC Night Journey Reverb

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An uncomplicated solution for adding reverb to your sound."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EC Night Journey Reverb review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 6 of 41
Page 6 of 41
Fender Classic Series '60s Jaguar Lacquer

Fender Classic Series '60s Jaguar Lacquer

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Bridge aside, this is one of the best-sounding - and looking - Jags around."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Classic Series '60s Jaguar Lacquer review

BUY: Fender Classic Series '60s Jaguar Lacquer currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Full Compass

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 265)

Page 7 of 41
Page 7 of 41
EC Time Traveler

EC Time Traveler

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Simple but effective delay with the emphasis on shorter delay times."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EC Time Traveler review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 8 of 41
Page 8 of 41
MXR Il Torino Overdrive CSP033

MXR Il Torino Overdrive CSP033

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you have a craving for high-fidelity dirt, the Il Torino could be what you need; it's a different, boutique-y overdrive that deserves a play."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: MXR Il Torino Overdrive review

BUY: MXR Il Torino Overdrive currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 265)

Page 9 of 41
Page 9 of 41
PRS Archon 50 Head

PRS Archon 50 Head

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A PRS amp that's worthy of the name? We think so: powerful and portable with superb clean and rock tones."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS Archon 50 Head review

BUY: PRS Archon 50 Head currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 10 of 41
Page 10 of 41
Blackstar ID:Core BEAM

Blackstar ID:Core BEAM

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"While the original ID:Core line provided the blueprint, we reckon Blackstar's nailed the desktop amp formula with the BEAM."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Blackstar ID:Core BEAM review

BUY: Blackstar ID:Core BEAM currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 11 of 41
Page 11 of 41
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork

Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"EHX has knocked it out of the park with the Pitch Fork: the tonal potential from such a tiny box is damn near overwhelming."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork review

BUY: Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 12 of 41
Page 12 of 41
Mesa Engineering CabClone

Mesa Engineering CabClone

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A totally professional tool that can sort out any number of recording and mic'ing issues."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mesa Engineering CabClone review

BUY: Mesa Engineering CabClone currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 13 of 41
Page 13 of 41
PRS Archon 25 Combo

PRS Archon 25 Combo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The junior of the range is ideal for space-starved stages and would make a great studio amp, too."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS Archon 25 Combo review

BUY: PRS Archon 25 Combo currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 14 of 41
Page 14 of 41
Fano Alt de Facto ML6

Fano Alt de Facto ML6

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Customisable retro chic with modern stability and versatile, great tones."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fano Alt de Facto ML6 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 15 of 41
Page 15 of 41
Way Huge Saucy Box Overdrive

Way Huge Saucy Box Overdrive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Way Huge got the special blended drive just right."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Way Huge Saucy Box Overdrive review

BUY: Way Huge Saucy Box Overdrive currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 16 of 41
Page 16 of 41
Epiphone Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton Outfit

Epiphone Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton Outfit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Those who are passionate about vintage tone are sure to find the Union Jack Sheraton Outfit the brazen archtop to fly the flag for the sounds of the British Invasion and its Britpop retooling."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Epiphone Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton Outfit review

BUY: Epiphone Limited Edition Union Jack Sheraton Outfit currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 17 of 41
Page 17 of 41
DigiTech Polara

DigiTech Polara

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"While ambient fans may be left wanting, anyone after a versatile compact reverb won't be disappointed."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DigiTech Polara review

BUY: DigiTech Polara currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 18 of 41
Page 18 of 41
Gibson 2015 LPM

Gibson 2015 LPM

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A lot of guitar for the money with a ballsy rock voice. You might love it at first listen but we'd choose the Studio."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson 2015 LPM review

BUY: Gibson 2015 LPM currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 19 of 41
Page 19 of 41
Pigtronix Tremvelope

Pigtronix Tremvelope

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An extra layer of nuanced expression makes this a tremolo pedal with a difference - dynamic control."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pigtronix Tremvelope review

BUY: Pigtronix Tremvelope currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 20 of 41
Page 20 of 41
J Rockett Archer

J Rockett Archer

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Want the Klon sound but don't want another mortgage? This is for you."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: J Rockett Archer review

BUY: J Rockett Archer currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thoman

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 392)

Page 21 of 41
Page 21 of 41
Italia Maranello Classic 15th Anniversary

Italia Maranello Classic 15th Anniversary

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Highly detailed retro design and fits our 'different' brief. Those pickups won't be for everyone though, nor the livery."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Italia Maranello Classic 15th Anniversary review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 22 of 41
Page 22 of 41
Pigtronix Keymaster

Pigtronix Keymaster

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A flexible tool that has a variety of applications - invaluable in the studio and something that could add real flexibility to your pedalboard."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pigtronix Keymaster review

