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

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 1 November 2018

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Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo

Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo

It's been guitar gear galore once again this month here at MusicRadar, as we have welcomed the great and the good of the guitar world into our reviews HQ.

Here, we have rounded up all of the guitar gear reviewed on the site during the month of October. We start with the Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A tremolo that does more than most - well worth investigating for serious wobble heads.”

FULL REVIEW: Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 1 of 12
Ibanez AZ224F

Ibanez AZ224F

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A highly spec'd, ultra-versatile electric that has the potential to unite players of all stripes.”

FULL REVIEW: Ibanez AZ224F

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 2 of 12
Martin DX1AE Macassar Burst

Martin DX1AE Macassar Burst

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A sweet-sounding and (mostly) good-looking mid-priced offering.”

FULL REVIEW: Martin DX1AE Macassar Burst 

3.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 3 of 12
Fuzzrocious Grey Stache w/Diode and Momentary Feedback Mods

Fuzzrocious Grey Stache w/Diode and Momentary Feedback Mods

MusicRadar's verdict:

“One of the most usable – and fun – Muff variants we've played in some time.”

FULL REVIEW: Fuzzrocious Grey Stache w/Diode and Momentary Feedback Mods 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

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Page 4 of 12
Manson Mikey Demus Signature MD-2

Manson Mikey Demus Signature MD-2

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The only thing this guitar doesn’t come with is a stage and an audience - that, we’re afraid, is entirely down to you.”

FULL REVIEW: Manson Mikey Demus Signature MD-2

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 5 of 12
Danelectro ‘66T

Danelectro ‘66T

MusicRadar's verdict:

“If you still regard Dano guitars as retro, one-trick ponies, the ’66T’s double whammy of rock-star good looks and modern performance will set you straight once and for all.”

FULL REVIEW: Danelectro ‘66T 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 6 of 12
Page 6 of 12
B&G Little Sister Crossroads

B&G Little Sister Crossroads

MusicRadar's verdict:

“There’s more than a refreshing change here in that B&G is clearly drawing on different influences and not just offering us (yet) another shade of the Les Paul, SG, Strat or Telecaster.”

FULL REVIEW: B&G Little Sister Crossroads

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 7 of 12
Taylor 714CE V-Class

Taylor 714CE V-Class

MusicRadar's verdict:

“We’ve consistently failed to find a hair out of place with a Taylor...”

FULL REVIEW: Taylor 714CE V-Class

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 8 of 12
B&G Step Sister Private Build

B&G Step Sister Private Build

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The ‘modern’ Step Sister is a fine example of small-scale, vintage-rooted luthiery.”

FULL REVIEW: B&G Step Sister Private Build

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 9 of 12
Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018 

Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“No bells and whistles - simply vintage amp-style tremolo elegantly presented.”

FULL REVIEW: Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 10 of 12
Danelectro ‘59XT

Danelectro ‘59XT

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The ’59XT is a tonal Swiss Army knife with the added bonus of a great-quality whammy bar.”

FULL REVIEW: Danelectro ‘59XT

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 11 of 12
Mooer Black Truck

Mooer Black Truck

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A self-contained pedalboard offering many options for use onstage and at home.”

FULL REVIEW: Mooer Black Truck

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Page 12 of 12
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