I think I just found my new favorite HSS Strat-style guitar in a very unexpected place. Cost: $499.99 Get yours at Sweetwater, Reverb.com or Amazon.com, or learn more at Sterlingbymusicman.com! (some affiliate links) Overview & Final Score: 8.3 out of 10 As a longtime HSS Stratocaster player, I’m not sure there is a more versatileContinue reading “Sterling By Music Man Cutlass CT50 HSS Guitar Review”
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Sterling by Music Man Mariposa Review
Will this affordable signature model from Sterling hold up when compared to the great St. Vincent model? Cost: $549.99 from Sterlingbymusicman.com, Amazon.com, and Reverb.com! (Some affiliate links) Overview & Final Score: 7.9 out of 10 It’s hard not to like the Sterling by Music Man Mariposa just based off the looks alone. It’s another inContinue reading “Sterling by Music Man Mariposa Review”
What Reverb’s “The Pedal Movie” Got So Right
Most movies that are hyped up this much tend to follow predictable, sales boosting story arcs, but not this one. Learn more and watch The Pedal Movie Guitar pedal culture has gotten out of hand. In fact, I’ve already written about how crazy the world of boutique and limited release pedals has become. Despite allContinue reading “What Reverb’s “The Pedal Movie” Got So Right”
Manson Guitar Works Meta Series MBM-1 Guitar Review
As a huge Muse fan, the creation of an affordable signature model for Matt Bellamy has been on my wishlist for years. Cost: $599.99 from Mansonguitarworks.com, Reverb.com, or Amazon.com! (Some affiliate links) Overview & Final Score: 7.4 out of 10 When it comes to 21st century guitar heroes, Muse’s Matt Bellamy is firmly at theContinue reading “Manson Guitar Works Meta Series MBM-1 Guitar Review”
Mosky Black Rat Pedal Review: The Cheapest RAT I Can Find
As a lover of all things RAT pedal related, I decided to turn my search towards the cheaper end of the spectrum. Overview & Cost: $31.99 on Amazon.com! Very rarely do I dip my toes into the super cheap world of Amazon pedals. It’s not that I don’t like them, as I have historically usedContinue reading “Mosky Black Rat Pedal Review: The Cheapest RAT I Can Find”
Orange Amplification Acoustic Pedal Review and Intro
Just released today, Orange steps into the world of acoustic pedal board amps! Overview & Cost: $169.00 from Reverb.com, learn more at Orangeamps.com Orange Amps are one of the most beloved amplifier companies in the world, and for good reason. Whether it is tube amp stacks, solid state practice amps, or hybrid creations like theContinue reading “Orange Amplification Acoustic Pedal Review and Intro”
Perfect Gigging Pedals? JHS 3 Series Reverb and Delay Review
As I build out my live rig/to-go pedalboard, will these affordable and rugged JHS pedals be just what I need? Overview & Cost: $99 each pedal from Sweetwater or check out JHSpedals.com, Reverb.com, and Amazon.com! (some affiliate links) If there is one thing I love, it’s affordable workhorse pedals. The JHS 3 Series was introducedContinue reading “Perfect Gigging Pedals? JHS 3 Series Reverb and Delay Review”
Introducing Fiesta Hot Hush Puppies, Noiseless Strat Pickups
A new brand of pickups that strive to provide premium tone at a more mid-market price range. Cost: $119.99 from Reverb.com! Starting with my recent roundup of the best pre-wired Stratocaster pickup options on the market, I’ve started really digging into different pickups, wiring configurations, and tone controls. With a huge Strat wiring harness projectContinue reading “Introducing Fiesta Hot Hush Puppies, Noiseless Strat Pickups”
Orange Terror Stamp Pedalboard Amplifer Review
How will this Micro Terror in a box fit on my pedalboard and will it simply my home recording setup? Overview & Cost: $199.00 from Amazon.com or Reverb.com The Orange Terror Stamp was unveiled at Winter NAMM 2020 and while it took awhile to get one, it has not disappointed at all. This is aContinue reading “Orange Terror Stamp Pedalboard Amplifer Review”
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Review
Will Epiphone’s latest collaboration with the popular blues man impress or leave me turning back to the sea of LPs out there? Cost: $799.00 from Reverb.com Overview & Final Score: 8 out of 10 Another year, another Joe Bonamassa and Epiphone collaboration! While this partnership may not be on the cutting edge of things, theyContinue reading “Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Review”
