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New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (April 2019)

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By MusicRadar published 2 April 2019

Guitars and pedals aplenty

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Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon

Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon

If it's a new guitar or pedal you're looking for, you've come to the right place, as we've been testing loads of both recently.

Let's have a look back at all the guitar gear reviewed on MusicRadar in the month of March.

We start with Grand Canyon from Electro-Harmonix.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This is a very practical delay and looper; the £100 more than the basic Canyon is money well spent, unless you must have something with a smaller footprint.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 1 of 7
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things

EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A neat, utilitarian approach to pedalboard management.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 2 of 7
Page 2 of 7
Anderson Guitarworks Guardian Angel

Anderson Guitarworks Guardian Angel

MusicRadar's verdict:

"If you secretly hanker for a musical wolf in sheep’s clothing then the Guardian Angel could well be that perfect devil in disguise.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Anderson Guitarworks Guardian Angel

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 3 of 7
Page 3 of 7
Ibanez AE255BT

Ibanez AE255BT

MusicRadar's verdict:

"For a smidge under £600, you’re getting a superbly made instrument that is so much more than just another acoustic guitar.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ibanez AE255BT

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 4 of 7

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A visually striking acoustic that offers a decent performance, but not one that sets it apart from the competition at this price.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS SE Angelus A55E

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 5 of 7
Page 5 of 7
Friedman BE-OD Deluxe

Friedman BE-OD Deluxe

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A roaring beast of a pedal that will add two channels of Brit-style driven amp distortion to any amp.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Friedman BE-OD Deluxe

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 6 of 7
Page 6 of 7
HeadRush Gigboard

HeadRush Gigboard

MusicRadar's verdict:

"One of the most intuitive multi-effects pedals yet, with a superb array of amp models.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: HeadRush GigBoard

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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