New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (May 2016)
Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine V2
From a slew of gorgeous Gretschs to pedals galore, our guitar team has been snowed under with A-list gear this month.
Here, we look at everything that appeared on MusicRadar in April, starting with the Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine V2.
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Lots of knobs and lots of control equals lots of cool sounds - you just need to find them!”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine V2 review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
BUY: Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine V2 currently available from:
US: Sweetwater
John Page Classic Ashburn Guitar
MusicRadar's Verdict
“In the final analysis, we ask ourselves: would we be happy to be seen with this guitar out on a gig? And the answer to that is a resounding yes!”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: John Page Classic Ashburn Guitar review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Fret King JJ John Jorgenson
MusicRadar's Verdict
“This guitar is the very essence of Fret-King and one, if not the best, we've played to date.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Fret King JJ John Jorgenson Guitar review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
BUY: Fret King JJ John Jorgenson Guitar currently available from:
UK: Thomann
Gretsch G6120T-55GE Reissue Chet Atkins
MusicRadar's Verdict
“The Chet Atkins G6120T- 55GE hollowbody with its lighter build and those DynaSonic-style single coils, really gets to the essence of the 'Gretsch sound'.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G6120T-55GE Reissue Chet Atkins Guitar review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
BUY: Gretsch G6120T-55GE Reissue Chet Atkins Guitar currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater
Gretsch G6136T-59GE Reissue 1959 Falcon
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A superb reissue with bags of class.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G6136T-59GE Reissue 1959 Falcon Guitar review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
BUY: Gretsch G6136T-59GE Reissue 1959 Falcon Guitar currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater
Gretsch G6118T Players Edition Anniversary
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A fantastic model from Gretsch that while still not cheap, won't cost the earth.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G6118T Players Edition Anniversary Guitar review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
BUY: Gretsch G6118T Players Edition Anniversary Guitar currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Ibanez Chorus Mini Pedal
MusicRadar's Verdict
“One of the best mini-choruses on the market.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Ibanez Chorus Mini Pedal review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Ibanez Chorus Mini Pedal currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Gretsch G6119T Players Edition Tennessee Rose
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Beautifully made and with some lovely period-correct details mixed with more modern concessions, there's little we don't like here.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G6119T Players Edition Tennessee Rose review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
BUY: Gretsch G6119T Players Edition Tennessee Rose currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Boss VO-1 Vocoder
MusicRadar's Verdict
“The VO-1 makes the vocoder sound, and that of the Talk Box, easily accessible to every guitarist. Once again, Boss has shown us the way.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Boss VO-1 Vocoder review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Boss VO-1 Vocoder currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater
Washburn HD10S
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Our advice? Let the piggybank pile on a few more pounds before you smash its porcelain head in. This is well worth an extra few quid over an entry-level alternative.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Washburn HD10S review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Washburn HD10S currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
Guild Starfire II
MusicRadar's Verdict
“This guitar is a class act that's light in weight but balanced on your strap, and with a resonance and vibe that's heaven-sent.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Guild Starfire II review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Guild Starfire II currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater
Electro Harmonix Cock Fight Wah
MusicRadar's Verdict
“This thing is money, for next to nothing.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Electro Harmonix Cock Fight Wah review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Electro Harmonix Cock Fight Wah currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
MXR Carbon Copy Bright
MusicRadar's Verdict
“This pedal from MXR is a bright idea, brilliantly realised.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: MXR Carbon Copy Bright review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: MXR Carbon Copy Bright currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Ibanez Analog Delay Mini
MusicRadar's Verdict
“As far as dark-voiced mini delays go, it doesn't get much better.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Ibanez Analog Delay Mini review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Ibanez Analog Delay Mini currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Line 6 Helix
MusicRadar's Verdict
“The Helix is a real powerhouse that can be used on its own or as the centre piece of an extended gear system.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Line 6 Helix review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Line 6 Helix currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Washburn HG26SCE
MusicRadar's Verdict
“If we had to pick a guitar for fingerpickers to, er, pick... we'd, ahem... pick this.”
5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Washburn HG26SCE review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Washburn HG26SCE currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
Vintage Reissued Series V72HFTB
MusicRadar's Verdict
“The price, the vintage look, finish, and quality tone of this guitar will be a big winner for everybody.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Vintage Reissued Series V72HFTB review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
Ibanez Super Metal Mini
MusicRadar's Verdict
“While not quite as essential as its Ibanez Mini stablemates, the Super Metal does its job, and does it well.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Ibanez Super Metal Mini review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Ibanez Super Metal Mini currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass
Washburn HD30SCE
MusicRadar's Verdict
“A well-made guitar and belies its meagre price tag.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Washburn HD30SCE review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Washburn HD30SCE currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
Brunetti Pleximan 50 Watt Head
MusicRadar's Verdict
“If you're looking out for an amp that has the fabled 'plexi' tone but with an extended range of features, give the Pleximan a go.”
3.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Brunetti Pleximan 50 Watt Head review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Carr Lincoln 1X12 Combo Head
MusicRadar's Verdict
“The Carr Lincoln is a tour de force amp from North Carolina's finest.”
4.5 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Carr Lincoln 1X12 Combo Head review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Swart MOD84 1X12 Combo
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Some boutique amps put every tiny mistake up front and centre, but the MOD84 flatters every note, making even the bad ones sound good!”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Swart MOD84 1X12 Combo review
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Peavey Classic 30 112
MusicRadar's Verdict
“Classic by name, classic by nature.”
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Peavey Classic 30 112 review
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
BUY: Peavey Classic 30 112 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass