You’ll soon have your fill of guitar and pedal rankings, but what about the other gear we covered? With our best-of lists for guitars and pedals just around the corner, it’s starting to feel like the end of the year. And that makes sense, because it’s pumpkin spice latte season around where I live. IContinue reading “Looking Back On 2023’s Reviews & Gear Stories”
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Fender Vintera II Bass VI Review
It might be my first time with a Bass VI, but like the other Fender Vintera models, I’m impressed. This year has been the first time I’ve really ventured into extended range instruments. Earlier this year, I had a killer experience with a Pure Salem Urge guitar on UG, and now I’ve been lucky enoughContinue reading “Fender Vintera II Bass VI Review”
Is The Klon KTR Even A Good Drive Pedal?
I throw it into the signal chain against two brilliant Centaur alternatives and let you all decide. Never in my life did I think I’d ever get a Klon KTR pedal. I sure as hell wasn’t going to spend nearly $1000 on Reverb for a scalpers pedal, and that means the multiple thousands it costsContinue reading “Is The Klon KTR Even A Good Drive Pedal?”
Fuzz Imp Echo Moon Delay Pedal Review
What direction will this Fuzz and Overdrive-focused brand go with their boosted delay pedal? Fuzz Imp, a pedal company led by a fine fellow named Justus, has made most of their reputation behind the sale and development of all things gain and fuzz. Is that really a surprise given the name of the brand though?Continue reading “Fuzz Imp Echo Moon Delay Pedal Review”
Blink-182 is back with two killer tracks that evoke the untitled era of the band.
“One More Time” and “More Than You Know” have me VERY pumped about the band again. I’m a completely unabashed Blink-182 fan, even if that puts me at odds with the masses of the punk rock crowd I tend to fit in with. Yes, I know they are a pop-punk, and have leaned into popContinue reading “Blink-182 is back with two killer tracks that evoke the untitled era of the band.”
The Best Stuff I Saw At The Makers & Merchants Guitar Showcase
Reclaimed wood, loud fuzz pedals, and lots of loud and annoying blues playing. Last Sunday, I got the chance to go visit the Makers & Merchants Guitar Show, held annually in Worcester, Mass by the wonderful people at Old Truck Guitars and the Melody Maker in Clinton, Mass. My good friend John and me headedContinue reading “The Best Stuff I Saw At The Makers & Merchants Guitar Showcase”
Oneder Effects Onederwall Review: It’s Biblical, You Know x
One half Onederbolt distortion, one half turbo big muff, but all goodness. Few pedal companies have become more important to me in the last year than Oneder Effects. The Red Ryder is the RAT-style pedal I’ve been missing, the Major Award was seriously fun fuzz, and now a new pedal graces my board. The OnederwallContinue reading “Oneder Effects Onederwall Review: It’s Biblical, You Know x”
Summer School Electronics Updates The Gladys With More Bark And More Bite
New controls, improved tone, but same fun transparent overdrive and dog-inspired graphic! If you like what you hear/read, go grab your own Gladys V2 before they’re gone! You may remember Gladys as the transparent, Bluesbreaker-based pedal from Summer School Electronics released back in 2022. As one of the earlier pedals from brand, it was aContinue reading “Summer School Electronics Updates The Gladys With More Bark And More Bite”
Revisiting Praise & Worship’s Impact On Guitar Sales
I first worked on this topic in conjunction with Fender in early 2021, but I still have a lot to say. Nothing makes me cringe more than images like this. One of the strangest articles I’ve ever written in my guitar career was this one on UG in April 2021. It didn’t get all thatContinue reading “Revisiting Praise & Worship’s Impact On Guitar Sales”
The Story Behind This RWM Double Cut Telecaster
Is it a Les Paul Junior? Is it a Telecaster? If you’ve watched any of the pedal demos on this website in 2023 you’ve definitely seen this guitar. While it’s not one I can or want to formally review, it is one I want to talk about. This guitar is made by my friend RonContinue reading “The Story Behind This RWM Double Cut Telecaster”
