Soldano SLO-100 - "A Legendary Amp For a Reason"
Mike Soldano builds wonderful products. The SLO is a legend for a reason....killer tones and robust build quality. In recent years I've owned Soldano SLOs (2), Soldano Hot Rod 50, Bogner Ecstasy, Car…
Peavey Classic 50/410 - "Very Nice Amp- Great Value"
First, the review posted by iamqman here is dead on, this amp has a beautiful warm clean with a mild EL84 overdrive on Channel 2. Very much targeted at country and mild rock applications (great tones…
Carvin X100B Head Serie IV - "Terrifc Amp At Any Price Point"
The Carvin X100B Series IV amp is a terrific all-around amp that does everything well. While previous versions of the X-amp had some quirks, they got it right with the Series IV. Very loud amp, beaut…
DigiTech RP100 - "A Nice Value For the Money"
Considering this unit has a little built in drum machine, for the low price (available used for $20-$50), its a great value. Nothing like playing along to drum tracks to improve your playing and impr…
Mapex VENUS SERIES - "This has got to be the best beginner kit out there?!?"
Okay, I would be very surprised to find a better entry-level kit especially after seeing that you can buy these for $200!! I originally bought mine for drummers to come over and jam with me on guitar…
Dr. Scientist BitQuest! - "Dozens of sounds for multiple patches - a tweakers dream!"
SOUND: Below is a YouTube video that demonstrates some multi-layering of tracks while using each of the patches or effects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-RsjcjyWEQ Many of the patches are …
Rainger FX Reverb-X - "Plenty of features in a micro-sized pedal"
SOUND: The Reverb-X by Rainger FX is is very basic in terms of the reverb ‘sound,’ as well as being clear and obvious (certainly not muddy). Some reverbs can be too much and necessitate a clean gui…
Marshall Shred Master - "So glad I held onto this pedal!"
I bought this from a friend along with a Roland JC 120 a long time ago now, it was my first "bigger" amp and with this pedal I was in heaven. Not too long after I started making payments on my first …
Aleks K Production Red Scorpion Mega Distortion 2 - "Incredible Organic Sounding and Noiseless Distortion"
SOUND: Below is a YouTube demonstration video using various guitars and the Red Scorpion 2 (Mega Distortion) by Aleks K Production, a Canadian pedal (and now guitar) manufacturer that goes over and …
Guild Westerly Collection F-2512E - "Disappointing for a Guild"
My musical style is a folk-country style--flatpicked alternating between strumming and arpeggiated chords. The guitar is well-made from a construction standpoint. No loose joins or bracing. No slo…
Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer - "Great addition to the TS series!"
I have a Ibanez TS-7, a TS8008 clone, and now this TS9DX. It is built like a TANK! Sounds like it has quality components. Very smooth and creamy overdrive that doesn't break up....EVER, at any settin…
Boss GT-001 - "Great Desktop workstation!!"
I picked this up dirt cheap! IDK why? It has ALOT of features and uses! Guitar, vocals, FX processor! Great Amps and dynamic quality of real tube amps! Specs= BOSS GT-001 Guitar Amp/Effects Processo…
Boss SD-1 SUPER OverDrive - "Great overdive!"
Same JRC4558 chip as Tube Screamers but sound very different. Has tons of overdrive. Almost a distortion sound. Bitey OD for people that need more dixt/Hi Gain tone. As opposed to Ibanez Tube Screame…
Korg MiniKorg 700s - "Superb!"
Hi all, I won’t get much into the details as to the Mini 700’s specs, (if you need it have a look at the Mini 700 reviews: https://en.audiofanzine.com/analog-synth/korg/minikorg-700/user_reviews…
Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018 - "From Eerie Pink Floyd to Surf Rock,the Surf Trem is excellent value"
SOUND: Below is a YouTube demonstration video on the Carl Martin Surf Vibe 2018, which is the latest ‘scaled down’ or streamlined pedal board version of this classic. https://www.youtube.com/watc…