PRS does it again with this brand new, just announced addition to their affordable lineup! Cost: $1549.00 new, grab one from Reverb! Check out my latest “guitar review in 60 seconds” episode for Ultimate-Guitar.com! Overview & Final Score: 8.9/10 PRS took one of my top 10 favorite guitars released in 2019 and made it evenContinue reading “PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo Electric Guitar Review”
Author Archives: Matt Dunn
Knaggs Keya J Gloss Relic Electric Guitar Review
Will this guitar finally be the perfect Les Paul Junior for me? Cost: $3200.00 from Knaggsguitars.com! Check out my official UG shot of the Knaggs Keya J! Overview & Final Score: 9.0 When it comes to double cut aways with P90s it is pretty easy to win me over. Even so, I think Knaggs reallyContinue reading “Knaggs Keya J Gloss Relic Electric Guitar Review”
Knaggs Kenai J H2 Semi-Gloss Review
We take a look at this Maryland-based builder’s take on a flatop LP-shape Cost: $2800.00 from Knaggsguitars.com Check out my UG shot of the Knaggs Kenai J H2 for sound demos and my thoughts! Overview & Final Score: 8.6 This was my first time ever picking up a Knaggs guitar and I am so gladContinue reading “Knaggs Kenai J H2 Semi-Gloss Review”
New Language Talk The Gear Behind Their New EP “EP1_2020”
Lead guitarist Sebastien Betley and bassist Matt Cohen sit down with Guitarsforidiots.com to talk gear and new music One of the best parts of my job is getting to sit down with musicians who actually put all this gear to work. Whether they are in the studio, touring the world, or a ghost writer, theyContinue reading “New Language Talk The Gear Behind Their New EP “EP1_2020””
Harley Benton TE-90QM HH Review
A very budget friendly offering that packs more looks and feel than tone Cost: $171.00 new, from thomannmusic.com or find one used on Reverb.com! Check out my UG shot for a quick demo of the TE-90QM HH! Overview and Final Score: 6.3 For a guitar that’s under $200, the TE-QM90 HH’s features are actually tooContinue reading “Harley Benton TE-90QM HH Review”
Harmony Jupiter Electric Guitar Review
The newly revived Harmony brand unveiled this Stratotone-like remake last year to great fan fare, but will it hold up to our strict standards? Cost: $1299.00, find your own on Reverb.com! Check out my UG “shot” where I share some sounds and thoughts on the Jupiter! Another huge thanks to Ben and Bandlab Technologies, theirContinue reading “Harmony Jupiter Electric Guitar Review”
Harmony Rebel Electric Guitar Review
A refreshing double cut with modern upgrades from a vintage company. Cost: $1299.00, find one on Reverb.com Check out my official UG Shot of the Harmony Rebel! Huge thanks to Ben from Bandlab Technologies for getting me this and a few other Harmony products to review! Overview & Final Score: 8.6 Unlike Harmony’s other twoContinue reading “Harmony Rebel Electric Guitar Review”
Quarantine Project: Turning The Stadium NY Strat Into My Ideal “HSS” Guitar
P90s, a Wide range humbucker, and locking tuners highlight our DIY MOD project Strat My love affair with HSS Strats began with my very first guitar, a MIM Strat with the HSS configuration. While that guitar will always be my number 1, or at least tied for number 1 with my future Gibson Explorer, IContinue reading “Quarantine Project: Turning The Stadium NY Strat Into My Ideal “HSS” Guitar”
Howl Guitars Sirena 3 Review
Top notch build quality highlights this stripped down take on the classic Les Paul Cost: $879.00 from Howlguitars.com! Overview & Final Score: 8.4 Howl Guitars’ recently unveiled Sirena 3 is a gorgeous and user friendly take on the Les Paul guitar design. There are plenty of distinct features that make the Sirena 3 interesting, withoutContinue reading “Howl Guitars Sirena 3 Review”
One Thing I’ve Learned After 1 Year Of Guitar Reviews
You know what, some guitars just aren’t that different…and that’s okay! I’ve been fortunate to have a career in guitar journalism for about a year and a half now, with almost exactly one year of guitar review experience now in the books! I never would have imagined the likes of Fender, PRS, or Ernie BallContinue reading “One Thing I’ve Learned After 1 Year Of Guitar Reviews”
