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

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

10 new guitar products reviewed and rated

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Vigier Excalibur Supraa

Vigier Excalibur Supraa

In the month of Halloween, we had a scary amount of great guitar gear to look at (and, indeed, to play).

Here, we take a digested look at everything from guitar land that we reviewed on the site during the month of October. We start with the Vigier Excalibur Supraa.

MusicRadar's verdict:

"While not an everyday supper, the Excalibur is sonically filling. Chez Vigier definitely deserves a visit!"

FULL REVIEW: Vigier Excalibur Supraa

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 1 of 10
Page 1 of 10
Auden Julia

Auden Julia

MusicRadar's verdict:

"If you want to write songs and play them in front of people, this is for you."

FULL REVIEW: Auden Julia

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 2 of 10
Page 2 of 10
Faith Naked Saturn

Faith Naked Saturn

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A decent solution to the problem of an affordable, but Eggle-designed, guitar."

FULL REVIEW: Faith Naked Saturn

3.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)

Page 3 of 10
Page 3 of 10
Boss DM-2W Delay

Boss DM-2W Delay

MusicRadar's verdict:

"There’s not a kitchen sink of features, but with sounds like these, who needs them?"

FULL REVIEW: Boss DM-2W Delay

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 4 of 10
Page 4 of 10
Positive Grid BIAS Distortion Pro

Positive Grid BIAS Distortion Pro

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Tonal tinkering to your heart’s content."

FULL REVIEW: Positive Grid BIAS Distortion Pro

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 5 of 10
Page 5 of 10
Keeley D&M Drive and Boost

Keeley D&M Drive and Boost

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Stick one of these between your guitar and amp and you won’t be disappointed."

FULL REVIEW: Keeley D&M Drive and Boost

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 6 of 10
Page 6 of 10
Gibson Freddie King 1960 ES-345

Gibson Freddie King 1960 ES-345

MusicRadar's verdict:

"To put it bluntly, if you like old-style Gibsons but can’t afford them, or you don’t want to put up with any issues, Memphis is the place to look."

FULL REVIEW: Gibson Freddie King 1960 ES-345

4 out of 5

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Page 7 of 10
Page 7 of 10
Mooer Mod Verb

Mooer Mod Verb

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A useful pedal that suffers from a tiny handful of flaws."

FULL REVIEW: Mooer Mod Verb

3 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 8 of 10
Way Huge Supa-Puss

Way Huge Supa-Puss

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A feature packed pedal that performs well."

FULL REVIEW: Way Huge Supa-Puss 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 9 of 10
Page 9 of 10
Gibson Alex Lifeson ES-Les Paul

Gibson Alex Lifeson ES-Les Paul

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A signature model full of character at an appealing price."

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4.5 out of 5

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