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

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar
Published 2 January 2019

All of the latest guitar gear

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Electro-Harmonix Mod Rex

Electro-Harmonix Mod Rex

We’re kicking off 2019 by taking a misty-eyed glance back at the tail-end of 2018, by looking at all of the guitar gear reviewed on the site in December.

We start with The Mod Rex from Electro Harmonix.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Focusses on one weakness of chained individual effects: synchronisation. Definitely greater than the sum of its parts.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Mod Rex

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

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Beetronics Royal Jelly

Beetronics Royal Jelly

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A very versatile tone resource.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Beetronics Royal Jelly

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Earthquaker Devices Aqueduct

Earthquaker Devices Aqueduct

MusicRadar's verdict:

“One of the most interactive, inspiring and intuitive of modulation effects to appear in sometime - if you can think of a way to make it wobble, it probably will.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Earthquaker Devices Aqueduct

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Free The Tone Fire Mist FM-1V Overdrive

Free The Tone Fire Mist FM-1V Overdrive

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This is a rather special pedal that is somehow both brutal yet refined, like a luxury saloon with a 700hp engine.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Free The Tone Fire Mist FM-1V Overdrive

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Godin Summit Classic SG Vintage Burst B90

Godin Summit Classic SG Vintage Burst B90

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This is a great choice for the serious student, perfect spare for the gigging musician, or simply highly usable additions to any arsenal.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Godin Summit Classic SG Vintage Burst B90

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Godin Summit Classic SG Matte Green

Godin Summit Classic SG Matte Green

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This is a great choice for the serious student, perfect spare for the gigging musician, or simply highly usable additions to any arsenal. Never played a Godin? Shame on you.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Godin Summit Classic SG Matte Green

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Xotic California Classic XSC-2

Xotic California Classic XSC-2

MusicRadar's verdict:

“If you’re looking for something that ticks all the vintage boxes while retaining genuine individuality, then why not try something Xotic?”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Xotic California Classic XSC-2

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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PJD Hybrid Woodford

PJD Hybrid Woodford

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A classy, nicely considered build.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PJD Hybrid Woodford

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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MusicRadar's verdict:

“This is a guitar that feels like it has a lot of songs in it, and that’s a fine thing.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Auden Austin

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Schecter C-6 Pro

Schecter C-6 Pro

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This is one of those occasions you’d be wise to listen - and play - without prejudice.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Schecter C-6 Pro

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite

Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Thanks to its Sustainiac and complex construction, the C-1 FR S SLS Elite is a strong pick.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe

Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe

MusicRadar's verdict:

“If you turn up at your local blues jam toting a Travelcaster you’re going to be noticed. What would Leo have said?”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Traveler Guitar Travelcaster Deluxe

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric

Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The compromise in both playing feel and sound may be just too much for all but the most dedicated practising player.”

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Electric

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Faith Naked Neptune Electro Black Satin

Faith Naked Neptune Electro Black Satin

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Another winning model from Faith, with distinctive looks.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Faith Naked Neptune Electro Black Satin

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Bare Knuckle Ragnarok

Bare Knuckle Ragnarok

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Never mind Viking legends; this thing is the holy grail.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Bare Knuckle Ragnarok

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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