Guitar Reviews by Kevin Browder

1. Samick Greg Bennett FA-2 ·
   I was looking at a set neck Ibanez and an arch-top Washburn, but they weren't as versatile in sound, and the Ibanez didn't have a good break angle over the saddles so what gained in attack and sustain with the set neck it lost over the bridge...(more)
   Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 11/21/2003 by Kevin Browder (382)
   
2. Hamer Slammer Special 2 Flame ·
   When I got this one I was actually looking for a strat copy. I wanted something lighter that had decent sound, but all of the strat copies were poor quality, and had no attention to detail or sound. I decided to try this on the way out of the...(more)
   Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 11/21/2003 by Kevin Browder (382)
   
3. Crate GX-15 ·
   The best practice amp ever, and some pretty big name pros agree with me. Ofcourse, the key to good sound is a good amp. The guitar isn't as important as the amp. You can put the best guitar in the world through the worst amp. It will sound li...(more)
   Equipment: Amplifiers · Posted: 11/21/2003 by Kevin Browder (382)
   
4. ZOOM 606 Multi-Effects Pedal ·
   Overall this unit is good for the price, but that's all it's good for as far as roadwork. The biggest problem I see with this unit is a delay between patches when you're switching. It doesn't fit stage needs. If you have enough channels in yo...(more)
   Equipment: Effects · Posted: 11/21/2003 by Kevin Browder (382)
   
5. Austin AU562 ·
   Overall, this is a good beginner guitar, and with a little work could be a great stage guitar. Smooth out the rough edges. Change the tuning keys. Set it up. It's fine for stage or studio. This is one that could grow with you, and for a great...(more)
   Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 11/22/2003 by Kevin Browder (382)
   
6. Takamine Jasmine ES31C ·
   I looked at Takamine EAN series, Ovations, Hohner, Alvarez,etc. and still chose this model. I wouldn't change a thing on it. It's exactly what I was looking for. I've had it for a month now and the neck is starting to break in. It sounds sweeter...(more)
   Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 2/17/2004 by Kevin Browder (382)
   
7. Fender Deluxe 90 ·
   I was looking through Marshall's and Crate's, but couldn't find that vintage clean sound without going tube. I wanted my vintage Bassman sound without having to change tubes, and with the higher output in a smaller package of a solid state. T...(more)
   Equipment: Amplifiers · Posted: 4/5/2004 by Kevin Browder (382)
   
8. Fender 20th Anniv. Limited Squier Standard Strat ·
   I tried every Fender and Squire in the place looking for that special sound. The Fender Americans had it and I would have bought them, but when I got to the Squier lines... I found it again. If stolen, I would replace it with a Fender product...(more)
   Equipment: Guitars · Posted: 4/6/2004 by Kevin Browder (382)