The acoustic guitar used by legendary musicians gets a modern electric-acoustic makeover Cost: $699.00, find one on Reverb! Overview & Final Score: 8.1 The acoustic guitar made famous by Paul McCartney and Peter Frampton, Epiphone’s Texan acoustic guitar isn’t just a cheap knockoff of a Gibson. It is one of Epiphone’s own designs that hasContinue reading “Epiphone Masterbilt Texan Acoustic Guitar Review”
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Guitar Lesson Review: Jon MacLennan Essential Blues Guitar System
I go back and try to learn the blues basics I should have learned almost 10 years ago as a beginner. You don’t often see my writing about online guitars lessons here, but that’s not without reason. In fact, I actually cover the best online guitar lessons in great detail over at Guitarniche.com. In additionContinue reading “Guitar Lesson Review: Jon MacLennan Essential Blues Guitar System”
Orangewood Oliver Jr Bass Live Acoustic Bass Review
An unexpected and exciting new addition to Orangewood’s line that makes practicing much easier. Cost: $345.00 new from Reverb! Overview & Final Score: 7.6 Acoustic bass guitars have long been something I found incredibly fun. The Orangewood Oliver Jr Live takes that idea and brings it down to a more compact and affordable package. ThisContinue reading “Orangewood Oliver Jr Bass Live Acoustic Bass Review”
Squier FSR Classic Vibe ’70s Precision Bass Review
Cost: $399.99, new on Sweetwater or find one cheaper on Reverb.com! Overview and Final Score: 8.8 Squier’s FSR Classic Vibe ’70s P Bass got my attention within seconds of walking into my local guitar center. The surf green finish, black block inlays, and gloss polyester finish make this bass one of the best looking andContinue reading “Squier FSR Classic Vibe ’70s Precision Bass Review”
Yamaha FG3 Acoustic Guitar Review
Cost: $799.99, new from Sweetwater! Thanks to Stephanie from Yamaha for lending me this great acoustic! Overview and Final Score: 8.5 One of Yamaha’s newest acoustic guitars, the FG3 is a mix of top tier features packaged together at a price more suitable for the modern performing guitarists. The back and sides are solid Mahogany,Continue reading “Yamaha FG3 Acoustic Guitar Review”
Donner Upgraded Digital Wireless Guitar Transmitter-Receiver Review
Cost: $88.99, new from Amazon Thanks to the Donner Vine program, I was able to review this awesome wireless setup! How it Works & Final Score: 7.5 The Donner Wireless system is a straightforward and accessible way to make your live guitar or bass rig wireless. With about 200 feet of reported range, the farthestContinue reading “Donner Upgraded Digital Wireless Guitar Transmitter-Receiver Review”
I Tried Out One of 920D’s Pre-Wired Harnesses and My Guitar Sounds Great Now
After highlighting 920D as one of the 5 best aftermarket products for guitar modification, they kindly reached out to me and sent me this great pre-wired harness to test out in one of my Thinline builds! The Thinline is going to be used for a very interesting build and article soon, but in the meantimeContinue reading “I Tried Out One of 920D’s Pre-Wired Harnesses and My Guitar Sounds Great Now”
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”
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”
