Hufschmid Guitars Iron Mask - "METAL (but not only)"
This is the first Hufschmid metal pick, made from a Zinc-based alloy, ERGO shape (square top, pointy bottom, as you can see in the pictures bellow). 2mm thick, plus a nice 3D logo, which doesn’t anno…
JPTR FX Kaleidoscope - "Cold, Shimmering and Haunting best describes this Reverb"
SOUND: JPTR FX’s Kaleidoscope is glassy, cold and haunting. There is something very distinct about this reverb that I have not heard in other reverbs, and so if you prefer a warm reverb the Kaleido…
Behringer Vintage Tube Monster VT999 - "Versatile and amazing sounding pedal."
I have been a loyal user to this pedal since 2011, and i've been using it since then. When i first tried, i did with the gear that was available in the store and it sounded good. Then i got home, te…
Hufschmid Guitars H6E - "Hufschmid Tantalum 6 string guitar"
I found out about Patrick Hufschmid from a close friend who loves guitars built by independent builders. After checking out the Hufschmid guitars website, I decided that I would like to place an orde…
Keeley Electronics El Rey Dorado - "One of the best Plexi Tones in a Pedal"
SOUND: A great Plexi Tone pedal that is ‘rich’ in tone, the El Rey Dorado certainly other descriptors, like grainy, defined and robust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFCQO_YlUvY&feature=youtu…
Yamaha SA2200 - "You can't be wrong with it"
Yamaha SA2200 is definitely one of the best semi-hollow body guitars in the market. It does not matter where one starts, from the production perspective, i.e. technology, materials, labour, or from t…
Tsakalis AudioWorks Six - "Destined to be a Classic for Sound and Diversity"
SOUND: SIX produces a host of various tones/sounds, and overall they are very good (this may be due to the cap-less technology, viz., and capacity-free audio path). When working with dirt, SIX does…
Crate XT120R - "Powerhouse Amp"
I bought this amp from Guitar Center after having tried it out with a Gibson LP Studio guitar. It had the kind of "crunch" tone I was looking for in a gain channel with excellent note definition tha…
Boss BCB-30 Pedal Board - "It didn't do it for me "
I bought it on trial for BB-1X Bass Driver, TU3 Tuner and WL-50 Wireless. They were all a tight fit, other than at the top of the right hand bay. You can't unplug the pedals - to save battery whilst …
nUX Atlantic (NDR-5) - "Incredible Clarity of Delay and Reverb"
SOUND: The Atlantic (either delay or reverb) produces one of the cleanest and clearest effects I’ve heard. That may not sit well for everyone, as some musicians may prefer either delay or reverb to…
Eastwood Guitars Backlund 400 DLX - "Great Retro/Modern look with clear bell-like humbuckers"
Features The Backlund 400 DLX has a mahogany body and neck with a polyurethane finish (it comes in blue, black or red, whereas the model I’m reviewing is red). It is the ‘deluxe’ model as it comes…
nUX Cerberus - "Fantastic Modulation/Delay/Reverb with Pure Analog Drive/Distortion"
SOUND: Being of 32-bit quality, the digital components are extremely clear in the mix. Coupled with the Analog Drive and Distortion, the Cerberus is a great sounding unit. The delay and reverb are…
Ibanez MBM2 Matt Bachand Signature - "Surprised by the high quality of the Indonesian build."
I bought this guitar based solely on its specs. I had never heard of these models until a few weeks ago and am not familiar with the artist who designed them. But he did a great job imo. For my ne…
KMA Audio Machines Horizont - "Advanced Phaser also does Tremolo, Touch-Wah, Vibrato"
SOUND: The HORIZONT’s is inspiring to use, with its crystal clear JFET phasing tones. The sounds generated vary greatly, as there are dozens of possible combinations. In essence, you can think of …
Gibson Les Paul Florentine - "Outstanding Les Paul for old fashioned players"
I play since 1959. and have owned some 50+ guitars; I still own about 25, 12 Gibson Les Pauls. This is the best one of all my guitars: Custom Shop Les Paul Silver Sparkle Florentine ... it has THE …