BUY: Pigtronix Keymaster currently available from:
UK: Thomann
USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 23 of 41
Page 23 of 41
Avian Skylark Fan Fret

Avian Skylark Fan Fret

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Other fanned fret instruments are available, but not at this price: an eye-catching and relatively affordable way to test the concept."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Avian Skylark Fan Fret review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 24 of 41
Page 24 of 41
LTD TL-6

LTD TL-6

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"At this price, the TL-6 could not only be an ideal onstage electro for loud scenarios but also a source of left-field, treated 'acoustic' tones."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: LTD TL-6 review

BUY: LTD TL-6 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 265)

Page 25 of 41
Page 25 of 41
Pigtronix Gate Keeper

Pigtronix Gate Keeper

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An open and shut case for cleaning up your sound."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pigtronix Gate Keeper review

BUY: Pigtronix Gate Keeper currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 26 of 41
Page 26 of 41
Cort G280

Cort G280

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A no-nonsense rock guitar with versatility and playability that surpasses double-cuts at double the price, we can't recommend this Cort enough."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Cort G280 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 27 of 41
Page 27 of 41
Pigtronix Rototron

Pigtronix Rototron

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Rotary speaker sim with all the foot control you'd ever need."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pigtronix Rototron review

BUY: Pigtronix Rototron currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 28 of 41
Page 28 of 41
Patrick James Eggle Macon

Patrick James Eggle Macon

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Un-showy boutique electric with vibrato chambered tone and highly contemporary rock 'n' roll voice."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Patrick James Eggle Macon review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 29 of 41
Page 29 of 41
Pigtronix Philosopher King

Pigtronix Philosopher King

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A great choice for bringing something new to your sonic palette."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pigtronix Philosopher King review

BUY: Pigtronix Philosopher King currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 30 of 41
Page 30 of 41
Mooer Reecho Pro

Mooer Reecho Pro

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A feature-heavy, twin-footswitch box that doesn't quite deliver on sound, but is big on ideas."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mooer Reecho Pro review

BUY: Mooer Reecho Pro currently available from:
UK: Thomann

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 31 of 41
Page 31 of 41
Sigma DME

Sigma DME

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"At this price, we were surprised by the DME's performance, and if you're new to acoustics, this is an inviting guitar for the home and open-mic stage."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sigma DME review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 32 of 41
Page 32 of 41
Cort KX-Custom

Cort KX-Custom

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It may be a bit vanilla for some, but this is a great-playing slice of contemporary electric."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Cort KX-Custom review

BUY: Cort KX-Custom currently available from:
UK: Thomann

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 33 of 41
Page 33 of 41
Effectrode Mercury Fuzz

Effectrode Mercury Fuzz

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Quality valve-driven pedals that could become an essential part of your tone."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Effectrode Mercury Fuzz review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 34 of 41
Page 34 of 41
Two-Rock Akoya

Two-Rock Akoya

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A bruiser of a 1x12 with an improved D-inspired lead channel and immense clarity for the pro stage. Top quality, but a bit steeply priced."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Two-Rock Akoya review

BUY: Two-Rock Akoya currently available from:
UK: Thomann

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 35 of 41
Page 35 of 41
Tone King Imperial MkII

Tone King Imperial MkII

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Outwardly old- school, with tones to match, it's the attenuator here that heaps on the versatility. Easier - almost! - to justify its price, too."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Tone King Imperial MkII review

BUY: Tone King Imperial MkII currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 36 of 41
Page 36 of 41
Farida R-15E

Farida R-15E

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"We're big fans of this guitar and, aside from the rough frets - solved in minutes with a polishing kit - it's highly recommended."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Farida R-15E review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 37 of 41
Page 37 of 41
Joyo JF-304 Time Magic Delay

Joyo JF-304 Time Magic Delay

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Respectable delay tones at a bargain price and in a solid, albeit tiny, footprint."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Joyo JF-304 Time Magic Delay review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 38 of 41
Page 38 of 41
Faith Signature FSGNHSY Honeyed Sycamore

Faith Signature FSGNHSY Honeyed Sycamore

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Subtly innovative, it certainly lives up to PJE's reputation for dependable and quality instrument making."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Faith Signature FSGNHSY Honeyed Sycamore review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 393)

Page 39 of 41
Page 39 of 41
Farida D-15E

Farida D-15E

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If this turns out to be your first all-mahogany acoustic, you won't regret your purchase."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Farida D-15E review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 40 of 41
Page 40 of 41
Joyo JF-303 Little Blaster

Joyo JF-303 Little Blaster

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The low-gain tones aren't up to much, but if you're after hot-rodded JCM-esque sounds, the Little Blaster is a steal."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Joyo JF-303 Little Blaster review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 266)

Page 41 of 41
Page 41 of 41
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