Matthew Holliman

Electro-Harmonix Epitome Pedal Review & Demo

June 27, 2013

A digitally controlled system that harnesses an impressive reverb and modulation trio—the Holy Grail Plus, Stereo Electric Mistress, and Micro POG.

Electro-Harmonix Epitome Pedal Review

June 26, 2013

Matthew Holliman

A digitally controlled system that harnesses an impressive reverb and modulation trio—the Holy Grail Plus, Stereo Electric Mistress, and Micro POG.

Viktorian Grace Status Electric Guitar Review

June 15, 2013

Matthew Holliman

The hollowbody Status is a single-mold composite instrument that packs a highly diverse range of tones.

Boss MO-2 Multi-Overtone Pedal Review

June 14, 2013

Matthew Holliman

A pitch-shifting unit that can accentuate high, low, or midrange octaves with a unique harmonized charm.

ZT Extortion Expressive Distortion Pedal Review

June 10, 2013

Matthew Holliman

The ZT Extortion Expressive Distortion is an exceptional overdrive/distortion combo that gives you a ton of tone combinations under one roof.

Epiphone Genesis Deluxe PRO Electric Guitar Review

June 5, 2013

Matthew Holliman

A reissue of a closet classic, this sub-$500 solidbody has versatility in spades thanks to an array of pickup switching options.

Source Audio Orbital Modulator Pedal Review

May 11, 2013

Matthew Holliman

The DSP-based Orbital Modulator from Source Audio packs 12 modulation effects and significant shaping power in a compact pedal that’s formidable onstage or in the studio.

Boss TE-2 Tera Echo Pedal Review

May 7, 2013

Matthew Holliman

Using the company’s new MDP (multi-dimensional processing), Boss has made the TE-2 an especially dynamic delay, reverb, and modulation box that will satisfy adventurous guitarists, as well as the ambient crowd.

Sonuus Wahoo Pedal Review

March 11, 2013

Matthew Holliman

The new Sonuus Wahoo pedal captures the spirit of simple synthesis, the vocal responsiveness of a great wah, and both classic and unusual modulation effects in a single robust design.

Quilter MicroPro 200 Full-Range 8" Amp Review

February 20, 2013

Matthew Holliman

The founder of QSC turns his pro-audio expertise to crafting a stellar-sounding, portable solid-state amp.

TC Electronic Flashback X4 Pedal Review

February 4, 2013

Matthew Holliman

TC Electronic''s Flashback X4 is home to an absolute wealth of features and is an excellent sounding delay by any measure.

Nace M1-18R Amp Review

January 9, 2013

Matthew Holliman

Though the Nace M1-18R will exceed the budget of most casual players, it verges on being a work of art and can be a dangerous weapon in the studio and small-to-medium sized stages.

FuzzHugger(fx) Pocket Arcade Pedal Review

January 2, 2013

Matthew Holliman

The Pocket Arcade combines fuzz, oscillation, octave, and modulation to offer a wealth of weird tones in a tiny, compact form.

Carr Bloke Amp Review

December 26, 2012

Matthew Holliman

A powerhouse throwback to raunchy classic rock tones with Carr''s signature quality and responsiveness.

ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Junior Amp Review

December 10, 2012

Matthew Holliman

Weighing only five pounds and armed with a couldn’t-be-easier control set, the solid-state ZT Junior sounds deceptively tube-like in terms of response and warmth.

Eastwood Airline ’59 Coronado Electric Guitar Review

November 27, 2012

Matthew Holliman

The latest retro creation from Eastwood channels vintage Supros with a voice that''s all its own.

Mooer ShimVerb, Green Mile, Black Secret, and Pitch Box Pedal Reviews

November 13, 2012

Matthew Holliman

Mooer Audio Company is a rather ambitious instrument-manufacturing entity. The China-based outfit builds everything from electric drum pads to pedalboard cases, vocal processors, and compact, AC30- and Bassman-style heads.

Andrews Amplification Para-Dyne 50 Combo Review

November 5, 2012

Matthew Holliman

With its copious power and all the easy-to-use tone-control tools that it puts at your fingertips, the Para-Dyne 50 Combo is an amp that will have your back in just about any stage situation you can imagine.