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New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (May 2018)

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By Guitars published 1 May 2018

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Vintage VSA500

Vintage VSA500

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This guitar illustrates just how good ‘low-end’ Chinese guitars have become.”

FULL REVIEW: Vintage VSA500

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 1 of 10
Page 1 of 10
Walrus Audio ARP-87

Walrus Audio ARP-87

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A neat pedal that delivers fun in spades.”

FULL REVIEW: Walrus Audio ARP-87

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 2 of 10
Page 2 of 10
PRS John Mayer Silver Sky 

PRS John Mayer Silver Sky 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A superb vintage and experience-informed three single-coil bolt-on.”

FULL REVIEW: PRS John Mayer Silver Sky 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 3 of 10
Page 3 of 10
Fender Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster

Fender Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A guitar fit for a guitar hero.”

FULL REVIEW: Fender Eric Johnson Thinline Stratocaster

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 4 of 10
Page 4 of 10
Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018

Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A great guitar and an even greater price.”

FULL REVIEW: Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 5 of 10
Page 5 of 10
TC Electronic Flashback 2

TC Electronic Flashback 2

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A versatile delay pedal elevated by that MASH feature.”

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Flashback 2

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 6 of 10
Page 6 of 10
DigiTech SDRUM

DigiTech SDRUM

MusicRadar's verdict:

“For players who are seeking to get quick and easy rhythm tracks down, this is an inspirational tool.”

FULL REVIEW: DigiTech SDRUM 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 7 of 10
Page 7 of 10
Sigma LGM-SG2

Sigma LGM-SG2

MusicRadar's verdict:

 “The dark horse delivers again.”

FULL REVIEW: Sigma LGM-SG2

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 8 of 10
Page 8 of 10
Fidelity Guitars Double Standard

Fidelity Guitars Double Standard

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Heaps of cool with sounds to match.”

FULL REVIEW: Fidelity Guitars Double Standard

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 9 of 10
Page 9 of 10
Danelectro Battery Billionaire

Danelectro Battery Billionaire

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The Battery Billionaire is perhaps a bit specialist, and of questionable interest to many players, but others will see its advantages and regard it as a more practical purchase.”

FULL REVIEW: Danelectro Battery Billionaire

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 10 of 10
Page 10 of 10
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