
Vantage VS35 CE - "Vantage VS-35 - Fun to Upgrade, Gibson CF-100 copy"
This guitar has a wide neck - 1.75 inches. Very nice for finger picking. :bravo: The old electronics were broken - so I replaced them with a no-name brand. Works fine. Also replaced the tuners, nut,…

Two Notes Audio Engineering Le Lead - "A little red bombshell"
I'd been after a preamp to complement my torpedo cab for a while. I've used several models in the past: H&k, AMT ss11,Blackstar, Fredamp 800 (not enough gain for my taste) . While clean sounds we…

Harley Benton TE-40 - "Quality at a discounted price"
- Which amplifier and/or effect(s) do you use with this guitar? What playing and musical style(s) do you play with this guitar? I use it on a Vox lil' night train with a v112nt,nothing exception…

Blackstar Amplification Fly 3 - "Amazing and enchanting !"
I bought this small amp alone as it was enough for me, since I wanted a small nomad amp (it can also be associated to an additional speaker to get a small stereo system). I wanting something versatil…

Harley Benton Boogie Master - "Not bad"
A rendition of the MESA BOOGIE American amp sound. I'm not that much into that kind of sounds, but I admit it has some advantages, so I'll be totally neutral. Only 4 control knobs: gain / tone / v…

TC Electronic Helix Phaser - "Best of both (phaser) worlds !"
After a long hesitation with the MXRs (especially 90 script and logo models) and the EH Small Stone, I came across (through forums, videos...) this gorgeous, all dressed in yellow TC Helix which look…

Marlboro Sound Works G-50R - "Excellent"
A 50W solid state combo, made in the USA between 1970 and 1980. Three ins: bright/normal/mellow. Controls: volume, bass, treble, reverb, effect setting, tremolo/vibrato/echo effect. On/off switch.…

Yamaha NTX900FM - "A very good guitar, perfect for bossa or jazz."
I essentially play bossa and jazz standards, plugged on a SR Technology Jam 100 (a great amp by the way), and this guitar is perfect for this register. Great wood, flawless construction, no problem w…

Traveler Guitar Pro-Series - "A must-have for traveling by plane"
I bought this guitar to travel by plane. Before that, I used to take my nylon-stringed Yamaha APXT 1N which was perfect (except for its shorter scale), and plugged it on a Marshall MS2 microamp thro…

Trace Elliot garry miller - "Trace elliot TA35CR"
What a great amp ..Have owned and gigged this amplifier for 30 years with no trouble at all.. wonderfull sounding rich amplifier and from a world known Bass amplifier maker... Their reputation is…

Stimer M10 - "Django Reinhardt's amp !"
As rare as it is pricey, this myth of an amp was the one Django Reinhardt was using by the end of his (too short) career. A bit of history* « Jean Guen made his first guitar pickups and amplifi…

Lâg Phil Campbell S2000PC - "Phil Campbell's Number One deserves its nickname"
As a big Motörhead and Phil Campbell fan, I've always dreamt to own this guitar so when Lâg decided to release this signature model (especially one built in their Bedarieux custom shop) I didn't hesi…

Mesa Boogie Mark Five: 35 Head - "A new Mesa - The sound and more important, the functions of this amp are just about perfect. "
I had a rect-o-verb 50. It had outstanding sound quality. But I needed some serious downsizing and this seemed to fit the equation. It's the head version on a 2x12 cab. Light, small and packs a BIG p…

Traynor YCS100 - "There is not a useful sound this amp is capable of producing. Traynor should be ashamed. "
I had a Traynor YCS90 combo. It was just great. So I figured to upgrade to 3 channel head. BIG MISTAKE. There was no sound coming from this amp that was even remotely close to the 90. The clean was …

Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight - "A very average sound"
I tried this pedal with an Ibanez js1000 on a peavy delta blues. Beware, this is NOT an auto-wah. It takes an additional expression pedal plugged in the dedicated input. I tried it for a clean so…

Fender Stratocaster Squier Series - "An astonishing small-priced Strat"
I bought this guitar in 92, when I was just a beginner. What a joy to have "my own Fender Strat" for a negligible price. It was a "Squier Series" Fender, made in Japan in the end of 1991. I use th…

LTD EC-401VF - "Les Paul & Seymour Duncan with a great value for money"
Made in ASIA (more precisely in China I believe). Well manufactured, beautiful, well built, no bad surprise, it's such a beautiful item that I struggle to convince myself to put it back in its case. …

Guild GAD-F40 - "Handcrafted Solid Tone Woods superb sounding OM"
I wanted an OM style guitar to have along with my Santa Cruz Tony Rice Dreadnought . Now these are hand made in China, actually hand made, and use all solid tone woods, Mine has Sitka spruce top and …

Greco Les Paul Custom - "A revelation"
•Which amplifier and/or effect(s) do you use with this guitar? Marshall jcm800 combo and Fender Deluxe RI Leeds ov. •What playing and musical style(s) do you play with this guitar? Pop/rock, fu…

Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar - "That "Squier" logo is starting to become a point of pride."
I agree with most of the reviews praising this guitar. You should play more than one to be sure you're getting the best of the lot but it shouldn't take long. I played three, they all played well,…

Alvarez YAIRI DY88 - "Alvarez DY88 BKN"
I have several of these guitars and use them as my "tools" on the road. I have a Black and two Blue. I am going to add a white one when I find the appropriate guitar for a reasonable price. Alv…

Fender Blues Junior III "Woody Mahogany" - "Beautiful, lightweight, good sounding!"
I had a fender hot rod deluxe III - Wine Red Tan Limited Edition. It was the perfect amp for me and the music I like but it was too heavy for my aching back... So I had to change, but I wanted the t…

Ovation Viper - "Nice entry into the Electric Market By Ovation!"
My guitar is a Pawn shop find. They are USA made guitars, but the hardware is made in Germany (Schaller). The guitar looked a bit sad when I got it... missing 2 tuning machines, and looked we…

Tokai LS105 - "Japanese quality !"
I just bought it this afternoon! I tried it out at the shop on a Blackstar H5 tube amp. It's beautifully crafted , with a superb lacquer! Mahogany body, maple top... it's heavy (not chambered like …

Godin Freeway SA - "Very good guitar, with additional MIDI"
Made in Canada, like all Godin guitars, but the Canadian-made parts are surprisingly assembled in the USA. Floyd Rose-style bridge – at least one with a tremolo that goes in both directions, bolt-on …






