Electric Guitar Review

REVIEW: Martin’s Gorgeous 000-18 Golden Era 1937 Sunburst

I’m going to break away from the electric side of things today and talk about a guitar that’s grown near and dear to my heart –– Martin’s 000-18 Golden Era 1937 Sunburst. This is my current acoustic guitar of choice (I purchased one at the beginning of 2009,) and to be honest, I don’t see myself [...]

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REVIEW: Seymour Duncan’s Twin Tube Classic Overdrive

It’s the holy grail of the armchair guitar-god isn’t it? –– an overdrive pedal capable of producing searing, creamy, tube-driven distortion reminiscent of the great classic amp heads, but at a reasonable price-point and with a small footprint. Add in a dose of seriously sturdy construction, dual overdrive channels, military-grade vacuum tubes, and true-bypass circuitry, and [...]

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REVIEW: Fender Limited Edition “Thin Skin” ‘62 Stratocaster

Model Fender Limited Edition “Thin Skin” ‘62 Stratocaster Re-Issue Intro As long-time readers of this blog may remember, in early 2007 I began a “Quest For The Perfect Strat,” with the sole intention of digging up the best combination of playability, affordability, looks, and tone that Fender had to offer in the way of [...]

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First Impressions: Gibson’s ‘67 SG Special Reissue w/P-90’s

Intro OK, I know I promised photos, but so far I haven’t had a chance to take anything decent… still, I wanted to give you my first impressions since receiving my latest toy––Gibson’s Guitar Of The Week #37. First off, while you should never judge a book by its cover, or a guitar by its finish, [...]

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REVIEW: Peavey Windsor Studio Class A Tube Amp

Well, I have to send out a huge Thank You to EGR reader Jarrod Perkins, who was kind enough to submit the following review of Peavey’s new Windsor Studio Class A 15-watt tube amp. Peavey’s entire Windsor line continues to garner great reviews, and I’m happy to see that Jarrod’s experience was no exception––with boutique Class [...]

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REVIEW: Guyatone’s ULTRON Optical Auto Wah & ULTREM Optical Tremolo

I’d been in the market for an envelope filter for more than a few months when Godlyke approached me about reviewing their new Guyatone Optical effects pedals… so needless to say I just couldn’t resist taking them for a test drive. For those of you who aren’t already acquainted with this latest line of effects from [...]

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REVIEW: Fender American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster Re-Issue

Model Fender American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster Intro First introduced in 1998, and in constant production ever since, the American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster is a reissue of Fender’s now classic and highly sought after ‘62 Strat––one of the true watershed instruments in Fender’s illustrious arsenal of six-strings. Comfort-contoured, with a traditional Alder body, and Maple neck––not [...]

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REVIEW: The Phaseomatic Deluxe – Effectrode’s All-Tube Phase Shifter

Model Effectrode Phaseomatic Deluxe Intro The Phaseomatic Deluxe is boutique effects company Effectrode’s handsome new photo-optical vacuum tube phase shifter. Like something straight out of an old Sci-Fi film, this imposingly sturdy little stomp-box features the kind of retro-50’s styling that would look right at home perched on top of your grandfather’s old television console, [...]

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