Avian Ibis Rosewood Deluxe Fan Fret
Incredible acoustics, cutting-edge pedals, shred-tastic electros... we’ve seen ‘em all here at MusicRadar HQ over the last few weeks.
Here, we take a digested look at all of the guitar gear that was reviewed on the site during June. We start with the Avian Ibis Rosewood Deluxe Fan Fret.
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“Zoom has delivered a range of great products in the Q series.”
FULL REVIEW: Avian Ibis Rosewood Deluxe Fan Fret
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)
Supro 1303 Boost
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“As boost pedals go, Supro’s Boost offers something different from the norm. Worth checking out.”
FULL REVIEW: Supro 1303 Boost
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Brian May Ukulele
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The only competition in its own niche.”
FULL REVIEW: Brian May Ukulele
3.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)
Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Heavy Relic El Diablo Stratocaster
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“This guitar wants centre stage and a player who’s not scared of going for it. If that’s you, you might’ve found your dream Strat.”
FULL REVIEW: Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Heavy Relic El Diablo Stratocaster
4.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender 2
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A superb package of tones.”
FULL REVIEW: IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender 2
4.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Gretsch G9511 Style 1 Single-0 Parlour
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“An absolute winner at this price.”
FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G9511 Style 1 Single-0 Parlour
5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)
Tanglewood Sundance Performance Pro X70 TE
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“This is a pre-seasoned guitar with vibrant tones for the fingerstyle player.”
FULL REVIEW: Tanglewood Sundance Performance Pro X70 TE
5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Acoustic)
Takamine EF740FS-TT
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“It may have a hint of niche appeal, but this is an instrument well worth investigating.”
FULL REVIEW: Takamine EF740FS-TT
3.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Fender American Professional Jazzmaster
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“It might be time to change your opinion on these less feted Fender designs.”
FULL REVIEW: Fender American Professional Jazzmaster
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Reclaimed Limited
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“An interesting guitar with enough sonic difference to also make it a viable addition to PRS’s bolt-on canon.”
FULL REVIEW: PRS CE 24 Semi-Hollow Reclaimed Limited
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
Reverend Tricky Gomez RT
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“If you can see beyond the classic designs but can’t afford a boutique build, we strongly suggest you check this guitar out.”
FULL REVIEW: Reverend Tricky Gomez RT
4.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
DigiTech FreqOut
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The FreqOut isn’t the first pedal to attempt feedback emulation, but it is the only one to nail it, and that makes it a must-buy in our book.”
FULL REVIEW: DigiTech FreqOut
5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
Takamine GN75CE-TBK
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The GN75CE-TBK is something of a dark horse; a superb stage guitar if the looks appeal.”
FULL REVIEW: Takamine GN75CE-TBK
4.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“An interesting pedal, but one that’s not without the odd flaw.”
FULL REVIEW: EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
Moog MF Trem
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“A beastly, feature-packed pedal.”
FULL REVIEW: Moog MF Trem
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
Cort Manson Stage Series M-Jet
MusicRadar’s verdict:
“The M-Jet sounds great and plays better, and if you set aside some finishing flaws, you have a serious guitar at a cheerful price.”
FULL REVIEW: Cort Manson Stage Series M-Jet
5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
Gretsch G9521 Style 2 Triple-O Auditorium
Musicradar's verdict:
“A small but mighty guitar that would be great for those in search of a bluesy vintage.”
FULL REVIEW: Gretsch G9521 Style 2 Triple-O Auditorium
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
Squier Bullet Mustang HH
Musicradar's verdict:
“For this kind of cash we really can only applaud Squier for the Bullet Mustang HH.”
FULL REVIEW: Squier Bullet Mustang HH
4.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Total Guitar)
LunaStone The Pusher
MusicRadar's verdict:
“A proper tone enricher - just leave it on to sound better or stomp on it for the next level.”
FULL REVIEW: LunaStone The Pusher
4 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
LunaStone Three Stage Rocket
MusicRadar's verdict:
“Full footswitching flexibility from clean boost to full-on sustaining distortion: all-in-one drive solution.”
FULL REVIEW: LunaStone Three Stage Rocket
4.5 out of 5
(Originally reviewed in Guitarist)
“This golden gain machine covers the entire spectrum from gritty boost through to full-on fuzz”: Great Eastern FX’s Focus Fuzz Deluxe has got boost, drive, octave, fuzz... everything going on
“This is the only tremolo pedal in the world that lets you plot your own waveform shapes using controls you first got to grips with as a child”: SoundLad Sketchy review
“This golden gain machine covers the entire spectrum from gritty boost through to full-on fuzz”: Great Eastern FX’s Focus Fuzz Deluxe has got boost, drive, octave, fuzz... everything going on
“This is the only tremolo pedal in the world that lets you plot your own waveform shapes using controls you first got to grips with as a child”: SoundLad Sketchy review
