I’ve been reviewing gear since 2019 and thought it could be enjoyable to try which gear manufacturers, fashions, and designs I’ve lined.

I’ve come a good distance since I first received employed by Final Guitar to put in writing articles, regardless of having zero journalism expertise underneath my belt. I actually don’t understand how I ended up being the type of individual that firms would willingly ship gear to, as if my opinion was in some way on par with the actual execs on this area. All the identical, I don’t take it as a right, and I actually do attempt to ship a singular mix of perspective and motive after I evaluate guitar gear.

Effectively the opposite day I received interested by simply how a lot gear I’ve shared my ideas, emotions, and opinions about. It was an exhaustive effort digging into my notes, in addition to scouring the historical past of this web site and my Final Guitar creator web page. By my depend, I’ve reviewed 141 guitars from 64 totally different manufacturers, and 176 pedals from 85 totally different manufacturers. I’m certain there are others on the market who consider these as rookie numbers, however I used to be fairly shocked at simply how busy I’ve been. For those who’re an information nerd like me, then possibly a few of these stats and graphs will curiosity you!

Guitar Critiques By The Numbers

Pedal Critiques By The Numbers

Pedal Critiques By Model

Did You Make It Down This Far?

After seeing all of these numbers, what do you assume? An excessive amount of of a sure model or design? Generally it’s arduous to keep away from that for various causes. Firstly, you need to discover manufacturers prepared to work with you constantly (thanks Fender, PRS, Summer time College, and UAFX!). Secondly, you need to cowl gear people truly need to examine! However I’m tremendous curious to listen to what you assume?