The Spark GO hit with a bang when Positive Grid launched this portable battery powered practice amp for beginners. If you were around during that time you were probably inundated with dozens of videos and ads and everything else about it. Why was it so hyped? Does it live up to the hype? Well you’re […]
Positive Grid Spark GO review: Is it the best guitar practice amp you can buy? Read More ยป
Can I be honest with you? The Gibson SG body shape is one of my favorites and Epiphone has rarely disappointed me with their guitars. But I’m always a little hesitant with a brand’s most budget guitars. This is the most definitive & unbiased review of the Epiphone SG Special I (Limited Edition because it’s
The most comprehensive and unbiased Squier Sonic Mustang review you will find online and includes two accompanying videos with sound demos.
Squier Sonic Mustang guitar review (How BAD is this budget electric?!) Read More ยป
Last updated: Saturday Nov 25, 2023 at 1:03pm EST. In case you’ve been here before I add new items at the bottom of each list. It’s that time of year when deals abound for everything from every day essentials like Fender Acoustasonics to less necessary items like guitar strings. Below I’ll share all the best
Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2023 Guitar Deals! Read More ยป
This is an unbiased review of the Indio Retro Classic and the most complete review you will find. It also includes an accompanying 14 minute video guitar review. Let me be clear up front, this is a ultra-low budget guitar and you can’t expect miracles. But it does lead the pack amongst ultra-low budget guitars
Indio by Monoprice Retro Classic Review (this cheap electric guitar doesn’t suck!) Read More ยป
This is the most comprehensive and unbiased review of a Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS that you will find and includes this accompanying 14 minute video review. This particular review has been a long time coming. Squiers by Fender are one of the most popular guitar brands available in terms of sales. The market is basically
Updated January 4, 2024: Added this 1 year later video and comments. Also, Guitar Center / Musician’s Friend have mostly stopped selling the MS450 and replaced it with the Mitchell MS470, but you can still find the MS450 used. And for some reason it’s available new sometimes. Confusing, I know. Anyway, I will review the
Mitchell MS450 Modern guitar review – The best electric guitar under $300 (seriously!) Read More ยป
This is the most comprehensive review of the LTD EC-10 beginner’s heavy metal guitar you will find. I played this guitar for over 10 hours before making this review and I’ve included a 15 minute video to go along with it. In general, I’m a fan of the LTD brand, but I previously only ever
ESP LTD EC-10 Les Paul style guitar review (Good for beginner metal guitarists?) Read More ยป
A comprehensive review of the Placentia series guitar and why maybe it’s a bad idea to buy one.
G&L Placentia ASAT Bluesboy electric guitar review (OUCH, that name!) Read More ยป
Last updated April 13, 2022 This is the most comprehensive unbiased review of the PAC112V electric guitar you will find and includes 15 minutes of video. So as not to bury the lede: I like this guitar … mostly. It’s not perfect and it’s not for everyone but I’ve spent over 20 hours playing it
Yamaha Pacifica PAC112V guitar review (“I like it EXCEPT …”) Read More ยป
