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Sonicake Matribox 2 Pro: PRO by design!
October 9, 2024This is the Sonicake Matribox II PRO multi effects board. It’s different from the regular Matribox II multi effects boards, because this is the PRO version. But what does that actually mean? And how does this compare to other effects units like the NU-X MG101 that I reviewed recently. They both have amps, effects, speaker...
The Most UNDER-RATED Feature on a Guitar… (and this guitar has it!)
August 31, 2024Good guitars are bad for your ears! What? This guitar is saving my ears, because of the absolutely fantastic intonation that this guitar has. Jin over at AIO (All In One) guitars is fanatical about good intonation. A huge part of the lengthy setup process that AIO does is dialing in the guitar’s intonation. This...
Firefly’s $230 Classic Rock Riff Machine
July 29, 2024I’m a big fan of Y & T, and I’ve been keeping my eyes open for a guitar similar to Dave Meniketti’s cherry burst Les Paul. I’ve found one with Firefly Guitars new relic LP style guitars! With an awesome finish and the stainless steel rounded ball end frets, this guitar rocks!
The Guitar That’s Taking On Gibson and Epiphone
July 8, 2024Some guitarists are wondering what the best budget guitar is when you’re looking for a Gibson style guitar, whether it’s a Les Paul style or a semi hollow 338 style body. One company is challenging the established industry, AIO, All In One guitars is punching way above their weight class. With ebony fretboards, Grover tuners,...
GUITAR SORCERY! This $310 Guitar Has Some Hidden Magic…
June 28, 2024Recently, I my travels through the Kingdom known as Southern California, I came upon Richard James over at the Bald Shredder YouTube channel, and he was truly gracious and generous enough to loan me one of his prized axes. This is his Leo Jaymz Tempest in Spellcaster Green! Complete with some amazing active pickups, rounded...
The Real Reason Sam Ash Is Gone… Is Guitar Center Next?
June 2, 2024Change with the times or get left behind. Where did Sam Ash Music go wrong? Will Guitar Center end up with the same fate? I think they WILL! AND be on the lookout for the latest guitar internet scam, and this time it’s using the Sam Ash closing as an opportunity
Fender and Gibson Hate This Guitar Company!
May 9, 2024For a crazy good price of $199, you get set neck construction, a carved neck joint, coil splitting, Grover tuners, a beautiful satin flame finish and much more! Harley Benton hasn’t lost a beat with their SC Custom II model. Veteran guitar companies are feeling the pressure when you can get this much quality for...
You’ve Never Seen A Guitar Like This!
May 7, 2024How many frets does this guitar have?? And why are some of them missing? It’s 7 strings… but it’s not a normal 7 string guitar. The whole thing is put together with beautiful neck through construction. This was an IYV prototype that was never made into a production guitar. But it’s totally awesome and wish...