Digitech have a long-standing reputation as a quality brand when it comes to multi-effects units, and it’s rare that such reputations are baseless. Their RP360XP is their intermediate model, and it’s an impressive piece of kit. The number of features they have managed to cram into this little box is insane! Seriously, if they put a […]
BOSS are very much the standard for guitar effects pedals, both in terms of individual stompboxes and multi-effects processors. They’ve been dedicated to pedals for so long, a bad BOSS pedal isn’t really a thing. Reviews about BOSS pedals are never bad, they’re more of a list of reasons of why it’s a great, innovative […]
It’s always a joy to review BOSS pedals. Let’s face it, these guys are experts. If they start doing it wrong, what chance does any other manufacturer have? The GP-10 is one of their pricier models, but you know with BOSS that price is always relative. Sure you can check out their cheaper models, but […]
Yes, yes, I know – this is an INCREDIBLY pretty guitar! Look at it! Now, if you can roll your tongue back into your mouth, pick your jaw up off the floor, and wipe that drool from your chin, we can see if this baby is all looks, or if it’s got some substance. I’ll […]
Mayones are not the best known guitar brand in the USA. A Polish brand, started in 1982, they've been gaining some traction as a quality brand on the other side of the pond, over the past few years. As they are fairly squarely aimed at metal and hard rock, it's no surprise to see some […]
Ibanez originated in Japan, but throughout the years, they’ve had a large output of instruments from Indonesia and China. The Prestige range comes from its home country, and as such, is marketed with pride and, well… prestige! The RG range is what made Ibanez famous (after lawsuits), and it has retained a place amongst hair […]
This ESP 7 string comes from their LTD range, which means it's made in the East. No problem. It comes amongst the cheapest seven-string guitars available, and we'll be considering it in terms of materials used, construction, tones and overall playability. These days, any guitar that has provision for an additional low B will put it […]
You are most likely reading this article because you are a beginning guitarist. Welcome to the guitar world! As a beginner, there are at least twenty-one parts of a guitar’s anatomy that you should know about. There are two types of guitars: acoustic and electric. People who make guitars, called Luthiers, created acoustic guitars so […]
When deciding between what type of guitar strings you’re going to purchase, there are several things that you should know before making a final purchase. The type of string you choose has a major impact on your guitar’s sound and playability. We’ve created this guide to help you, a beginning guitarist, decide what type of […]
Archtop guitars are somewhat of a trademark for Epiphone, especially in catering for beginner and intermediate players. I can’t think of any other brand more synonymous with affordable hollow body and semi-hollow guitars. The Emperor Swingster is at the higher end of Epi’s archtops, making them suitable for intermediate players. The Swingster is a single […]