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”
Category Archives: Electric Guitar Review
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”
Squier Paranormal Series Rascal Bass Review: A Punk, Pink Bass
This shorter scale, affordable bass option is actually a serious piece of kit that’s for more than beginners.
2024 Guitars For Idiots Year In Electric Guitar Reviews
We didn’t do many guitar reviews this year as we focused on pedals, punk rock, and just got busy with life. While Guitars For Idiot got to celebrate the 5 year mark in 2024, one major bummer was the lack of guitar reviews. The truth is, I tried to really make sure that I didn’tContinue reading “2024 Guitars For Idiots Year In Electric Guitar Reviews”
Fender Player Series II Telecaster Review and Demo
We’ve got one of the newest Fender Teles here to check out if it’s worth the investment. It’s been a bit since we had a proper new guitar review on this website! Generally we’re covering only independent builders and smaller brands this year, but I didn’t want to miss out on the new Player SeriesContinue reading “Fender Player Series II Telecaster Review and Demo”
Jade Works Instruments Introduces The MD96 Guitar Design
You have seen this guitar before, but it got a recent facelift and is ready for the limelight. You may remember Jade Works Instruments from a review we did earlier this year of their Butterfly model, which you can find by clicking here. But Jade Works is back again with another original guitar design, andContinue reading “Jade Works Instruments Introduces The MD96 Guitar Design”
My Decades Long Search For a Les Paul Junior Has Lead Me Here
It’s been years and there’s too many great guitars out there that can fill that void. My contentious feelings about Gibson are no secret. While I do not hate Gibson, nor am I ever ruling out buying from them again, I’ve kind of come to a point where I’m not sure covering their gear isContinue reading “My Decades Long Search For a Les Paul Junior Has Lead Me Here”
Squier’s Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Is Another Instant Classic
Squier has basically mastered the art of making a cool, but cheap Tele-style guitar at this point. Squier should be my website’s main sponsor at this point, as I’ve covered about as many as I can as a one-man operation. My love of Squier is rooted in my love of Fender’s modular designs that areContinue reading “Squier’s Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Is Another Instant Classic”
This Is One Of The Prettiest Guitars You Can Buy, Made By Jade Works Instruments
A gold-on-purple singlecut with dual TV Jones Filter’Trons and endless chime that warrants your attention. Some of you may remember the name Jade Works Instruments from last year, when I got my hands on this fun offset guitar from the local luthier behind the company. After falling in love with that guitar after a fewContinue reading “This Is One Of The Prettiest Guitars You Can Buy, Made By Jade Works Instruments”
