New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (February 2015)

Ibanez RGKP6

It's been a busy month for gear, courtesy of the 2015 Winter NAMM show, but we've still had plenty through the doors for review, too, including a whole heap of guitars, amps, effects and other guitar-related gear.

All of these reviews were originally published in the pages of our sister magazines Guitarist and Total Guitar, starting with the Kaoss pad-loaded Ibanez RGKP6...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"As a guitar it's fairly average, but what's more important is what the RGKP6 represents: an affordable analogue-meets-digital future."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ibanez RGKP6 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 262)

BUY: Ibanez RGKP6 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music
USA: Sweetwater

Fender Mini '57 Twin

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"We preferred the Twin with lower-output single coils to humbuckers, but there are some unique tones for sonic adventurers."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Mini '57 Twin review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 261)

BUY: Fender Mini '57 Twin currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater | Full Compass

EBS Valve Drive DI

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Far more useful than you can imagine - well worth the cost."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: EBS Valve Drive DI review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

BUY: EBS Valve Drive DI currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Full Compass

Case J2 Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Simply a superb modern semi-solid that any serious player should investigate."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Case J2 Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Cordoba Guilele CE

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An ideal starter for micro-sized beginners or a neat electro uke with bass strings."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Cordoba Guilele CE review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Gibson 2015 Les Paul Deluxe

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A little more niche tonally, but a great option for hot 70s sounds and 80s rock, thanks to the onboard boost."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Deluxe review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

BUY: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Deluxe currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater

Gibson 2015 Les Paul Studio

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Excellent value, high-quality sounds - including those single-coil voices - these will sell by the truckload."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Studio review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 262)

BUY: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Studio currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Sweetwater

Caparison Dellinger-M3 MJR

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A high-end signature axe with serious shredding credentials."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Caparison Dellinger-M3 MJR review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Gibson 2015 Les Paul Standard

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It's expensive, but if you can get on with the 2015 spec there's a depth of tone that's a cut above its siblings."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Standard review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

BUY: Gibson 2015 Les Paul Standard currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music
USA: Sweetwater

Pilgrim by Vintage Mayflower Deluxe

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Well-priced, quality package that packs a punch and doesn't slip off your leg as easily as certain guitars."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pilgrim by Vintage Mayflower Deluxe review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

BUY: Pilgrim by Vintage Mayflower Deluxe currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

Rainger FX Dr Freakenstein's Dwarf

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Stompbox of small stature with a massive sound."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Rainger FX Dr Freakenstein's Dwarf review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Rainger FX El Distorto

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Two distinct distortion voices in one pedal."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Rainger FX El Distorto review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Yerasov S-Compressor SC-3

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Cost-effective compression with extra gain on tap."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yerasov S-Compressor SC-3 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Rainger FX Air Traffic Controller

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"An engaging new take on the 'synth' pedal."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Rainger FX Air Traffic Controller review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Yerasov Beige Bug BB-1

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The Bug is Beige but certainly not boring."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Beige Bug BB-1 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Fuzzy Rhodes FR75

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"One for the fuzz-tweakers out there, but it's still good value for a boutique vibe and sound."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fuzzy Rhodes FR75 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Laney A1+

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Compelling performance and a competitive price make this a no-brainer acoustic amp choice."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Laney A1+ review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

BUY: Laney A1+ currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Full Compass

Yerasov Delay DM-6

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"No-frills delay that will do the job with no fuss."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Delay DM-6 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

Mono Guitar Sleeve

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A superbly designed gigbag - we can't fault it: your guitar will love you."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mono Guitar Sleeve review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

BUY: Mono Guitar Sleeve currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Sweetwater

Yerasov Brown Creature BC-1

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Solid rock distortion with creative EQ options."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Brown Creature BC-1 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

MESA/Boogie Mark Five: 25

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"In all other respects, though, it's simply mind-blowingly, jaw- droppingly brilliant."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: MESA/Boogie Mark Five: 25 review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 263)

BUY: MESA/Boogie Mark Five: 25 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
USA: Sweetwater

Yerasov Black Formica BF-1

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Workmanlike compression for a variety of tasks."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Black Formica BF-1 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The Alter Ego V2 is equipped to appeal to just about any player, whether you're well versed in vintage delays or not."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

BUY: TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music

Yerasov Green Tick GT-1

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Familiar sound and functionality with extra fat."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yerasov Green Tick GT-1 review

(Reviewed in Guitarist issue 389)

TC Electronic T2 Reverb

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"While it sounds fantastic, the T2's modulated 'verbs could be a little over the top even for ambient fans."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic T2 Reverb review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 263)

BUY: TC Electronic T2 Reverb currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

Strymon Deco

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"At £279, it's a serious investment, but this is a pro-quality pedal that will make your guitar sounds and even demo mixes stand out."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Strymon Deco review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 263)

BUY: Strymon Deco currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"We can't fault the Thinline. Its price tag is seriously competitive, and considering the guitar's attention to detail and expensive-sounding tones, we implore you to give it a go."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline review

(Reviewed in Total Guitar issue 262)

BUY: Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music