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…
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…
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 …
Epiphone Korina Flying V 7-String - "This is it."
One of the finest instruments to come out of asia. Once setup, this super rare 7 string korean V sets the standard among my US and FujiGen 7 string collection in overall playability. Once the p'ups w…
Yamaha ERG121 - "Still have it after 15 years."
This was my first guitar and I still love it. I've been playing off and on (mostly off) for 15 years. I would never sell it. Not only because of nostalgia but because it's basically a great beginne…
Eastwood Guitars Backlund 200 - "Great playability, clear biting tone and a unique Backlund look"
Features Weighing 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg), the Backlund 200 guitar has a mahogany body with a polyurethane finish (it comes in blue, black or red, whereas the model I’m reviewing is blue). https:/…
Solar Guitars S1.6ET - "Quick action, clear pickups and an EverTune bridge makes this guitar worthy in its price-range"
Features https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSSP66yNuwM&feature=youtu.be Solar guitars are designed by Ola Englund and then made in Indonesia, which some may consider of lesser quality based on th…
Ibanez S621QM - "Wonderful sound, fits like a glove, lightweight, great looking"
It is a wonderful guitar! It's quantum pickups might sound just a bit dull, but that's what makes it flexible, easy to adapt to almost any kind of music you like. The neck fits nicely especially to …
Hufschmid Guitars Atys - "Less is more !"
This Hufschmid Atys, which you can see below, is my sixth Hufschmid. Before this one, we worked on a seven string superstrat in 2010, a six string mockingbird-like in 2011, another six string superst…
Fender Custom Shop 2012 Closet Classic Stratocaster Pro - "When you are ready stands still..."
Noone ever said that buying a custom shop guitar means that you can play everything.. this applies here as well. It’s about a guitar of certain characteristics with unique features. Biggest advanta…
Hufschmid Guitars Tantalum H6 Telecaster Baritone - "Hufschmid Tantalum, Glowbuckers & Plectrums"
This review is for the player/enthusiast out there looking to do business with Patrick Hufschmid. I would say not only are ALL his products magnificent and crafted with he utmost detailing but m…
Schecter Gryphon - "Great Guitar for basically anything "
This guitar was the second guitar I ever owned, and I bought it back in 2005 or 2006. Let me start by saying I play a pretty wide range of music. I had a pretty big metal phase where I would have my …
Agile AL-3000 - "Great price even better sound"
I have used many different amps with this Agile guitar, keep in mind this one is a special edition just made one year with EMG 51/50 active pickups. Without any effects sounds great and with effects…
PRS SE Santana (2017) - "Fells nice and plays well"
I am using a Line 6 Spider 3 amp with the built on effects, I play cover tunes from Santana, Mana, and many other rock genre. The Workmanship is like most PRS guitars first class, only thing was nee…
Hufschmid Guitars Tantalum H6 Telecaster Baritone - "Single cut Baritone"
Amp: Fender Mustang3.v2 on the metal 2000 amp setting. Effects used: overdrive, distortion, delay, reverb. The workmanship is flawless, intonation is spot on, the neck fits my hand perfectly, the f…
Hufschmid Guitars Helldunkel - "Simplicity, quality, beyond happy"
This Helldunkel (which you can see on the pictures below) is my fifth collaboration with Patrick Hufschmid. Before this one, we have worked together on a seven string superstrat back in 2010, a six s…
Strobel Guitars Rambler Classic Travel Guitar - "A Portable Stage-Ready & Gigable guitar with Detachable Neck for Easy Travel"
SOUND: Russ Strobel made a fine choice with the ‘very musical’ Belcat BH-20 Pickups. The Bridge Pickup does not sound thin or harsh, and has a good balance between midrange and treble. The Middle …
LTD MP-600 Michael Paget - "Great, but not versatile"
Which amplifier and/or effect(s) do you use with this guitar? So far, as I’ve already sold my previous amp and still have to get a new one, I’ve only used it with a virtual guitar stack, plugging …
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…
Gibson Les Paul Traditional T (2017) - "A Real 50s Les Paul for only €1,500!"
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 with a Kemper , a Rockerverb and a jcm 80 to play genres rang…
Fender Custom Shop 2012 Closet Classic Stratocaster Pro - "Meh..."
Stratocaster by Fender Custom Shop US C-profile, 22-fret maple neck, Gotoh Vintage tuners, Pro Closet inscription on the back of the headstock and Custom Shop logo. 2-parts swamp ash body, access h…
Greco SE600 - "A great 40-year-old Strat"
A Japan-made guitar from 1976, before the Super Real era. This is the series which awoke Fender’s wrath, ultimately leading to the brand being bought up by the US manufacturer. SE600 Super Sound …
Gibson LPJ - "Gibson’s sound and legend are not so expensive. However..."
Hi all! Let me share my opinion on this Gibson which i’ve now been a lucky owner for a little over a month. The overall presentation of the guitar can be found almost anywhere else, so I’ll conce…
Ibanez RG721FM - "Beautiful, pleasant to play and versatile"
First, I’ll mention that I’m not a professional guitarist, so please take this review as that of an average player. I’ve used this guitar in my home studio for composing and demoing (direct in, wi…
Strandberg Singularity - "Excellent Strandberg first investment - crisp and clear tones"
SOUND: Below is a video that covers the tones of the various pickup selections under ‘clean’ amp conditions. As well, there are various sound clips engaging the heavier strings under conditions of …