Guitar Reviews by Chuck Stensrud

1. Wholenote.com ·
   From it's constantly growing collection of lesson material, to the huge database of actual user equipment and resource reviews, to it's extremely active forums, I haven't been able to find another web source that even comes close. And, if you ca...(more)
   Other: Miscellaneous · Posted: 11/3/2000 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
2. Marshall G50RCD ·
   I also looked at the Fender stereo reverb models but since I don't intend to use this as a gigging amp, I found it to be a good price/performance deal. For small venue gigging, I would have split for the Fender. I choose the overall "Excellent"...(more)
   Equipment: Amplifiers · Posted: 11/8/2000 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
3. Blues Jam Trax For Guitar by Ralph Agresta ·
   Good for the beginner. CD contains 10 tracks sampling various blues tempos and textures. Multiple scale patterns are listed for each, as well as the chords for the jam track. The book provides sparse, but useful technique advice, and features ch...(more)
   Books/Tab: Blues · Posted: 11/29/2000 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
4. Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer ·
   There aren't that many pedal compression effects out there. I bought this one because I was able to try it out at a local Guitar Center. Rack effects are beyond my economic horizon, considering that my use is mainly hobby. One of the best featu...(more)
   Equipment: Effects · Posted: 2/22/2001 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
5. History Of The Blues From Accoustic To Electric by Various Artists ·
   A fine survey of the blues for beginning blues enthusiasts. Includes more well known numbers by Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Elmore Jones, Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins, Howlin' Wolf, both Freddy and B.B. King, Bessie Smith, E...(more)
   Recordings: Blues · Posted: 2/22/2001 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
6. Electar Tube 10 ·
   I agonized over paying $100 plus for the Tube 10 over anywhere from $60-$80 for similarly featured solid state amps. At this point, I have no negative comments. This amp meets every expectation I had for a small practice amp with the added bonus...(more)
   Equipment: Amplifiers · Posted: 7/3/2001 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
7. Epiphone Casino ·
   For the price normal street price this is an excellent guitar and a good value in a hollowbody. It's even betted reduced as a refurb. The intermittant/failing switch seems to be a common complain and could stand upgrading, and the P-90's need to...(more)
   Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 8/14/2001 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
8. Boss AC-2 Acoustic Simulator ·
   If this pedal were lost or stolen, I would run out and buy another. It would probably be difficult to make this sound more like an acoustic than an acoustic. However, even though it is a little less than "perfect," it is still WAY better than ne...(more)
   Equipment: Effects · Posted: 8/28/2001 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)
   
9. Epiphone AJ15E ·
   Before I ordered this guitar, I tried Ibanez, Aria, Yamaha, and Takamine in the range of up to $350. I chose the Epi for it's consistent sound (I tried several of this model), and price. I think I ended up with a superior beater! Actually, I wai...(more)
   Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 6/29/2002 by Chuck Stensrud (13014)