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Schecter Nick Johnston HSS Review: The Strat I’ve Always Wanted…
Verdict 9.2 Neck Comfort & Feel 9.9 The “NJ C” roasted maple neck is widely considered one of the best profiles in its class. Dynamic Range…
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Charvel Pro Mod DK24 Review: The #1 Guitar For Versatility?
Verdict 9.4 Playability & Neck 9.8 Caramelized maple with a 12″-16″ compound radius; the gold standard for “fast” necks. Sonic Versatility 9.7 Custom Seymour Duncan sets…
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Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s Review: Is It Worth It?
Is The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s Worth It For Metal Players? ElectrikJam Summary: The Verdict The Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s is pure Gibson, distilled…
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Harley Benton DNAfx Review: Is It Worth It?
We have been taking a look at Harley Benton Guitars lately, and seeing what the budget guitar brand has to offer. How is the flagship Harley…
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Fender Player II Stratocaster Review: Is It Worth It?
Is The Fender Player II Stratocaster Worth It For Metal Guitarists? ElectrikJam Summary: The Verdict I owned (and loved) the original Player Stratocaster, you can read…
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Fender Player Stratocaster Reviews: Still #1 After All These Years?
Fender Player Stratocaster: Still The Best Value? ***Fender has now updated the OG Player Stratocaster; read my full review of the Fender Player II Stratocaster and…
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Fender American Ultra II HSS Stratocaster Reviews: God’s Guitar…
Is The Fender American Ultra II HSS Stratocaster Worth It For Metal? ElectrikJam Summary: The Verdict Pros Cons Zero Noise, All Tone: Ultra Noiseless pickups eliminate…
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Gibson SG Standard ’61 Reviews: Is It Worth It?
Is The Gibson SG Standard ’61 Worth It For Metal Guitarists? ElectrikJam Summary: The Verdict The Gibson SG Standard ’61 is one of the best rock…
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Fender Player II Telecaster HH Reviews: Is It Worth It?
Is The Fender Player II Telecaster Worth It For Metal Players? ElectrikJam Summary: The Verdict The Fender Player II Telecaster HH is a phenomenal modern workhorse.…
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The Best Strings For A Gibson Les Paul (Inc. Epiphone & LTD Models)
[TL;DR] Best Strings For Les Paul-Style Guitars… Based on my 20+ years playing Gibson Les Paul guitars, touring with them, and recording with them, here’s my…
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BOSS Katana Gen 3 100 Review: It’s Complicated…
The BOSS Katana Gen 3 is the latest in a long line of fantastic amps for the stage and studio. But does it really offer anything…
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David Ross Submersion Octave Fuzz Pedal Review: INSANE Tones!
Today we review The Submersion Octave Fuzz Pedal by David Ross Musical Instruments!
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Melvins “Tarantula Heart” Review: A Sonic Foray 4 Decades & Counting!
The Melvins Tarantula Heart is an album that was not exactly planned, and that might be for the better! Today we explore an unconventional album from…
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Mastodon Hushed and Grim Review: Big, Bold & Epic…
My review of Mastodon’s latest record, Hushed and Grim. Is this the best album Mastodon has produced to date? I’ve been listening to it on repeat…
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Squier Contemporary Telecaster Review: The Metal Monster
The Squier Contemporary Telecaster is another great addition to the Contemporary Series made to shred. Here’s my full review of this exceptionally well priced budget shredder…
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ReValver 5 Review: The Underdog Amp Sim?
ReValver 5 is now powered by HeadRush, a product we recommend often. But how does it hold up to other amp sim programs for your home…
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Line 6 POD Express Review: The Ultimate FX Pedal?
The new Line 6 POD Express is a return to form for the company, offering HX guitar tones in a pedal-sized platform. But how does it…
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BOSS Katana GO Review: The Best Practice Tool?
The BOSS Katana GO just hit the market, and we have a lot to talk about. Can a portable version of the best-selling guitar amp meet…
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Are Ernie Ball Paradigm Strings Worth It? Here’s The Deal…
Longer life, better corrosion resistance, and enhanced tone over standard Slinkys. These are the claims made about Ernie Ball Paradigm strings. But do they stack up…
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Best Ernie Ball Strings For Metal: My Top Picks Right Now
What Factors Should You Consider When Choosing Strings For Metal? When it comes to metal guitar, having the right strings is crucial. You need that thick,…
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ALABS Guitar Pedals Preview: Introducing 4 Adventurous Sonic Palates
ALABS Guitar Pedals is a brand new company out of Singapore, a group of self-professed “music nerds” on a mission to make some killer tones. Today…
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Epiphone Matt Heafy Origins Review: Incredible 6 And 7 String BEASTS!
The Epiphone Matt Heafy Origins Les Paul has hit the market, and there are some significant upgrades over the original! Let’s check out both new models,…
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Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 Review: All Killer, No Filler?
If you’re in the market for a budget MIDI keyboard, you’ve probably come across the Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3. It’s the latest iteration of one…
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Baroness “STONE” Review: A Surreal Journey And Giant Creative Leap
We have a lot to say about the most recent album from Baroness, “STONE”. The Georgia natives have made some serious sonic changes, and quite possibly…
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Schecter Sunset Triad Review: Unique 6 & 7 String Behemoths!
