4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1265+ words) Fast-tracking for metal riffs. Chords bloom without artifacts. Octaver is an added bonus. Offers a preset while other compact pitch-shifter pedals don't. It's only one preset slot. An external footswitch is needed to make this better for gigging. Struggles with…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1819+ words) Very impressive high-gain tones but EMG Hot 70s are surprisingly versatile. Stacked spec for the price. Clean aesthetic and good weight. With the Harley Benton Reverb shop shut, it might be more difficult/expensive to obtain in the US. Bridge pickup…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (990+ words) Flexible by name, flexible by nature. Nine- to 18-volt operation We’d like the Tremonator more if it cost less. Thorn Soundlabs is a relatively new pedal company formed in Nashville, USA. Its mission, it says, is to “redefine effects pedals…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (1162+ words) A well-made and nicely voiced dreadnought. It has an extra helping of collectability. A little weighty and not everyone’s a fan of larger dreads. The history of the Epiphone El Dorado might seem a little convoluted, but bear with us…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1111+ words) The Fishman pickups are massively versatile and deliver superb tones. Good value considering the quality of the design and execution. If you don’t like Sleep Token, the looks are unlikely to appeal. If you've been paying any attention at all,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1205+ words) A great guitar for downtuned modern metal riffing. The pale moon ebony fretboard is absolutely stunning. Dual-voice Fishman humbuckers sound great for clean and dirty tones. Half-painted neck joint is a weird choice. Only comes with a soft gig bag…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (968+ words) Well priced for a sig model. Not the subtlest voice. As shipped, setup could use a tweak. Like the Jason Isbell 00-10E that crossed my path recently, this tidy 000-size acoustic guitar, honoring star songsmith Shawn Mendes, is loosely based on…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1224+ words) Great hardware for the price - and it’s been quite convincingly aged, too. The relic’ing is good enough that you’ll look cool on-stage with it. The pickup is noticeably lacking in power and punch. Some minor flaws with fretwork, and a…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1800+ words) Great price for what you get Lots of sounds on tap No XLR or MIDI hinders its gig-friendliness Some tones feel a little generic Effects can feel low-quality It’s true that Mooer doesn’t have the same weight of gravity to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1665+ words) Great action straight out of the box. Control knobs poorly installed. Coil-splits would make it more versatile. As the frontwoman, guitar slinger, and songwriting powerhouse behind Halestorm, Lzzy Hale has already been honored with six signature models to date, ranging…...