Cost: $379.00 new Huge thanks to Kazu for sending me this awesome guitar! Visit Arai & Co for more info on the DM-01 Overview and Final Score: 7.1 The Aria DM-01 is a modern take on a classic vintage guitar style beloved by thousands. Based on the classic Mosrite body shape, Johnny Ramone and VenturesContinue reading “Aria DM-01 Electric Guitar Review”
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Glarry GP Electric Bass Review
Cost: $74.99, new from Amazon.com! Generously sent for review by the great support team at Glarry Music! Overview and Final Score: 4.3 The Glarry GP Electric Bass is their latest entry into their line of uber affordable electric guitars and basses. Coming in at around $75, the GP comes in 8 finish options, including thisContinue reading “Glarry GP Electric Bass Review”
“The Strat With the Lightning Strap”: The Story of Rivers Cuomo’s Warmoth Strat
Every so often a guitarist or songwriter comes around who matches a signature instrument with their signature style. Historically, examples like Angus Young’s SG, Keith Richard’s “Micawber”, and David Gilmour’s Black Strat have sent guitar lovers rushing to the store to buy copies and replicas. However, less attention is often paid to the guitars ofContinue reading ““The Strat With the Lightning Strap”: The Story of Rivers Cuomo’s Warmoth Strat”
Donner DST-100W Review
Cost: 129.00 new via Amazon.com Generously gifted for review by the Donner Deal company! Overview and Final Score: 5.4 The Donner DST-100W is a surprisingly reliable and enjoyable take on the classic Strat design. Coming in at extremely budget friendly prices, the DST-100W is overall a fairly average guitar, with no frills or features thatContinue reading “Donner DST-100W Review”
Spector Legend 4 Standard Bass Review
Cost: $549.99 new or less from Reverb This stunning bass was very gratefully lent this for review by Jennifer and Corey from Korg and Spector! Overview and Final Score: 7.9 The pricier and prettier big brother of the Performer 4, the Spector Legend 4 did not disappoint. The guitar features an ash body, which makesContinue reading “Spector Legend 4 Standard Bass Review”
Spector Performer 4 Bass Review
Cost: $399.99 new or find it cheaper on Reverb Generously lent for review by Jennifer and Corey from the Korg and Spector companies! Overview and Final Score: 7.5 The Spector Performer 4 combines the companies the company’s intelligent design plans and ultra playability with a more traditional PJ tonal palette to create a lightweight, gigContinue reading “Spector Performer 4 Bass Review”
Orangewood Oliver Mahogany Live Acoustic Guitar Review
Cost: $275 new from Reverb This guitar was generously lent for review by Alex from Orangewood Guitars. Overview and Final Score: 8.0 The Oliver Mahogany Live is one of many fantastic and affordable acoustics from Orangewood Guitars. The grand concert sized body features a mahogany top, back, and sides and Fishman Sonitone pickups. The neckContinue reading “Orangewood Oliver Mahogany Live Acoustic Guitar Review”
How Easy are the GFS Kwik-Plug Pickups to Install?
If you’ve ever bought after market pickups, you’ve likely heard of GFS, or Guitarfetish.com’s name brand pickups. These have been a bit of a controversial pickup option in the sense that you either love them or hate them. Many guitar modification gurus claim they are the best pickups dollar for dollar, as they are incrediblyContinue reading “How Easy are the GFS Kwik-Plug Pickups to Install?”
Blackstar Studio 10 6L6 10W 1x12W Review
Cost: $549.99 new, find yours HERE Generously sent for review by Blackstar, huge thanks to Jennifer for the help! How it Works and Final Score: 8.7 The Studio 10 6L6 from Blackstar is a fairly stripped down, affordable tube amp that is the perfect size for bedroom players and small stage players alike. The ampContinue reading “Blackstar Studio 10 6L6 10W 1x12W Review”
Dean Modern 24 Review
Cost: $649.00 new, check Reverb for even lower prices! Generously lent for review thanks to John from Armadillo Enterprises, Dean’s parent company! Overview and Final Score: 7.8 Dean’s Modern 24 is a mixed bag of luxury features and missing parts. While the tones you can get of the guitar are superb, and the playability isContinue reading “Dean Modern 24 Review”
