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New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (September 2019)

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By MusicRadar
Published 12 September 2019

All of the latest guitar gear

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Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s

Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s

We've been playing with guitar gear from some of the biggest names in the industry recently: step forward Gibson, Yamaha, Charvel and several more.

Here, we’re taking a look at all of the guitar goodies to be reviewed on the site in the month of August. We start with the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Like the Traditional before it, the Standard ’50s is the obvious choice if you’re chasing a more vintage-y specification.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Vigier G.V. Hollow

Vigier G.V. Hollow

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A fine example of the highest principles of guitar making.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Vigier G.V. Hollow

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A modern classic.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Taylor 512CE 12-Fret V-Class 

Taylor 512CE 12-Fret V-Class 

“A beautifully-made guitar.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Taylor 512CE 12-Fret V-Class 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A modern classic.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Taylor 812CE DLX V-Class

Taylor 812CE DLX V-Class

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A very fine instrument.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Taylor 812CE DLX V-Class 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Beetronics Swarm 

Beetronics Swarm 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This pedal’s massive presence will certainly fill out your mix.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Beetronics Swarm 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Yamaha Revstar RS702B

Yamaha Revstar RS702B

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A rather fine retro rocker.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha Revstar RS702B 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Seth Baccus Nautilus Classic 

Seth Baccus Nautilus Classic 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“If you appreciate the craft and want to go ‘custom’, then here’s an exceptional place to start your journey.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Seth Baccus Nautilus Classic 

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Takamine CP400 New Yorker

Takamine CP400 New Yorker

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A class instrument - hooray for the little guy!”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Takamine CP400 New Yorker

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Seymour Duncan Dark Sun

Seymour Duncan Dark Sun

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Having delay and reverb in one pedal is an idea that really works, and it’s implemented here in a way that few could find fault with.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Seymour Duncan Dark Sun

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Guild Starfire IV ST-12

Guild Starfire IV ST-12

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This modern version from Guild is FAB gear.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Guild Starfire IV ST-12

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Yamaha Revstar RS720BX

Yamaha Revstar RS720BX

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Tuning issue aside, a super retro rocker”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha Revstar RS720BX

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Takamine CP771MC-SB Limited Edition

Takamine CP771MC-SB Limited Edition

“You would be well advised to seek this guitar out and test its prowess for yourself.”

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Takamine CP771MC-SB Limited Edition

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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Yamaha Revstar RS502TFMX

Yamaha Revstar RS502TFMX

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The cost-effective 502 brings bite and clarity.”

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha Revstar RS502TFMX

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

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