[Review] Squier Classic Vibe Series: The Test - Do you feel the vibe?
Squier has been making low-cost guitars based on Fender designs since 1982. Because their early guitars have now become collector items for some, Squier is seeking to regain some of that magic with …
[Review] Fender Classics Re-issue Pedals: The Test - Classics Live Again
Though not as well known for their pedals as they are for their guitars and basses, Fender has been making classic pedals for more than 50 years. Following the recent re-issue of the Fender Blender …
[Review] Champion 600's test - Champion of the world !
It’s very fashionable to be mini. It’s very fashionable to be vintage. Fender is very fashionable... but why? Because Fender has released the Champion 600, a reissue of a mini, vintage, guitar amp, o…
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…
Doc Music Station Vintage Fuzz II BC208 - "Early Pink Floyd/David Gilmour in a Pedal"
SOUND: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7GZZAOCrdI David Gilmour and that early Pink Floyd fuzz tone shines through with the BC 208 version of Vintage Fuzz II. There are other Vintage Fuzz pedal…
Doc Music Station Vintage Fuzz II 2SA202 - "Smooth Saturation to Aggressive Fuzz"
SOUND: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUjs1lKI1jE With two germanium transistors the 2 SA 202 model (which also uses those type of transistors) of Vintage Fuzz II replicates the famous Fuzz Face…
Doc Music Station Vintage Fuzz II MP41 MK2 - "Classic Growling Fuzz"
SOUND: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHtiFZ5XvYM An outstanding job replicating that classic 1960s and into the 1970s heavy, thick fuzz sound, you can’t go wrong with the Vintage Fuzz II. Wi…
Laka by Vintage VUVS6 - "Attractive, versatile, and well made"
It’s made in China and this one is branded Laka by the JHS distribution co. (I have seen them on sale elsewhere with different branding and I think the actual maker is Nanjing Aileen Trading Co) . Mi…
Hofner Guitars Vintage compressor - "Value vs Quality"
I currently own at least 20 compressors of all types and qualities, from rack units down to several I've built myself. First I'll say, this is NOT another MXR clone. MXR compressors have high ga…
Jext Telez Uni-Drive - "Achieve Vintage Tones of Page and Hendrix"
SOUND: Presented in the YouTube video below are the tone characteristics of a rare and classic drive pedal, now available from Jext TELEZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-inG7QE0oeQ&feature=yout…
Jay Turser JT-300 - "Jay Turser Vintage Series strat style"
I play this through my Boss ME-25 multi-effects pedal with headphones, mostly soloing and general guitar wankery. The build upon inspection looks quite good, the finish is excellent. I had to get i…
Roland CompuRhythm CR-78 - "Full of vintage charm"
I bought it on the spur of the moment, only realizing afterward how iconic it was (a good thing for me!). Of course, its sounds felt familiar and though it is mostly a preset machine you always have …
Roland VP-03 - "A vintage-spirited vocoder"
I’ve invested in a VP-03 to get credible vintage string machine and vocoder sounds, and the VP-03 perfectly fulfills my expectations. As with all Boutique series products, manufactoring quality is…