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”
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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”
Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive Pedal Review
Cost: $99.00, new find your own on Reverb.com or Amazon.com! Huge thanks to Ed for making all these great Osiamo product reviews happen! How it Works and Final Score: 8.7 I have to start this review out by saying that this pedal should not sound different than the ODR-mini logically, but honestly, the ODR-1 soundsContinue reading “Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive Pedal Review”
Nobels ODR-mini Pedal Review
Cost: $79.00, new. Want your own? Check HERE for the best prices! Huge thanks to Ed from Osiamo for sending this for review! How it Works and Final Score: 7.7 The ODR-mini is the smaller, more pedal board friendly version of its big brother, the Nobels ODR-1. Capable of going from overdriven tube amp toContinue reading “Nobels ODR-mini Pedal Review”
Aria Retro-1532 Electric Guitar Review
Cost: $299.00, new Huge thanks to Kazu and the Arai & Co company for sending this great guitar, it is one of the coolest ones I’ve ever reviewed! Check out my UG shot for a quick demo and thoughts! Overview and Final Score: 8.3 The Aria Retro-1532 is by far one of the most uniqueContinue reading “Aria Retro-1532 Electric Guitar Review”
Aria DM-01 Electric Guitar Review
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”
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”
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”
