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

By Guitarist, Total Guitar
published 3 September 2014

From amps to acoustics via pedals and electrics

TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus
A chorus for all occasions

TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus

Total Guitar and Guitarist, two of MusicRadar’s sister magazines, review all of the latest guitars, effects pedals, amps, acoustics and other assorted guitar gear every month.

Here we've gathered every review from those pages and featured on MusicRadar throughout August. All of the reviews in this gallery were originally published in Guitarist issue 384/385 and Total Guitar issue 257/258.

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“If you thought the chorus effect was just for 80s ballads, the Corona might just convert you.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 256)

BUY: TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Yamaha NCX700C
Nylon-string electro for the classically minded

Yamaha NCX700C

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Might appeal to classically trained players wanting to go electric. Subtly more 'Spanish' in feel and sound.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha NCX700C review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 383)

BUY: Yamaha NCX700C currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater

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Mooer Mod Factory
Mighty modulation midget

Mooer Mod Factory

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Mini modulator that won't break the bank.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mooer Mod Factory review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

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Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive
The famous green stompbox sees red

Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Exceptional quality and tone from one of the most respected names in the pedal business.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 383)

BUY: Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater

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TC Electronic Vortex Mini Flanger
Flange that's worth a whirl

TC Electronic Vortex Mini Flanger

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A very capable flanger that makes the most of TC's TonePrint tech."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Vortex Mini Flanger review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 256)

BUY: TC Electronic Vortex Mini Flanger currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Korg SDD-3000 Pedal
Rackmount delay reborn in pedal form

Korg SDD-3000 Pedal

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A classic name revived with modern options.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Korg SDD-3000 Pedal review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Korg SDD-3000 Pedal currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Source Audio Soundblox 2 Orbital Modeller
Put your sound into orbit

Source Audio Soundblox 2 Orbital Modeller

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Loads of capability and a practical size.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Source Audio Soundblox 2 Orbital Modeller review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

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Schecter USA Production Hollywood Classic
A glamorous double-cut electric

Schecter USA Production Hollywood Classic

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Great build, resonance, playability and rock tones: a 'posh' guitar that would be a fine stage/recording buddy.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Schecter USA Production Hollywood Classic review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 383)

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Keeley Luna Overdrive
The pedal mod king's magnum opus?

Keeley Luna Overdrive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“It will do blues, no problem, but the extra edge, bite and distortion means it can cover more, placing it undoubtedly among the best sounding distorto-drivers we've heard, well, ever.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Keeley Luna Overdrive review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 383)

BUY: Keeley Luna Overdrive currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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Blackstar HT-Modulation
Valve-powered modulation

Blackstar HT-Modulation

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A cool-sounding mix of modulation and saturation.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Blackstar HT-Modulation review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Blackstar HT-Modulation currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Line 6 MM4
The one that started it all

Line 6 MM4

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Line 6 got it right the first time, and the MM4 is an ideal choice if you want instant access to four different effects.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Line 6 MM4 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Line 6 MM4 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Martin D-15M Burst
A praise-worthy dreadnought

Martin D-15M Burst

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Want a simple, light and resonant, superb-sounding dreadnought for sensible money? This is it!”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin D-15M Burst review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 383)

BUY: Martin D-15M Burst currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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TC Electronic Shaker Mini
Tiny vibrato pedal, huge vibe

TC Electronic Shaker Mini

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It may be a niche effect, but the Shaker absolutely nails the vibe."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Shaker Mini review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 256)

BUY: TC Electronic Shaker Mini currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Strymon Mobius
Vintage sounds in a modern context

Strymon Mobius

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Vintage sounds in a practical package.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Strymon Mobius review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Strymon Mobius currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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Farida Freddie Cowan GNA
The Vaccines man's signature guitar

Farida Freddie Cowan GNA

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you fancy an affordable slice of unusual retro chic, you'd have to search far and wide to find a better option than this."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Farida Freddie Cowan GNA review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 256)

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Larrivée OM-3S Silver Oak
Silver oak acoustic worthy of a gold medal

Larrivée OM-3S Silver Oak

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Combining Larrivée's favourite tonewood with his preferred 12-fret neck, is it any surprise this is so good?”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Larrivée OM-3S Silver Oak review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

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Martin 000RSGT
Mexican-made, USB-equipped acoustic

Martin 000RSGT

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Martin's lowest-cost all-solid 000 performs well, but faces extremely stiff competition at this price.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin 000RSGT review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Martin 000RSGT currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Peerless Retromatic 131
Retro-vibe semi with modern convenience

Peerless Retromatic 131

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It plays nicely, too and of course, looks great: it's Retromatic!"

