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

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By MusicRadar published 8 October 2018

Guitars and pedals aplenty

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Reverend Bolt-on Series Buckshot

Reverend Bolt-on Series Buckshot

The summer may be a distant memory, but the stunning gear that has passed through MusicRadar HQ recently has kept the spring well and truly in our step.

Here, we have rounded-up everything that was reviewed on the site within the month of September for your viewing pleasure. We start with the Reverend Bolt-on Series Buckshot.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The Buckshot provided us with the religious experience we were praying for.”

FULL REVIEW: Reverend Bolt-on Series Buckshot

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 1 of 19
Page 1 of 19
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike

MusicRadar's verdict:

“If ever there was a guitar that could challenge your preconceptions and prejudices against the practicality of running a single pickup, it’s this.”

FULL REVIEW: Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 2 of 19
Page 2 of 19
Orange OMEC Teleport

Orange OMEC Teleport

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Effectively, if you don’t mind taking a laptop on stage, this pedal can be anything you want it to be. In all, a very useful widget.”

FULL REVIEW: Orange OMEC Teleport

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 3 of 19
Page 3 of 19
Atomic Ampli-Firebox

Atomic Ampli-Firebox

MusicRadar's verdict:

“There are plenty of amp-in-a-box pedals out there but this is an amps-in-a-box pedal.”

FULL REVIEW: Atomic Ampli-Firebox 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 4 of 19
Page 4 of 19
KHDK Dark Blood

KHDK Dark Blood

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Convincing high-gain tones and noise suppression in one pedal.”

FULL REVIEW: KHDK Dark Blood 

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 5 of 19
Page 5 of 19
LunaStone Blue Drive 1

LunaStone Blue Drive 1

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A responsive low-to-medium level overdrive with a cutting edge, whatever your musical preference.”

FULL REVIEW: LunaStone Blue Drive 1

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 6 of 19
Page 6 of 19
Guild Jetstar

Guild Jetstar

MusicRadar's verdict:

“It’s not quite an impulse buy - but the very sensible price buys you a competent build and a distinctive retro vibe that’s matched by the sounds we hear.”

FULL REVIEW: Guild Jetstar

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 7 of 19
Page 7 of 19
Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb

Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A very efficient way to put some reverb on your ’board both in terms of cost and size.”

FULL REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 8 of 19
Page 8 of 19
Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT

Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Unless you’re one of those people that think music died when Elvis was drafted into the US Army, this primped, modded and player-centric Jet should suit you right down to the ground.”

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT 

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 9 of 19
Page 9 of 19
LunaStone Smooth Drive 1

LunaStone Smooth Drive 1

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Versatility in a boost pedal - a clean or a tonally focused boost of your own choosing.”

FULL REVIEW: LunaStone Smooth Drive 1

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 10 of 19
Page 10 of 19
Sigma Modern Series GECE-3+

Sigma Modern Series GECE-3+

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A well-finished, highly playable and very likeable modern electro that makes use of ebony for a clear voice.”

FULL REVIEW: Sigma Modern Series GECE-3+

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 11 of 19
Page 11 of 19
PRS SE Santana Standard

PRS SE Santana Standard

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This guitar will not only get you on the PRS ladder, but for existing PRS fans it’s a good knockabout guitar that won’t make you blub inconsolably when they get dinged in action.”

FULL REVIEW: PRS SE Santana Standard

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 12 of 19
Page 12 of 19
LunaStone Boost 18

LunaStone Boost 18

MusicRadar's verdict:

“We always liked the Pusher and the extra 3dB here makes this a worthwhile successor.”

FULL REVIEW: LunaStone Boost 18

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 13 of 19
Page 13 of 19
Danelectro 59X

Danelectro 59X

MusicRadar's verdict:

“If you're seeking versatile tones and retro vibes, this new take on an old Dano classic is worth investigating.”

FULL REVIEW: Danelectro 59X

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 14 of 19
Page 14 of 19
Art and Lutherie Legacy Denim Blue Q-Discrete

Art and Lutherie Legacy Denim Blue Q-Discrete

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A distinctive-looking acoustic with tones to match..”

FULL REVIEW: Art and Lutherie Legacy Denim Blue Q-Discrete

3.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Page 15 of 19
Page 15 of 19
Gretsch G6131T Players Edition Jet FT

Gretsch G6131T Players Edition Jet FT

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Yes, it’s been tweaked to streamline its performance but tonally at least, the G6131T FT is a good old-fashioned Duo Jet.”

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G6131T Players Edition Jet FT 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 16 of 19
Page 16 of 19
Sigma Modern Series GK2CE-4+ KOA

Sigma Modern Series GK2CE-4+ KOA

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A solid and well-finished Taylor-inspired koa build for less than the bigger competition.”

FULL REVIEW: Sigma Modern Series GK2CE-4+ KOA

3.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 17 of 19
Page 17 of 19
Guild S-100 Polara

Guild S-100 Polara

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The S-100, now a cornerstone of modern Guild, raises the bar a little, not just cosmetically but sonically, too.”

FULL REVIEW: Guild S-100 Polara

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 18 of 19
Page 18 of 19
PRS SE Tremonti Standard 2018

PRS SE Tremonti Standard 2018

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Standard? This guitar is anything but”

FULL REVIEW: PRS SE Tremonti Standard 2018

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Page 19 of 19
Page 19 of 19
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