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New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (December 2017)

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By MusicRadar published 7 December 2017

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Martin 00LX1AE

Martin 00LX1AE

The year may be drawing to a close, but we're not quite done with 2017's new guitar gear just yet.

Here, we take a digested look at everything from guitar land that was reviewed on MusicRadar during the month of November.

We start with the Martin 00LX1AE.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A reminder not to come to hasty conclusions based on spec alone.”

FULL REVIEW: Martin 00LX1AE

4 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Meris Mercury7

Meris Mercury7

MusicRadar's verdict:

“If altered ambiences are your thing, this pedal does a wide range of them incredibly well.”

FULL REVIEW: Meris Mercury7

4.5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Sterling by Music Man St Vincent STV60

Sterling by Music Man St Vincent STV60

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A very showy piece - but well priced and fit for purpose. So are you brave enough to take it for a spin?”

FULL REVIEW: Sterling by Music Man St Vincent STV60

4 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Chapman ML1 Pro Traditional

Chapman ML1 Pro Traditional

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Put simply, a really good guitar.”

FULL REVIEW: Chapman ML1 Pro Traditional

4.5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Godin Summit Classic Ltd

Godin Summit Classic Ltd

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A fine addition to the single-cut market.”

FULL REVIEW: Godin Summit Classic Ltd

4 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Knaggs Doug Rappoport Kenai 

Knaggs Doug Rappoport Kenai 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“It’s not cheap, but not only would we strongly suggest you try one, we’d simply say, start saving.”

FULL REVIEW: Knaggs Doug Rappoport Kenai 

4.5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Chapman ML2 Pro Modern

Chapman ML2 Pro Modern

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The pickup mounting could do with a little more thought (or simply conventional pickup rings), but it doesn’t ruin the fun.”

FULL REVIEW: Chapman ML2 Pro Modern 

4 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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CKK Space Station Pro

CKK Space Station Pro

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A superb pedal.”

FULL REVIEW: CKK Space Station Pro

5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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TC Electronic Echobrain

TC Electronic Echobrain

MusicRadar's verdict:

“An excellent pedal that comes without a heavy-duty price tag.”

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Echobrain

5 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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DOD Rubberneck

DOD Rubberneck

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A highly-usable pedal.”

FULL REVIEW: DOD Rubberneck

4 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher

Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A genuinely exciting pedalboard development.”

FULL REVIEW: Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher

4 out of 5 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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