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

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar, Acoustic ( Guitarist, Acoustic Magazine, Total Guitar ) published 6 July 2017

Guitars and pedals galore

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Avian Ibis Rosewood Deluxe Fan Fret

Avian Ibis Rosewood Deluxe Fan Fret

Incredible acoustics, cutting-edge pedals, shred-tastic electros... we’ve seen ‘em all here at MusicRadar HQ over the last few weeks. 

Here, we take a digested look at all of the guitar gear that was reviewed on the site during June. We start with the Avian Ibis Rosewood Deluxe Fan Fret. 

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“Zoom has delivered a range of great products in the Q series.”

FULL REVIEW: Avian Ibis Rosewood Deluxe Fan Fret 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

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Supro 1303 Boost 

Supro 1303 Boost 

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“As boost pedals go, Supro’s Boost offers something different from the norm. Worth checking out.”

FULL REVIEW: Supro 1303 Boost 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 2 of 20
Brian May Ukulele

Brian May Ukulele

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“The only competition in its own niche.”

FULL REVIEW: Brian May Ukulele 

3.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 3 of 20
Page 3 of 20
Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Heavy Relic El Diablo Stratocaster

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Heavy Relic El Diablo Stratocaster

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“This guitar wants centre stage and a player who’s not scared of going for it. If that’s you, you might’ve found your dream Strat.”

FULL REVIEW: Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Heavy Relic El Diablo Stratocaster

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 4 of 20
Page 4 of 20
IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender 2

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender 2

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A superb package of tones.” 

FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender 2

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 5 of 20
Page 5 of 20
Gretsch G9511 Style 1 Single-0 Parlour 

Gretsch G9511 Style 1 Single-0 Parlour 

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“An absolute winner at this price.”

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G9511 Style 1 Single-0 Parlour 

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 6 of 20
Page 6 of 20
Tanglewood Sundance Performance Pro X70 TE

Tanglewood Sundance Performance Pro X70 TE

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“This is a pre-seasoned guitar with vibrant tones for the fingerstyle player.”

FULL REVIEW: Tanglewood Sundance Performance Pro X70 TE 

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 7 of 20
Page 7 of 20
Takamine EF740FS-TT

Takamine EF740FS-TT

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“It may have a hint of niche appeal, but this is an instrument well worth investigating.”

FULL REVIEW: Takamine EF740FS-TT 

3.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 8 of 20
Fender American Professional Jazzmaster 

Fender American Professional Jazzmaster 

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“It might be time to change your opinion on these less feted Fender designs.”

FULL REVIEW: Fender American Professional Jazzmaster 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 9 of 20
Page 9 of 20
PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Reclaimed Limited

PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Reclaimed Limited

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“An interesting guitar with enough sonic difference to also make it a viable addition to PRS’s bolt-on canon.”

FULL REVIEW: PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Reclaimed Limited

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 10 of 20
Reverend Tricky Gomez RT

Reverend Tricky Gomez RT

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“If you can see beyond the classic designs but can’t afford a boutique build, we strongly suggest you check this guitar out.”

FULL REVIEW: Reverend Tricky Gomez RT

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 11 of 20
DigiTech FreqOut 

DigiTech FreqOut 

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“The FreqOut isn’t the first pedal to attempt feedback emulation, but it is the only one to nail it, and that makes it a must-buy in our book.”

FULL REVIEW: DigiTech FreqOut 

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 12 of 20
Page 12 of 20
Takamine GN75CE-TBK

Takamine GN75CE-TBK

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“The GN75CE-TBK is something of a dark horse; a superb stage guitar if the looks appeal.”

FULL REVIEW: Takamine GN75CE-TBK

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 13 of 20
Page 13 of 20
EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire

EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“An interesting pedal, but one that’s not without the odd flaw.”

FULL REVIEW: EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 14 of 20
Page 14 of 20
Moog MF Trem

Moog MF Trem

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“A beastly, feature-packed pedal.”

FULL REVIEW: Moog MF Trem 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 15 of 20
Cort Manson Stage Series M-Jet

Cort Manson Stage Series M-Jet

MusicRadar’s verdict:

“The M-Jet sounds great and plays better, and if you set aside some finishing flaws, you have a serious guitar at a cheerful price.”

FULL REVIEW: Cort Manson Stage Series M-Jet

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 16 of 20
Page 16 of 20
Gretsch G9521 Style 2 Triple-O Auditorium

Gretsch G9521 Style 2 Triple-O Auditorium

Musicradar's verdict:

“A small but mighty guitar that would be great for those in search of a bluesy vintage.”

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G9521 Style 2 Triple-O Auditorium

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 17 of 20
Page 17 of 20
Squier Bullet Mustang HH 

Squier Bullet Mustang HH 

Musicradar's verdict:

“For this kind of cash we really can only applaud Squier for the Bullet Mustang HH.”

FULL REVIEW: Squier Bullet Mustang HH 

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 18 of 20
Page 18 of 20
LunaStone The Pusher

LunaStone The Pusher

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A proper tone enricher - just leave it on to sound better or stomp on it for the next level.”

FULL REVIEW: LunaStone The Pusher

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 19 of 20
Page 19 of 20
LunaStone Three Stage Rocket

LunaStone Three Stage Rocket

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Full footswitching flexibility from clean boost to full-on sustaining distortion: all-in-one drive solution.”

FULL REVIEW: LunaStone Three Stage Rocket

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 20 of 20
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