MXR MC402 Boost/Overdrive - "'70/'80 distortion / line booster"
Gibson classic 2005/Fender Hot Rod 40 . I use this pedal from three years and i love it for the Fripp/McLaughlin sound that it give to my Les Paul and for the neutral work of the boost section that p…
Greedtone Overdrive II - "Pro Overdrive that Adds Note Definition and Harmonics"
What guitarist doesn’t like effects? Certainly, there are some purists, including jazz or blues musicians (plug in an amp and play), but most of us like things that add some dazzle to our tones. My …
Busuyi Guitar Mini-Pro Traveler - "A Budget Instrument That Offers a Lot"
I was in the market for a bass, since I’ve been doing far more composition lately and wanted to add some unique (and melodic) bass lines to the premade Band-in-a-Box backing track program I use. I’m …
Takamine ESF10C - "Best player in my hometown"
I searched the city everymusic store and pawn shop testing a acoustic electric guitar that was for sale and the overall winner was this Takemine Sante Fe .. playability sound quality and aesthetics ,…
Hagerman Amplification Valve - "Incredible Tone Enricher and Fattener"
The VALVE is a ‘keep on’ pedal, and Jim Hagerman classifies it as a boost (upward of 20dB), but it is a tone charmer that has overdrive properties. At $129 USD, the VALVE is one of the best bangs for…
Mesa Boogie Nomad 100 Combo - "Mesa Nomad 100 versatile 3 channel tube amp."
I only saw one pro recording example. I am glad I chose this amp. I had fx loop modded to serial. Very easy to do. I use a Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 with the amp. I use an Empress ParaEQ to take the…
Fender Hot Rodded American Big Apple Stratocaster - "Best Strat I Have Ever Owned"
So before I start on my review of the Big Apple Strat, I would like to make a correction: These guitars are predecessor to the Double Fat Strat, not a hot rodded version. I have been able to use …
Eventide Blackhole Pedal - "Incredibly clear and diverse reverb"
Most important is the sound of any piece of music gear, and the Blackhole does not disappoint. Anyone familiar with Eventide’s reputation, but also the fact that the algorithm in this pedal is the sa…
Hughes & Kettner Attax Club Reverb - "Will keep it forever"
Basically I was fed up with lamp amps, having to play at high volume, the maintenance, the prices, and the overall "elitist aspect" of the thing. I play garage rock, I need TWANG, DIRT and VERB. So a…
Carl Martin DC factory - "Powerful, quiet, isolated and digital"
Carl Martin has released a new power supply, the DC factory, but there are a few differences from the company’s current line-up. Most importantly, this 2500mA supply does not use the typical toroidal…
Tacoma Guitars DM10 - "Excellent for Bluegrass Crosspicking"
I purchased the Tacoma a few years ago because it was a very good deal for an all solid wood American made instruments. I paid $150.00. My first impression was that it was not a strumming instrument.…
Fender FM 15G - "Portable, light and robust-feeling"
Features — 8 2007 model, purchased brand new at a local music store. Eventually sold it to upgrade for a dearer Marshall. I owned it for 2-3 years and loved playing it. It was my first ever amplifie…
Vox Pathfinder 10 - "Affordable and lightweight"
Features — 7 Purchased used from a musician. Eventually sold it to upgrade for a dearer Marshall. I owned it for 1-2 years and enjoyed playing it. It was my fourth ever amplifier. I used an Epiphone…
Marshall 5005 Lead 12 - "Feels much more expensive that it is"
Features — 9 1990 model, purchased used from a musician. Still own it. It was my third ever amplifier. I use a Gibson guitar with it and manage to play most styles of music. The product build is sol…
Epiphone Les Paul Custom [1989-2012] - "Rivals Gibson in terms of quality and finish"
Features — 8 2007 model, made in China. Bought used from a musician. Body is Mahogany with 5-way binding. Neck is Mahogany too with an Ebony fretboard, SlimTaper profile so thinner than a Gibson. Th…