July 17, 2024 by Kevin Daoust 
$279 CAD at Steve’s Music $199 USD at Sweetwater In this series of guitars built for Metal, I’ve covered a wide price range, from the moderately priced Schecter to the fully tricked-out Ibanez. The question remains, however: Can you be Metal on a budget? The answer, my Metal brethren, is yes. How so? With the … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, Jackson Leave a comment June 21, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
3,395 CAD at Steve’s Music 2,399 USD at Sweetwater Many of the guitars I’ve reviewed for Guitarist 101 are priced between the low and mid tiers. Plenty of guitars were both solid and affordable. I’m taking a bit of a turn for this second review of three guitars made for metal. When shopping for a … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, ibanez, metal guitars Leave a comment June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 by Kevin Daoust 
549 CAD at Steve’s Music 399 USD at Guitar Center The Schecter brand has long been associated with metal music and players. It provides high-quality instruments that can take a beating, so much so that the notoriously picky (and for good reason) Glenn Fricker swears by the Schecter he keeps in the studio since it … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, Schecter Leave a comment April 15, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
The Squire Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic is a blend between a Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson Les Paul Junior. The results, however, give us a fantastic guitar that sounds incredible. Check out Kevin’s Squire Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic to decide if it’s for you. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4/5 😃 Playability 5/5 🎵 Sound 5/5 … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment April 21, 2024March 31, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
Yamaha has always been one of the best bang-for-buck guitar companies. The guitars are well constructed, affordable, play very well, and last a player their whole life. The Pacifica PAC112V is one such example. Check out Kevin’s Yamaha Pacifica PAC112V review and see if it’s for you. If you’ve read my guitar reviews on this … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, Yamaha Leave a comment March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
There has been a shift in recent years with guitars made in Asia. Once thought synonymous with low quality and standards, manufacturers have stepped up their game, offering quality instruments for a decent price. Which ain’t a bad thing if you’ve been dreaming about owning a beautiful Gretsch guitar. Check out Kevin’s Gretsch G5220 Jet … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment September 26, 2023 by Kevin Daoust 
If you’re after a sound that’s deeper and darker, then a baritone guitar might be for you. The Alvarez ABT60 is a high-quality, yet inexpensive acoustic baritone guitar. Check out Kevin’s Alvarez ABT60 review and see If it’s for you! Factor Rating 👀 Looks /5 🛠️ Build quality /5 😃 Playability /5 🎵 Sound /5 … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Acoustic guitar, alvarez, baritone Leave a comment September 1, 2023 by Kevin Daoust 
Takamine is famous for producing electro-acoustic guitars that sound awesome plugged in. But the GD20 NS is a completely acoustic guitar with no electronics to speak of. Is it any good? Check out Kevin’s Takamine GD20 NS review to find out. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 4/5 🛠️ Build quality 5/5 😃 Playability 2/5 🎵 Sound … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 17, 2023August 10, 2023 by Kevin Daoust 
The Martin LX1 Little Martin is one of the best travel guitars we’ve played. While it may not look like much, it offers awesome sound quality and playability for the money. It’s also one of Martin’s most inexpensive guitars. Check out Kevin’s Martin LX1 Review and see if it’s for you! A special thank you … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 15, 2023July 20, 2023 by Kevin Daoust 
The Yamaha F325D is an inexpensive acoustic guitar that’s robust and playable but also doesn’t compromise too much on sound quality. Read our Yamaha F325D review to find out why it makes a great first guitar for kids or adults alike. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 3/5 🛠️ Build quality 4/5 😃 Playability 4/5 🎵 Sound … Read more
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July 17, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
$279 CAD at Steve’s Music $199 USD at Sweetwater In this series of guitars built for Metal, I’ve covered a wide price range, from the moderately priced Schecter to the fully tricked-out Ibanez. The question remains, however: Can you be Metal on a budget? The answer, my Metal brethren, is yes. How so? With the … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, Jackson Leave a comment June 21, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
3,395 CAD at Steve’s Music 2,399 USD at Sweetwater Many of the guitars I’ve reviewed for Guitarist 101 are priced between the low and mid tiers. Plenty of guitars were both solid and affordable. I’m taking a bit of a turn for this second review of three guitars made for metal. When shopping for a … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, ibanez, metal guitars Leave a comment June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
549 CAD at Steve’s Music 399 USD at Guitar Center The Schecter brand has long been associated with metal music and players. It provides high-quality instruments that can take a beating, so much so that the notoriously picky (and for good reason) Glenn Fricker swears by the Schecter he keeps in the studio since it … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, Schecter Leave a comment April 15, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
The Squire Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic is a blend between a Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson Les Paul Junior. The results, however, give us a fantastic guitar that sounds incredible. Check out Kevin’s Squire Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic to decide if it’s for you. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4/5 😃 Playability 5/5 🎵 Sound 5/5 … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment April 21, 2024March 31, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
Yamaha has always been one of the best bang-for-buck guitar companies. The guitars are well constructed, affordable, play very well, and last a player their whole life. The Pacifica PAC112V is one such example. Check out Kevin’s Yamaha Pacifica PAC112V review and see if it’s for you. If you’ve read my guitar reviews on this … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Electric guitar, Yamaha Leave a comment March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by Kevin Daoust
There has been a shift in recent years with guitars made in Asia. Once thought synonymous with low quality and standards, manufacturers have stepped up their game, offering quality instruments for a decent price. Which ain’t a bad thing if you’ve been dreaming about owning a beautiful Gretsch guitar. Check out Kevin’s Gretsch G5220 Jet … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment September 26, 2023 by Kevin Daoust
If you’re after a sound that’s deeper and darker, then a baritone guitar might be for you. The Alvarez ABT60 is a high-quality, yet inexpensive acoustic baritone guitar. Check out Kevin’s Alvarez ABT60 review and see If it’s for you! Factor Rating 👀 Looks /5 🛠️ Build quality /5 😃 Playability /5 🎵 Sound /5 … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Acoustic guitar, alvarez, baritone Leave a comment September 1, 2023 by Kevin Daoust
Takamine is famous for producing electro-acoustic guitars that sound awesome plugged in. But the GD20 NS is a completely acoustic guitar with no electronics to speak of. Is it any good? Check out Kevin’s Takamine GD20 NS review to find out. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 4/5 🛠️ Build quality 5/5 😃 Playability 2/5 🎵 Sound … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 17, 2023August 10, 2023 by Kevin Daoust
The Martin LX1 Little Martin is one of the best travel guitars we’ve played. While it may not look like much, it offers awesome sound quality and playability for the money. It’s also one of Martin’s most inexpensive guitars. Check out Kevin’s Martin LX1 Review and see if it’s for you! A special thank you … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 15, 2023July 20, 2023 by Kevin Daoust
The Yamaha F325D is an inexpensive acoustic guitar that’s robust and playable but also doesn’t compromise too much on sound quality. Read our Yamaha F325D review to find out why it makes a great first guitar for kids or adults alike. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 3/5 🛠️ Build quality 4/5 😃 Playability 4/5 🎵 Sound … Read more
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