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Peerless Retromatic 131 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 256)

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Gretsch G5620T-CB Electromatic
Centre-blocked semi with sparkle

Gretsch G5620T-CB Electromatic

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Although hardly cheap, this green meanie is pure class, and we love it."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G5620T-CB Electromatic review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 256)

BUY: Gretsch G5620T-CB Electromatic currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Magnatone Twilighter Stereo
Return of the Mag

Magnatone Twilighter Stereo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“An old-school American/blues amp tour de force with huge tone and some 3D-like effects.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Magnatone Twilighter Stereo review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

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Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100
Bluetooth-enabled floor unit

Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A useful practice tool that could potentially lend itself to onstage use, too.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Z.Vex Vexter Super Seek Trem
Step-sequencing tremolo fun

Z.Vex Vexter Super Seek Trem

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Tremolo taken an awful lot further than your standard box.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Z.Vex Vexter Super Seek Trem review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Z.Vex Vexter Super Seek Trem currently available from:
UK: Thomann

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Martin DCPA4 Shaded
Plugged-in performer acoustic

Martin DCPA4 Shaded

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Dependable yet pro-quality workhorse electro cutaway dreadnought that's entirely fit for purpose.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin DCPA4 Shaded review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 383)

BUY: Martin DCPA4 Shaded currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Z.Vex Vexter Fuzz Probe
A theremin-fuzz pedal? Oh, go on then…

Z.Vex Vexter Fuzz Probe

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A brilliantly bonkers marriage of a fuzzbox with a theremin.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Z.Vex Vexter Fuzz Probe review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Z.Vex Vexter Fuzz Probe currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

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Larrivée OM-3 Swamp Ash
An OM acoustic that steps off the beaten path

Larrivée OM-3 Swamp Ash

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“This is an exceptionally beautiful acoustic guitar that nails it in looks, sound, feel and playability.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Larrivée OM-3 Swamp Ash review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

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Z.Vex Channel 2
Simple overdrive gets a good reception

Z.Vex Channel 2

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“It buffers, it boosts, it overdrives and it's tiny.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Z.Vex Channel 2 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Z.Vex Channel 2 currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music

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Magnatone Super 59
ZZ-Top-endorsed modern Mag' head

Magnatone Super 59

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Stunning, tons of tone, and very expensive. If you can afford it, don't waste time: check it out now!”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Magnatone Super 59 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

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Z.Vex Fuzzolo
Mini stompbox that's a fuzz-furred beast

Z.Vex Fuzzolo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Powerful fuzz in a cute package that won't take up much pedalboard space.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Z.Vex Fuzzolo review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Z.Vex Fuzzolo currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music

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Washburn HB45
Semi-hollow electric, without the holes

Washburn HB45

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"There's stiff competition from Epiphone and Hagstrom in this price range, but the Washburn's stage-readiness, convincing tones and smooth looks make it a whole lot of guitar for the money."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Washburn HB45 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 257)

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Fender Standard Telecoustic
An eyebrow-raising Tele/acoustic hybrid

Fender Standard Telecoustic

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“While not an essential electro-acoustic, the Telecoustic is fun, compact and stage-ready and it could be set up with lighter electric strings to be a fine player with archtop-like tonality.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Standard Telecoustic review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Fender Standard Telecoustic currently available from:
UK: Thomann

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Z.Vex Vexter Super Ringtone
Complex ring modulation for the adventurous

Z.Vex Vexter Super Ringtone

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A rhythmic ring-mod that might find favour with experimentalists.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Z.Vex Vexter Super Ringtone review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Z.Vex Vexter Super Ringtone currently available from:
UK: Thomann

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TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo
Retro-flavoured digital delays

TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“For vintage delay connoisseurs, the Alter Ego X4 is a dream come true, with emulations of some of the best echoes committed to tape.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music

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Schecter Stealth C-1
Metal gear solidbody

Schecter Stealth C-1

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"All in all, this is an impressively well-made and great-playing axe at any price - and one you won't want to keep hidden."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Schecter Stealth C-1 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 257)

BUY: Schecter Stealth C-1 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR
Shred-ready, feature-heavy electric

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This well-spec'd, flexible configuration makes for a high-class shred machine"

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 257)

BUY: Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music

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Xotic EP Booster
Echoplex preamp aping stompbox

