A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports
Shergold’s Masquerader SM04-SD is an impressive slice of ‘boutique’ guitar at a far from boutique price. Designed, of course, by Patrick J Eggle, the new-design Shergold range was introduced at the start of 2017 by UK distributor Barnes & Mullins, and their own Alex Mew was very keen for us to continue our test-time and even “bash it up a bit” if we wanted. Meanwhile, B&M’s Rob Bennett had another thought: “It deserves some fuzz-and-octave-pedal treatment to really unleash the beast…”
I’m presuming Rob didn’t expect me to fit a fuzz-and-octave-pedal into the guitar. Plus, a look at the gig diary revealed there was little need for any fuzz/octave action, but rehearsals for a classic American rock-style band seemed a better fit. The trouble is the band leader is a bit of a guitar snob (and Les Paul player), and Mike Campbell or Steve Van Zandt, to my knowledge, never played a Shergold. Anyway…
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Sonic Shaper
Electro-Harmonix revisits the effect that launched the company with the LPB-3 Linear Power Booster and EQ
Platinum Blonde
PRS has updated its Texas-voiced David Grissom signature amp with more features, lower wattage and a more approachable price tag
TAN LINES
Many of us regard straps as a bit of an afterthought, but to find one that matches the quality of a custom or vintage guitar, Rod Boyes of Pinegrove Leather can help
ELECTRIC STRINGS
Your tone starts with your strings - strike a balance between sound, tuning and durability with six of our favourites
DIFFERENT WINDS
While there's no end to repros of all the classic pickup styles, more and more pickup makers are mixing things up to move forward - Cream T is a good example
Long termers
A few months' gigging, recording and everything that goes with it - welcome to Guitarist's longterm test report
Top Guns
Chapman's new factory move coincides with a bit of a rethink. We track down the key players all around the world
the Wishlist
Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...
Reach For The Star
Earlier this year Guild reorganised its 70s-era Polara range. We spent some time with this mid-range 2024 model: a modern pawn-shop prize or a copy too far?
HIGH FLYER
Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX remembers the flight path - and turbulence behind Chris Buck's Electric Lightning overdrive/boost, named after a fighter jet and packing a bona fide valve
