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The Best Desktop Amp/Cab Box? The DSM & Humboldt Simplifier X
Is the DSM&Humboldt Simplifier X the best desktop amp/cab sim box available at the moment? I think that it is, so join e to find out why.
Can You Get By with a Pedal Amp? The UA Lion 68 Review
This time I review the Universal Audio Lion pedal amp. And yes, the review cost me money.
Great News for Windows Users - A Fantastic FREE DAW
Universal Audio has released the Windows version of its superb LUNA DAW. If you use Windows, you can now get an incredibly powerful DAW for FREE. If you use a Mac, LUNA is also free, and has been available for a couple of years
The PRS DGT SE Review : Is this the best guitar for the money available?
Is the PRS DGT SE the best guitar for the money available today? You have to decide for yourself, but I rank it at the top
Who Needs Another Overdrive? ME!
In thi review article I share my experiences with the excellent David Barber Electronics Five Watt World BUSS pedal. If you could only have one overdrive, this should definitely be high on your list.
Review : The A to Z Solution to the $2000 S Type - Ibanez AZ42P1
If you are seeking an S style guita in the upper mid tier budget area that can serve multiple genres and is a winning build, consider the Ibanez AZ42P1
Review : An awesome blast from the past is back! The Ibanez Iceman
In this reiew, I look at the current iteration of the venerable and unique instrument known as the Ibanez Iceman.
Review : Is the PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin the answer to skyrocketing guitar prices?
The PRS SE CE 24 Satin has been heralded as the answer to the pain of skyrocketing prices for new guitars. Is it the answer? Let’s find out
The Charvel Guthrie Govan Review
I am very excited to share my findings in my review of the Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature
So Awesome, a review of the Suhr Standard Legacy
Hey folks, please take the time to read my review of the awesome Suhr Standard Legacy.
It Deserves Loud - Review of the Jackson American Series Virtuoso
While I am no shredder or metal oriented player, this Jackson America Virtuoso is a blast to play, sounds terrific but as you will see in the review, likes a loud amp best
Does a DI Box improve the sound of Piezo Pickups into an Acoustic Amp?
I wanted to see if using a piezo specific DI box would improve the sound of piezo pickup when going into a quality acoustic amplifier
Review : Fender Limited Edition Suona Guitars - Stratocaster & Telecaster
Hello folks. Please join me for my review of the Limited Edition Fender Suona Stratocaster ad Fender Suona Telecaster Thinline
What an S Type Guitar Can (Should?) Be; Suhr Pete Thorn Standard HSS
In this review, I spend some time with the superb Suhr Pete Thorn HSS
Act Fast Before It Goes! Awesome Used Kiesel Vader Bass
This review is based on this fabulous Kiesel Vader 4 String Bass available at The Arts Music Store in their used section. You can always order your own direct from Kiesel but this one is already her in Canada, until it is sod.
Act Fast! Free Softtube VCA Compressor plugin
Get the Softtube VCA Compressor plugin for FREE until March 31, 2024, link inside the article
An amazing pro grade S style guitar for under $2500 CAD
Is this Charvel the best one axe for everything under $2500 CAD? While I have not played every guitar in this range, I don’t know that I need to. And you may not either.
The Perfect Strap Button
There is such a thing as a perfect strap button that is simple to use, always works and isn’t stupidly expensive.
Amazing! The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E
Despite a long model name that could be hard to remember, the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E is an incredibly versatile guitar, suitable or clean or amp overdriven tones, but also in high gain situations. In my opinion, it’s awesome, but read the article for yourself.
Boss Katana 50 Mk II : My recommendation for a great inexpensive amplifier that gets loud
I’ve been recommending the BOSS Katana amps for some time as excellent sounding and inexpensive amplifiers for home use and even gigging. So it was time to do a deeper dive and here it is.