Xotic EP Booster

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A tiny tone transformer to boost your sound.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Xotic EP Booster review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

BUY: Xotic EP Booster currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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Xotic SL Drive
Marshall-style stompbox

Xotic SL Drive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A Marshall-like stack housed in a (tiny) box. It's an excellent overdrive - with Marshall flavour in a tiny footprint.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Xotic SL Drive review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Xotic SL Drive currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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ESP E-II Mystique QM
A brand new Japanese-made electric design

ESP E-II Mystique QM

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A modern tone-machine for contemporary blues, restrained rock, jazzy fusion and much more.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: ESP E-II Mystique QM review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

BUY: ESP E-II Mystique QM currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Neo Ventilator II
Leslie-loving rotary speaker stompbox

Neo Ventilator II

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A realistic sonic emulation of a rotary speaker with a very practical footswitching setup.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Neo Ventilator II review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Neo Ventilator II currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater

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Xotic SP Compressor
Mini stomp comp

Xotic SP Compressor

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A sonic squeezer that will easily squeeze onto your pedalboard.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Xotic SP Compressor review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 384)

BUY: Xotic SP Compressor currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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ESP E-II ST-2 Rosewood
Classy electric that's born to shred

ESP E-II ST-2 Rosewood

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A great high-end rock guitar. With impressive spec and performance, it's up there with the best.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: ESP E-II ST-2 Rosewood review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

BUY: ESP E-II ST-2 Rosewood currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Schecter Blackjack ATX Solo-II
The single-cut that holds all the cards

Schecter Blackjack ATX Solo-II

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An impressive spec, value for money and a solid build - it all adds up to a seriously playable rock and metal guitar."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Schecter Blackjack ATX Solo-II review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 257)

BUY: Schecter Blackjack ATX Solo-II currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

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Freshman Songwriter SONGOCRW
All-solid wood acoustic on a budget

Freshman Songwriter SONGOCRW

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"For the money, it's a tidy job, and if your budget is tight, it's worth checking out."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Freshman Songwriter SONGOCRW review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

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Vox AC15 Red Limited Edition
Retro amp looks the part, but how does it sound?

Vox AC15 Red Limited Edition

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"If you're looking for an amp that typifies the early Brit Invasion sound, then the AC15 is the one - but we're not sure the V-Type is the right speaker for this amp."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Vox AC15 Red Limited Edition review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

BUY: Vox AC15 Red Limited Edition currently available from:
US: Full Compass

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Vintage V100MU Midge Ure Signature Series
Vibrola-equipped Vintage for the Vienna man

Vintage V100MU Midge Ure Signature Series

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A guitar that's hugely playable, affordable and endearingly eccentric."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Vintage V100MU Midge Ure Signature Series review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

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Auden Colton Spruce Full Body
Chinese-made, British-finished dreadnought

Auden Colton Spruce Full Body

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Compelling build quality and spec levels make this a must-try, easy- strumming dread for the money.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Auden Colton Spruce Full Body review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

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EWS Little Brute Drive
Mini distortion with massive potential

EWS Little Brute Drive

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Dirty it up with a bit of brute force.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EWS Little Brute Drive review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

BUY: EWS Little Brute Drive currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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DLS RotoSIM
Straightforward, swirly rotary effects

DLS RotoSIM

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Classy sound coupled with an easy interface.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DLS RotoSIM review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

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Vintage V58JD
Jerry Donahue signature T-style

Vintage V58JD

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The V58JD looks like a house cat, but it's really a complex tiger, a bit like Jerry. Either way, it's a wrench to put down, which is how it should be."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Vintage V58JD review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

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BBE Soul Vibe
Soulful simplicity from this rotary pedal

BBE Soul Vibe

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Characterful modulation pedal with its own take on the genre.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: BBE Soul Vibe review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

BUY: BBE Soul Vibe currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music
US: Full Compass

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Auden Colton Chester Spruce Cutaway
UK firm's acoustic all-rounder

Auden Colton Chester Spruce Cutaway

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“The mid-size body and serious spec make this a high-quality all-rounder. Pickers may want wider string spacing.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Auden Colton Chester Spruce Cutaway review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 385)

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Vintage Rock Series VRS150
VRS electric that takes (on) the 'P'

Vintage Rock Series VRS150

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Still, it's worth checking out, particularly for those players with long-term aspirations of more expensive, similarly named guitars."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Vintage Rock Series VRS150 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 258)

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