Cost: $199.99 new, find yours on Amazon.com or Reverb.com! This guitar was purchased from Reverb.com to review and modify in future articles, buy your own ->>> Reverb.com!!! Overview and Final Score: 6.0 As I alluded to in my gear reviews primer the other day, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster is one of the best comparisonsContinue reading “Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Review”
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Chapman Guitars ML1 Modern V2 Review
Cost: $499.00 new Huge thank you to Matt Hornby from Chapman Guitars for sending this over for review! Find your own awesome Chapman Guitar HERE Overview and Final Score: 9.4 Chapman’s ML1 Modern V2 is an awesome take on the superstrat design, featuring a familiar body and neck profile with huge output from the SonorousContinue reading “Chapman Guitars ML1 Modern V2 Review”
Eastwood Airline Jetsons JR Bass Review
Cost: $499.00 new, find one on Reverb.com Huge thanks to Michael from Eastwood Guitars for lending this retro reissue for review! Overview and Final Score: 7.0 Eastwood’s Airline series seeks to recreate instruments forgotten in pawn shops and attics across the US. Re-popularized by revivalist garage rockers like Jack White (White Strips, Solo) and DanContinue reading “Eastwood Airline Jetsons JR Bass Review”
Yamaha Revstar RS420 Review
Cost: $499.99 new, find it on Sweetwater This review would not have been possible without Stephanie from Yamaha generously lending me this for review! Overview and Final Score: 9.2 The Yamaha Revstar RS420 is a pure garage rock monster. The guitar features a stripped down design with vintage vibes while still retaining some Gibson similaritiesContinue reading “Yamaha Revstar RS420 Review”
Eastwood Sidejack Pro JM Review
Cost: $1099.00 new but look for savings HERE from Reverb Can’t thank Michael from Eastwood Guitars enough for also sending this surf rock meets punk rock monster! Overview and Final Score: 8.2 Inspired by the Mosrite guitars made famous by Johnny Ramone, Eastwood’s Sidejack Pro JM is marketed as an exciting alternative to Fender JazzmasterContinue reading “Eastwood Sidejack Pro JM Review”
10 Modern Bands That Prove Rock Isn’t Dead Yet
While many claim that guitars and rock music are dead, these 10 bands are fighting back and proving the naysayers wrong. If I had a dollar for every time I hear the phrases “rock is dead” or “the guitar is dead”, I could go out and finally buy my dream guitar (a 1976 Gibson ExplorerContinue reading “10 Modern Bands That Prove Rock Isn’t Dead Yet”
Guild Jetstar Review
Cost: $599.00 new, buy from Reverb.com Thanks to Keena from Cordoba Music, makers of Guild Guitars, for lending me and then selling me this gorgeous instrument! Overview and Final Score: 9.7 This guitar has quickly become one of my main instruments, and before I dig into it, I have to make it clear I likedContinue reading “Guild Jetstar Review”
5 Popular Guitar Effects Pedals Briefly Explained
Ever since the advent of the acoustic guitar, players have sought ways to create new sounds and push the limits on what a single guitar can accomplish. Many guitar heroes from Robert Johnson to Eddy Van Halen have used incredible technical skill and years of practice to propel the guitar forward while some have usedContinue reading “5 Popular Guitar Effects Pedals Briefly Explained”
