Line 6 Amplifi 150 Guitar Amplifier Review

Line 6’s Amplifi 150 strips out the physical knobs and replaces them with an iPad app that controls over 70 amp models, 100 effects, and 20 speaker cabinets via Bluetooth. Here, we examine the remote app workflow and the hardware limitations discovered during testing. The amplifier performs differently in home practice versus live contexts, and the app-dependent control scheme is the reason why. Continue reading Line 6 Amplifi 150 Guitar Amplifier Review

Yamaha Electro-Acoustic Nylon NCX1200R Guitar Review

I recently bought a Yamaha NCX1200R, the guitar that Gabriela of Rodrigo y Gabriela plays on tour. This guitar incorporates construction elements from the handcrafted GC Series including a solid Sitka spruce top and rosewood back. My review analyzes the build quality, the dual-contact pickup system, and the physical distinctions between the NCX and Rodrigo’s NTX model. Continue reading Yamaha Electro-Acoustic Nylon NCX1200R Guitar Review