Category Archives: Electric Guitar Review

Guitar Kit World Alder TE Guitar Kit Demo and Review: Part 2

The guitar’s strung up, plugged in, and ready for review! The time is finally here to showcase the finished product from our Guitar Kit World T-style Alder body build. I would highly recommend reading or refreshing your memory with the first article in this series by clicking here. The kit below is now a functionalContinue reading “Guitar Kit World Alder TE Guitar Kit Demo and Review: Part 2”

Guitar Kit World Alder TE Guitar Kit Review and Demo Part 1: Build Your Own Deluxe T-style On A Budget

Here’s my first few thoughts on the quality of the kit and the building experience. Get To Know The Kit It’s pretty hard to a find decent T-style cheaper than $199.99 USD these days, but if you’re willing to look past the typical Squier/Harley Benton options there are some gems to be found. The onlyContinue reading “Guitar Kit World Alder TE Guitar Kit Review and Demo Part 1: Build Your Own Deluxe T-style On A Budget”

7 Years of Guitar and Pedal Reviews in Numbers and Graphs

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”

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”

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”