Part phaser, part vibrato, part gain stage, the October Audio MNTNS does a bit of everything. You might remember October Audio from my review of their fantastic NVMBR Fuzz pedal back in 2021. That pedal was a mainstay in my rig for a long time, thanks to its versatility and wide range of sounds despiteContinue reading “October Audio Delves Into Complex Modulation With The MNTNS Phaser”
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How Good Is This Cheap Jet Guitars JS400 Strat?
Another hyped, affordable Strat has entered the market here in the US to compete with Squier, Sire, Donner, and more. Over the course of my guitar content career I’ve reviewed a lot of affordable Strats. To be precise, I’ve checked out cheap S-style guitars from: Glarry, Donner (twice), Squier, PRS, Stadium, Might Be Famous, Sterling,Continue reading “How Good Is This Cheap Jet Guitars JS400 Strat?”
Is This EART Better Than An Epiphone?
The EART EGLP-620 brings some high end specs to the table versus the more traditional, affordable Les Pauls. Les Pauls have always sort of stumped me. I tried a bunch back in 2020, but none of them really stuck. I loved the Howl the most on a personal level, but the Epiphone was a betterContinue reading “Is This EART Better Than An Epiphone?”
RWM Guitars Unveils Two New Butcher Block Guitars
Two new impressive RWM Guitar builds arrived alongside my new demo guitar that pay homage to Fender. RWM Guitars has kicked off 2023 with two new Butcher Block builds hitting the market. Both represent a new direction for one of my favorite New England builders, with higher end pickups and new body designs. Both areContinue reading “RWM Guitars Unveils Two New Butcher Block Guitars”
Oneder Effects Has Made My Favorite Rat-Like Distortion
Take a LM308-based distortion, add two different clipping options, a clean blend, and an extra bass EQ knob I have tried a lot of Rat-style pedals. I fell in love with the Pro Co Rat2 after graduating from college and finally having 70 bucks to spare to buy one. Still have that wonderful box, andContinue reading “Oneder Effects Has Made My Favorite Rat-Like Distortion”
This PRS SE DGT Is No Joke
Another year another PRS SE release that blows other brands out of the water. I think I’ve become a PRS SE fanboy? And that is super concerning because I kind of hate the whole “blues lawyer” gag that gets associated with the brand. But quite frankly, every PRS SE guitar I try ends up beingContinue reading “This PRS SE DGT Is No Joke”
It’s A Major Award (Fuzz)
The last pedal featured in our big giveaway, meet the limited release fuzz from Oneder Effects! We have one more, informal and short pedal review to get through before the massive giveaway ends on January 17th. Last but certainly not least, let’s take a look at the Major Award fuzz from Oneder Effects. The MajorContinue reading “It’s A Major Award (Fuzz)”
The Problem With The Decline of Western Civilization III
The third film in the great Spheeris trilogy shows just how far punk fell from the heights of Decline I. Part III of the Decline series is arguably the most important of all the movies. Part II is no doubt entertaining, but has some questionable moments, and just kind of reinforces the ridiculousness of thatContinue reading “The Problem With The Decline of Western Civilization III”
You Can Win This Demonic Machines Fukt Fuzz, And Trust Me You Want It
A square wave, glitchy fuzz with blendable sub-octave that is pretty fukt up. As part of the big Instagram giveaway to support Electric Love Pedals, you can win this Fukt Fuzz as the second place prize! And let me use this informal pedal review to show you why you want this pedal. Demonic Machines makesContinue reading “You Can Win This Demonic Machines Fukt Fuzz, And Trust Me You Want It”
Guitars For Idiots Giveaway: Win Electric Love Pedals’ Entire Lineup
First place takes home all three of the breast cancer awareness pedals, while second place gets a handful of fuzz! To kick of 2023, I’m giving away 5 guitar pedals to help support my friends over at Electric Love Pedals and the great work they do to support breast cancer research. As I wrote inContinue reading “Guitars For Idiots Giveaway: Win Electric Love Pedals’ Entire Lineup”
