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 …
Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus (Vintage) - "A great chorus"
I own a 1982 Ibanez CS9 - hence Made In Japan. If you fall for it on the second-hand market, don't hesitate to open it so as to clean it up and use an air spray to get rid of all dust then use it …
Boss SY-300 - "Sound synthesis for guitar players?"
Sound synthesis for guitar players? Exactly! Ladies and gentlemen, from now on sound synthesis no longer is the privilege of the sole keyboard players! But was it really the case until now? Wha…
Line 6 AMPLIFi 150 - "The modern Swiss army knife of guitar amps"
After using approximately each and every amp range -especially those from Line6 but also different tube and solid-state heads, tube combos, modelization combos...-, I was eager to have an opportunity…
Vox AC15HTVH - "For players serius about tone"
This is the real Vox vintage tone, not the vox cc crap being sold today.. This amp was made with quality components These amps were made just as they used to in the 50s and 60s. Same great sound as i…
