GuitarPug is an Australian based site dedicated to sniffing out guitar-related news and providing informative reviews on guitars and associated gear. Run by a bunch of passionate musicians, writing for passionate musicians, we also aim to share articles on playing techniques and other useful tips for fledgeling musos.
Our Reviews
It is difficult to find comprehensive reviews of high quality online. While sites like Harmony-Central have an established repository of user-reviews, one often has to sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’ when reading these reviews. Guitarpug.com aims to provide informative reviews of guitars and related gear, with several key differences:
- Because of the wealth of products available to musicians worldwide, it is impossible to produce a review that accurately describes how a product will fare in every single circumstance, so our reviews usually disclose in detail the gear used in testing each product. We also attempt to be as thorough as possible when testing, trying different combinations of guitars and amps with the product using different settings. Where possible we also test the products at a gig to give a real-world evaluation of its performance.
- Reviews are conducted in an unbiased manner that highlights the outstanding features of the product and scenarios that the product would be suitable for. We believe that most products are excellent products if used appropriately. A low-gain overdrive pedal would probably not be the best choice for you if all you play is thrash metal.
- We do not approach reviews with an adversarial attitude (ie. Product A is better/worse than Product B), but often we will make comparisons to give a clearer description (eg. Product A has more mid-range than Product B).
- Another key feature of our reviews is the inclusion of sound and/or video clips. It is more time-consuming to produce, but undeniably more useful than a thousand page description.
- We do not subscribe to giving out ratings to products. Tone is subjective. By handing out ratings, we can implicitly force our opinions onto others who do not choose to take the time to completely read through a review, and may result in them making an incorrect judgement.
All this comes together in a package that helps a reader decide for themselves if a product is suitable for them. It can also help an existing owner learn more about their latest acquisition.
The GuitarPug Team
Ian “GuitarPug” Tan
Product Sniffer & Review-Meister
Ian has been playing the guitar for over 20 years. He currently plays with his church band at least once a week. An avid fan of all things guitar, his musical interests include blues, rock, and jazz. A self-confessed gear-freak and tone-hound, he relishes any opportunity to try out new gear and talk about guitars. He also enjoys playing bass and drums when the opportunity presents itself.
Julian “Cuteseal” Tan
Site Admin & News Hound
Classically trained, Julian has plucked up his roots and planted them in the world of contemporary Christian Praise and Worship music. In his church band, of which he plays in weekly, an electric or bass guitar is never far from his hands. Julian also fosters a keen interest in the latest technology and gadgets, be it musical gizmos, electronics, or even digital cameras.
David “Chippa” Buntsma
Tech Head & Sound Guy
A self-taught guitarist who has been playing for about 6 years, David specialises in modifying gear and DIY repair work, and has an electrical engineering degree to boot. His other main interest is sound and audio gear, ranging from car audio, to PA gear and all things sound!
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