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

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 1 August 2019

All of the guitar goodies

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Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

Summer is in full swing and we have had some scorching guitar gear pass through MusicRadar HQ already. 

Here, we take a look at all of the guitar gear reviewed on the site in the month of July. We start with Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“You really can't go wrong with this Modern Deluxe.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 1 of 19
Page 1 of 19
Patrick James Eggle Macon Special

Patrick James Eggle Macon Special

MusicRadar's verdict:

“One of the best single-cuts we’ve ever played.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Patrick James Eggle Macon Special

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 2 of 19
Page 2 of 19
PRS SE Paul’s Guitar 

PRS SE Paul’s Guitar 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The SE is excellent: the closest yet to a core model at 20 per cent of the price.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS SE Paul’s Guitar 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 3 of 19
Page 3 of 19
Sterling by Music Man Majesty X 

Sterling by Music Man Majesty X 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This Sterling effort is one Royal baby we can all get excited about.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sterling by Music Man Majesty X 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 4 of 19
Page 4 of 19
PRS Paul’s Guitar 

PRS Paul’s Guitar 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The sort of instrument that makes you reevaluate your collection.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS Paul’s Guitar 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 5 of 19
Page 5 of 19
Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster

Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Expensive, yes. But valid? We have to say it’s a yes from us.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Jimmy Page Mirror Telecaster

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 6 of 19
Page 6 of 19
Finlayson 000-100RS

Finlayson 000-100RS

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The 000-100RS excels on every level.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Finlayson 000-100RS

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 7 of 19
Page 7 of 19
Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe 

Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Martin’s mission to evolve its heritage by enhancing the range in the way we’ve seen here is to be applauded.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 8 of 19
Page 8 of 19
Mooer GE300

Mooer GE300

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Mooer's GE300 is a slightly more affordable approach to high-end multi-FX, and a worthy competitor to Line 6 and Boss.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mooer GE300

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 9 of 19
Page 9 of 19
Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic

Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic

MusicRadar's verdict:

“There are better acoustic guitars for the money, but none have the built-in effects that make this the best showcase of Yamaha's TransAcoustic technology yet.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 10 of 19
Page 10 of 19
Epiphone J-200 SCE 

Epiphone J-200 SCE 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A flawless electro-acoustic at this price, with a sterling plugged-in performance.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Epiphone J-200 SCE 

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 11 of 19
Page 11 of 19
Eastman T386 

Eastman T386 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“As far as vintage-vibed thinline semi-hollows go, this is as good as it possibly gets at this - and any - price.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Eastman T386 

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 12 of 19
Page 12 of 19
Fender Pinwheel Rotary Speaker

Fender Pinwheel Rotary Speaker

MusicRadar's verdict:

“One of the best rotary speaker pedals you can buy.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Pinwheel Rotary Speaker

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 13 of 19
Page 13 of 19
Fender Tre-Verb Tremolo/Reverb

Fender Tre-Verb Tremolo/Reverb

MusicRadar's verdict:

“An affordable alternative to the likes of the Strymon Flint.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Tre-Verb Tremolo/Reverb

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 14 of 19
Page 14 of 19
Fender Bubbler Chorus

Fender Bubbler Chorus

MusicRadar's verdict:

“It won't get too crazy, but for subtle chorus sounds, this is one of the best analogue pedals you can buy.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Bubbler Chorus

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 15 of 19
Page 15 of 19
Fender MTG Tube Distortion

Fender MTG Tube Distortion

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A tube-equipped distortion pedal that's great at high-gain, but not as refined as its boutique rivals.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender MTG Tube Distortion

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 16 of 19
Page 16 of 19
Danelectro The Breakdown

Danelectro The Breakdown

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The Breakdown is a very practical tool in front of an amp, as an always-on tone conditioner or a kicked-in boost.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Danelectro The Breakdown

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 17 of 19
Page 17 of 19
Eventide Rose 

Eventide Rose 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Creative delay versatility in a box, Eventide’s Rose is a smart addition to any ’board.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Eventide Rose 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 18 of 19
Page 18 of 19
Mad Professor Double Moon

Mad Professor Double Moon

MusicRadar's verdict:

“With a tastefully curated palette of modulation sounds, the Double Moon is an instantly approachable analogue stompbox with a unique modern twist that won’t dominate your pedalboard.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mad Professor Double Moon

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 19 of 19
Page 19 of 19
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