I’ve been reviewing gear since 2019 and thought it would be fun to take a look at which gear brands, models, and designs I’ve covered. I have come a long way since I first got hired by Ultimate Guitar to write articles, despite having zero journalism experience under my belt. I really don’t know howContinue reading “7 Years of Guitar and Pedal Reviews in Numbers and Graphs”
Author Archives: Matt Dunn
Why Does Fender Keep Making New Telecasters Each Year?
At some point it seems futile, but then you pick up a new Tele and it’s easier to understand. I’ve reviewed and shot demos for a lot of guitars in the past 7 years, 141 to be exact, so I think I know a thing or two about how a guitar should play and feel.Continue reading “Why Does Fender Keep Making New Telecasters Each Year?”
Gibson (and Epiphone) Finally Did It: Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special Doublecut Reissue Review
This type of a guitar has been out of the market for too long and Gibson has finally found their “middle class”. This isn’t going to be like a lot of my other guitar reviews, in fact it’s going to be more of a rant. But truth be told, I couldn’t be happier with theContinue reading “Gibson (and Epiphone) Finally Did It: Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special Doublecut Reissue Review”
The Eavesdropper Dr. Square Is Fun, Versatile Take On An Obscure DeArmond Distortion Pedal
This is a really thick sounding, hard clipping distortion pedal for folks who don’t subtle gain sounds. Born Out Of The DeArmond Square Wave Distortion Generator Eavesdropper’s Dr. Square was inspired by the Square Wave Distortion Generator, a pedal I was not familiar with prior to this review and demo. However, if it sounds anythingContinue reading “The Eavesdropper Dr. Square Is Fun, Versatile Take On An Obscure DeArmond Distortion Pedal”
Summer School Electronics Debuts A New Modulation Pedal: Meet The Middle School Chorus
Summer School’s latest pedal brings lush and easy to use chorus to any board in need.
Tulpa FX Bunyip Review: A Silky Smooth Phaser That’s More Subtle Than Straightforward
The Bunyip Phaser showcases Tulpa FX’s penchant for crafting pedals that provide versatility and wackiness.
Science Needs To Get Back To Its Experimental Roots
In light of growing anti-science beliefs, funding cuts, and a lot of negative feelings, I hope we can remake science stronger than ever.
Radio Wave Effects Launches The Nervous Energy! The Only Gain Pedal You Need
Few gain pedals have made such a genuine impression on me across 7 years of pedal reviews. Meet The Nervous Energy! New from Radio Wave Effects we have the Nervous Energy!, a multi-faceted gain pedal that covers all things from boost to Big Muff and Marshall-flavored dirt. You may remember Radio Wave Effects from ourContinue reading “Radio Wave Effects Launches The Nervous Energy! The Only Gain Pedal You Need”
Fender Studio Is A Brilliant Example of Both Community Building and Corporate Acumen
Fender’s managed to walk a narrow line between being “cool” and being a successful corporate entity. I’ll be honest, I’m not usually a big fan of big corporations creeping into the creative process. However, there’s really no easy way for a musical instrument company to grow to the size of a corporation without also beingContinue reading “Fender Studio Is A Brilliant Example of Both Community Building and Corporate Acumen”
An Updated Look At PFAS In Coated Guitar Strings
Over the last several months I’ve been working to better understand the use of PFAS in the guitar industry, specifically as it relates to coated guitar strings. This research was inspired by the number of questions I received from concerned guitar players after publishing this article. Here’s what I have turned up in my initialContinue reading “An Updated Look At PFAS In Coated Guitar Strings”