The Schecter Sunset Triad has been making some serious waves around the internet. These two new models offer a lot of tonality, with the spotlight on…
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David Ross Musical Instruments Spellbook Pedal Review: 3 Modes of Fuzzy Oscillation!
David Ross is no stranger to making interesting pedals and effects, and the new Spellbook pedal is a magical fuzz that mimics analog synths. This pedal…
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Dave Mustaine Signature Kramer Vanguard Review: 3 Models Primed To Shred!
The new Dave Mustaine Signature Vanguard is one of several models the Megadeth guitarist has chose to endorse since his move to Gibson. But how does…
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Gibson 80’s Explorer Review: I Wonder Where This Came From?
Gibson has a new CEO, and there have been some minor changes lately. The Gibson 80’s Explorer pulled inspiration from a rather obvious source. Today we…
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Is The Spark Amp Worth It? My Thoughts After 2+ Years…
Positive Grid’s Spark Amp promises to bring together all of the world’s greatest amps and pedals inside one practice amp. But does it work? And, is…
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Harley Benton DC FAT Guitars Review: Single P90 Greatness!
The Harley Benton DC FAT guitars have a feature that a lot of guitarists are looking for, a fat ’59 neck! But the stacked pickups also…
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Squier Classic Vibe Baritone Telecaster Custom Review: Let’s Get Crazy LOW!
The Squier Classic Vibe Baritone telecaster has arrived, and it is pretty amazing for the budget price. Today we go over what a baritone guitar can…
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GAMMA G50 Amplifier Review: A Stunning Pedal Platform For Gigging
The Gamma G50 is the newly rebranded Acoustic brand’s attempt to make a “clean canvas” style amp. So how does this work, and how does it…
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GAMMA Guitar Pedals Review: 6 Fantastic Budget Stomp Boxes From The Gods!
The new Gamma Guitar pedals lineup features 6 effects of mythological proportions, yet offered at a humble price. Today we check out the entire series, and…
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The David Ross Winter Storm Review: An Awesome 3 In 1 Pedal!
We get to check out all kinds of mainstream stuff, so trying out the David Ross Winter Storm was a real treat! This 3 in 1…
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Schecter Tao Series Review: The John Browne Signature We have ALL Been Waiting For!
The Schecter Tao is the newest signature model, set up to John Browne’s specs From MONUMENTS. We have all been itching to see what Schecter and…
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Schecter CR6 Review: The CR6 is King For Budget Shredding!
The Schecter CR6 may be in budget territory according to price, but it has features of a much more expensive guitar. Today we take a look…
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Fender Meteora Player Plus Review: Looks Can Be Deceiving In 2022!
The Fender Meteora is the newest in the Player’s Plus lineup, originally spawning from the Pawn Shop Series. Today we take a look at the strengths…
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PRS SE Mark Holcomb Guitars Review: Some Changes In 2023, Same Spirit!
The new PRS SE Mark Holcomb guitars are very much like the ones that came before them. There have been a few changes, but the core…
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Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature Guitar Review: A Blend Of Classic And Modern
The new Ibanez TOD10 is the second Tim Henson signature electric guitar. But a lot has changed from the original, making this a whole different beast.…
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Schecter Reaper Elite Series Review: 3 NEW High Spec Shred Machines!
The new Schecter Reaper Elite Series is something that was a long time coming for Schecter. This is a brand new take on an already successful…
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Universal Audio Volt 276 Interface Review: The New KING For Recording At Home?
The new Universal Audio Volt 276 might be the best new way to record guitar, or anything else at home! Does this knock the Scarlett out…
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Schecter Solo II Supreme Guitar Review: The BEST Single Cut Of 2022?
The Schecter Solo II Supreme is the newest of the lineup when it comes to the highly praised Solo Series. But what has Schecter added this…
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3 New PRS Guitar Pedals Reviewed: A GREAT First Attempt In A Saturated Market
PRS Guitar pedals? That’s right, the famous luthier has finally delved into pedals. But how do they compare in this oversaturated market? PRS Guitar Pedals: This…
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Schecter Machine Gun Kelly PT Review: Let’s Be 100% REAL Here
The Schecter Machine Gun Kelly PT model has been the subject of ridicule lately. In fact, it has divided the Schecter fan base. Today, we get…
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New Schecter Jack Fowler Traditional Review: Amazingly NOT So Traditional!
The Schecter Jack Fowler Traditional is the newest signature model in the 2022 lineup. It may look like something you have seen a million times, but…
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The Harley Benton Standard Series Guitar Reviews: Bare-Bones Budget!
We are wrapping up the month with our Harley Benton Standard Series review, taking a look at the amazing deals you can get for under $200.…
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The Top 3 Harley Benton Deluxe Series Guitars Review: Are They Any Good?
It Looks like the Harley Benton Deluxe Series has some of the best deals around for budget-minded guitarists. But are they worth it? Today we look…
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Harley Benton EX-84 Modern Guitar Review: EXPLORING This Budget Beast!
The Harley Benton EX-84 Modern bears a striking resemblance to a particular guitar that was as famous as the guy that played it! But just how…
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