A full scale, modern take on the Mustang body shape from Fano’s new affordable series. Big shoutout to Chad from Fano for hooking this review up! Cost: $849.00 new from Fano or find a dealer on Reverb.com! Overview & Final Score: 8.9 At Winter NAMM 2020 Fano surprised and impressed many with the announcement ofContinue reading “Fano Omnis MG6 Electric Guitar Review”
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Grote GT-150 Tele Set-in Electric Guitar Review
A cheap Telecaster clone with some surprisingly nice features from the finish to the locking tuners. Cost: $149.00 from Amazon.com! Overview & Final Score: 6.5 Grote has quietly built up a bit of a following in the Amazon marketplace thanks to their constant release of dirt cheap guitars that don’t just follow the basic Strat/TeleContinue reading “Grote GT-150 Tele Set-in Electric Guitar Review”
Eastman SB59 Electric Guitar Review
We’re not playing authentic anymore… Cost: $1915.00, find one on Reverb.com! Thanks to Alex from Eastman Guitars for making this review possible! Overview & Final Score: 8.9 As someone who has never been a fan of traditional Gibson Les Pauls, I was shocked at how much I enjoyed this Eastman SB59. This guitar is aContinue reading “Eastman SB59 Electric Guitar Review”
Schecter Ultra-III Electric Guitar Review
Cost: $699.00 from Reverb.com, or grab one on Sweetwater! Check out my UG Shot featuring an overview and my thoughts on the Ultra III! Thank you to Adam from Schecter.com for making this review possible, I have been obsessed with trying out this guitar for months! Overview & Final Score: 9.4 There is quite aContinue reading “Schecter Ultra-III Electric Guitar Review”
Morifone Quarzo Electric Guitar Review
Cost: $3,999.00 new from Morifone.com Huge thanks to Ren, the creator of the Quarzo for lending me this top notch instrument for review! Overview & Final Score: 9.3 The Morifone Quarzo is one beast of a guitar and has quite a bit to unpack. Handmade in Canada from the finest tone woods, Morifone Guitars isContinue reading “Morifone Quarzo Electric Guitar Review”
Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Review
Cost: $799.99 new from Sweetwater, or find a better deal on Reverb.com! Huge thanks to the whole Gretsch/Fender team for lending me this stunning semi-hollow! Overview & Final Score: 8.3 The Gretsch Electromatic Series gives players classic Gretsch sounds and shapes in a more affordable, imported design. The G5622T may just be the best ofContinue reading “Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Review”
Harley Benton DC – Junior Guitar Review
Cost: $184.00, from Thomannmusic.com or find a used one on Reverb.com! Check out my official shot for UG for a short demo and overview! Overview and Final Score: 8.0 If you grew up a fan of The Clash like I did than a Les Paul Doublecut Junior with one dog ear P90 is like theContinue reading “Harley Benton DC – Junior Guitar Review”
2019 Electric Guitar Roundup: Ranking Every Electric We’ve Reviewed
With the holidays just around the corner hopefully you’re getting a new guitar, or at least getting one for someone you care about. After the first full year of Guitars For Idiots, we’ve cycled through quite a few reviews. We’ve tried out big names like Fender or Yamaha, boutique offerings from CMG Guitars, and vintageContinue reading “2019 Electric Guitar Roundup: Ranking Every Electric We’ve Reviewed”
DeMont Goldfinch Electric Guitar Review
Cost: $999.00 for this model, but check out options on their site or find one on Reverb.com! Overview and Final Score: 8.9 The DeMont Goldfinch caught my eye the minute it popped up on my screen. The distinctive finch pickguard, offset body, and gold foil pickups make it one of the most unique guitars I’veContinue reading “DeMont Goldfinch Electric Guitar Review”
Fender Ultra Stratocaster Review
Cost: $1999.99 new, find your own on Reverb.com Huge thanks to Heather from Fender for sending this over for review! Overview and Final Score: 9.5 Sound: 9.5 The addition of the S1 switch adds a ton of versatility to the Ultra Stratocaster, as it cuts some of the highs on the 1 and 2 positions.Continue reading “Fender Ultra Stratocaster Review”
