New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (October 2014)

Ibanez RG9

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In this gallery we've rounded-up all of the reviews from their pages to be featured on the site throughout September. All of the following reviews were originally published in Guitarist issues 385/386 and Total Guitar issues 258/259. Kicking things off, it's the RG9 - a nine-string beast from Ibanez...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Throw your scepticism aside and open your mind to the power of nine."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ibanez RG9 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

BUY: Ibanez RG9 currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Full Compass

Auden Bowman Cedar Cutaway

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A credible take on the OM-cutaway, offering softer cedar tones. Pickers may want wider string spacing.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Auden Bowman Cedar Cutaway review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

Seymour Duncan Dirty Deed Distortion

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"In this case, dirty deeds ain't done cheap, and more versatile drives are available, but for amp-like, balls-to-the-wall distortion, the DDD is worth plugging in."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Seymour Duncan Dirty Deed Distortion review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

BUY: Seymour Duncan Dirty Deed Distortion currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

Ibanez AR2619-AV Prestige

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“This is a viable alternative to the Gibson Les Paul, which has an authentic 70s vibe and heritage all of its own.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ibanez AR2619-AV Prestige review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

BUY: Ibanez AR2619-AV Prestige currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

Taylor 214ce K DLX

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A substantial upgrade to the standard 214ce, in terms of appearance and sound: an excellent serious gigger's tool."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Taylor 214ce K DLX review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

BUY: Taylor 214ce K DLX currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music
US: Sweetwater

Manson MA-1 EVO

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A modern rock guitar par excellence, plus Fuzz Factory!"

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Manson MA-1 EVO review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

T-Rex Soulmate

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Anyone after a fuss-free alternative to modelling multi-effects and pedalboards would do well to find their SoulMate."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: T-Rex Soulmate review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

BUY: T-Rex Soulmate currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Full Compass

Washburn LSB768SEK

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“For any creative musician looking to expand their pitch, this is a great place to start. It won't overly hurt the wallet, either... just your fingers!”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Washburn LSB768SEK review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)