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

New guitar gear of the month

From new pro-level effects from Fractal to Iron Maiden-approved Strats, last month saw plenty of gorgeous gear heading to the Guitarist and Total Guitar teams.

Just in case you missed any of it, we've rounded up all of the guitar-related reviews that were published on MusicRadar during September. Click through the gallery and you'll be all caught up.

TC Electronic BodyRez

MusicRadar's verdict:

"The BodyRez certainly adds a sense of resonance to your sound if you're willing to make the investment to help kill that quack."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: TC Electronic BodyRez

BUY: TC Electronic BodyRez currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Moog MF Chorus

MusicRadar's verdict

"Gives traditional chorus effects a firm kick in the posterior."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Moog MF Chorus

BUY: Moog MF Chorus currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Fractal FX8

MusicRadar's verdict:

"What you are buying into is pro-level gear in a unit that's built like a nuclear bunker, with unsurpassed audio quality."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fractal FX8

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Mayson P-310

MusicRadar's Verdict:

"The P-310 is superbly made and conceived, and as a onstage electro with a modernistic twist, should really make numerous bigger brands sit up and take notice. Remember the Mayson name."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Mayson P-310

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

One Control Persian Green Screamer

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A mini pedal that delivers big."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: One Control Persian Green Screamer

BUY: One Control Persian Green Screamer currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Córdoba Fusion 12

MusicRadar's verdict:

"For the money, this is a very well-sorted guitar, intelligently conceived and very nicely made."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Córdoba Fusion 12

BUY: Córdoba Fusion 12 currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

One Control Strawberry Red Overdrive

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A strong all-rounder that can work wonders with your top and low ends."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: One Control Strawberry Red Overdrive

BUY: One Control Strawberry Red Over Drive currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Córdoba Iberia GK Studio

MusicRadar's verdict:

"The GK Studio comes highly recommended for anyone who wants to, or already is, enjoying the nylon sound."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Córdoba Iberia GK Studio

BUY: Córdoba Iberia GK Studio currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Caparison Dellinger Prominence

MusicRadar's verdict:

"If you've been browsing through the higher-end models of Ibanez, ESP, Jackson et al then add it to your list. It's impressive work from Caparison once again. Here's to more..."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Caparison Dellinger Prominence

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Caparison Angelus M3B

MusicRadar's verdict:

"The Angelus's construction and design has proven, in both models reviewed to date, to excel for rock and metal (especially the latter). You can turn the volume and gain up on your amp as much as you like, but sometimes that true metal tone comes from the guitar itself."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Caparison Angelus M3B

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Fender Kingman ASCE

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A tidy, well-priced job and a great looking electro. "

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Kingman ASCE

BUY: Fender Kingman ASCE currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Boss SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer

MusicRadar's verdict:

"The Boss SY-300 marks a giant leap forward for guitar-synth kind."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Boss SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer

BUY: Boss SY-300 guitar synthesizer currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

PRS P245 Semi-Hollow

MusicRadar's verdict:

"As the song says, it's not about the money. No, it's about the craft. That's what Paul Reed Smith has worked so hard on these past 40 years and that's what's displayed here."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PRS P245 Semi-Hollow

BUY: PRS P245 Semi-Hollow currently available from:
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Definitely not just for Maiden fans; think of it as an all-rounder for rock, with a quietly eccentric retro-vibe belying its SuperStrat status."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster

BUY: Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

LTD MH-401BFM

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A metal workhorse with excellent clean tones, although it comes at a price."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: LTD MH-401BFM

BUY: LTD MH-401BFM currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Wangs VT-1H

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Great fun from a ridiculously portable unit."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Wangs VT-1H

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Taylor 914CE

MusicRadar's verdict:

"There's no doubt that the 914CE is a good looking, sweet-sounding instrument and a worthy flagship for the Taylor line."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Taylor 914CE

BUY: Taylor 914CE currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Gretsch G6120 Brian Setzer Nashville

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Gretsch guitars have always been premium instruments and this Japanese version is no different."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G6120 Brian Setzer Nashville

BUY: Gretsch G6120 Brian Setzer Nashville currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Boss RV-6 Reverb

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Boss needed to step up its reverb game - it's done that and then some."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Boss RV-6 Reverb

BUY: Boss RV-6 Reverb currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Norman Protege B18 Cedar

MusicRadar's verdict:

"It's not a bad version of the unplugged sound, and with just a slight dip of the mid control you get a pretty good basic electro sound."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Norman Protege B18 Cedar

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Godin Core CT P90

MusicRadar's verdict:

"It's a fine guitar to audition some P-90 flavour, especially in rockier settings, but thanks to a great neck pickup and evocative pickup mix, its stylistic potential is much wider."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Godin Core CT P90

BUY: Godin Core CT P90 currently available from:
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Norman Encore B20 MJ

MusicRadar's verdict:

"With its spruce top, it makes for a powerful sounding guitar that keeps on giving the harder you hit it."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Norman Encore B20 MJ

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Norman Studio ST40 Folk

MusicRadar's verdict:

"It has buckets of character and we'd favour it for more traditional picked, arpeggiated accompaniments."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Norman Studio ST40 Folk

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Hughes & Kettner TriAmp Mark 3

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Beyond any doubt, Hughes & Kettner has raised the bar again."

4.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Hughes & Kettner TriAmp Mark 3

BUY: Hughes & Kettner TriAmp Mark 3 currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Supro 1648RT Saturn Reverb

MusicRadar's verdict:

"If you want to relive the heady days of the 1960s, without the reliability worries of using 50-year old originals, this new Supro makes perfect sense."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Supro 1648RT Saturn Reverb

BUY: Supro 1648RT Saturn Reverb currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Hall and Collins Signature Echo

MusicRadar's verdict:

"There are sounds here that you won't find in any other pedal, and they could be just as valid for the modern guitarist as they were for Hank all those years ago."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Hall and Collins Signature Echo

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

LTD FRX-401

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Our review model delivered a straight neck, low action and minimal tension... all of which make the FRX-401 an incredibly easy instrument to pick up."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: LTD FRX-401

BUY: LTD FRX-401 currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in TotalGuitar)

Earthquaker Devices Afterneath

MusicRadar's verdict:

"The Afterneath is not your typical reverb pedal, but massive sounds like this don't come cheap."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Earthquaker Devices Afterneath

BUY: Earthquaker Devices Afterneath currently available from:
UK: Thomann

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)

Vox VX II

MusicRadar's verdict:

"A great value practice amp that could work a treat for small gigs too."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Vox VX II

BUY: Vox VX II currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)

Martin 00X1AE

MusicRadar's verdict:

"The 00 has intimate practice and songwriter written all over it."

3.5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Martin 00X1AE

BUY: Martin 00X1AE currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater

(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)