This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Steven Page

I became a fan of Marshall Amps just like many people; my idols played through them and the older Marshall amps sounded good. However, I’d been turned off by Marshall over the past few years after having bad experiences with some of the newer amp models. It seems purchasing certain older models is proving increasingly difficult and expensive. Ultimately I went elsewhere and used many other brands, some good and some bad.

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After selling an amp to finance a new car I promptly searched eBay for a cheap all valve replacement that featured a 12” speaker. Eventually, I was the lucky winner of an original early 1970′s Traynor YGM-3 Guitar Mate for just shy of £200. Bargain!

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I first came across Robert Keeley pedals around 4 or 5 years ago. I’ve since owned a number of Keeley products (compressor and Vox wah wah) but the modified BOSS BD-2 is the only Keeley pedal I’ve purchased twice.

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Steven Page

I’d been a fan of the Jim Root telecaster since I first saw it some years ago. I loved how it was a modern take on a classic model but I never really saw one in shops and when I did, I never thought to play one.

One day I was driving to every local guitar shop I could think of to see if I could part exchange one of my guitars. I had my heart set on an Ibanez Artist but there was too much UM and ARR from the guys in the shop so I went elsewhere.

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I’ve been after a new amp since I was forced to sell my ’76 Fender Twin around three years ago. I’ve made do with using alternatives and I kind of figured there was no way I would be able to afford a new piece of kit in the near future. Until I managed to scrape enough money together after some much needed ebay sales. Why a combo? Ease of transport for one. Also, my Mrs went ape when I brought home a 4×12” once and there was no way of convincing her it looked amazing in the lounge.

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OK, so I’m a frustrated musician.

I’m frustrated that I haven’t played either the new or old Wembley Stadium. I’m frustrated that I haven’t got £1500 to go out and blow on a Marshall Stack. I’m frustrated because I just don’t simply have enough time to practice or play as much guitar as I’d like (mainly due to work & family commitments),  and when I do finally get time, my Mrs wants to sit and chat about her day, whilst all the time all I’m thinking is “Please, please, please be quiet, and let me play my guitar!”.

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