Steve Simons

@UCb33hMDJTBNlLtD0-G4X2RQ - 1.6K subscribers

Guitar, pedal, amp and plugin demos and reviews. You'll only get my honest opinion on every piece of gear I try. I also aim to share some helpful advice for fellow players. My ongoing music project 'In Ether It Rains' has a debut album entitled 'Silence' available now for streaming via the links below.

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The minimalist pedalboard challenge: Can I get every sound I need from just 5 pedals?

The minimalist pedalboard challenge: Can I get every sound I need from just 5 pedals? Steve Simons

103 views - 1 week ago

At £499. Should you buy the new '2026' Epiphone Special DC? Let's find out

At £499. Should you buy the new '2026' Epiphone Special DC? Let's find out Steve Simons

278 views - 2 weeks ago

I got my first proper CORE model PRS. A 2005 Custom 22 model.

I got my first proper CORE model PRS. A 2005 Custom 22 model. Steve Simons

571 views - 3 weeks ago

Are the PRS Dragon II Pickups any good? Let's listen and find out

Are the PRS Dragon II Pickups any good? Let's listen and find out Steve Simons

144 views - 4 weeks ago

The Thorn Soundlabs Black Swamp Fuzz is sooo much fun!!

The Thorn Soundlabs Black Swamp Fuzz is sooo much fun!! Steve Simons

91 views - 1 month ago

New Music Friday & New Guitar Day || Tracking with my new (well, old..) 2005 PRS Custom 22

New Music Friday & New Guitar Day || Tracking with my new (well, old..) 2005 PRS Custom 22 Steve Simons

37 views - 1 month ago

The ultimate distortion pedal...?

The ultimate distortion pedal...? Steve Simons

272 views - 1 month ago

SORRY Fender the best "T********r" isn't made by you... || Ibanez AZS2200 Prestige Review

SORRY Fender the best "T********r" isn't made by you... || Ibanez AZS2200 Prestige Review Steve Simons

211 views - 1 month ago

Does the MXR Duke of Tone Live Up to the Hype? (10-Minute Sound Test)

Does the MXR Duke of Tone Live Up to the Hype? (10-Minute Sound Test) Steve Simons

49 views - 1 month ago

The Truth About Being an Introverted Guitarist with Social Anxiety

The Truth About Being an Introverted Guitarist with Social Anxiety Steve Simons

160 views - 1 month ago

£599 vs £1,999: Is the new Epiphone so good. Why spend more?

£599 vs £1,999: Is the new Epiphone so good. Why spend more? Steve Simons

510 views - 2 months ago

Westerly Made Guilds: Is the 70s Vintage REALLY Better than the 90s model?

Westerly Made Guilds: Is the 70s Vintage REALLY Better than the 90s model? Steve Simons

104 views - 2 months ago

Is a Fender Player 2 actually better than a Squier Classic Vibe?

Is a Fender Player 2 actually better than a Squier Classic Vibe? Steve Simons

382 views - 2 months ago

Is the Fender Player ii worth your money?

Is the Fender Player ii worth your money? Steve Simons

150 views - 2 months ago

I wanted to love it. But oh dear......

I wanted to love it. But oh dear...... Steve Simons

902 views - 3 months ago

I FINALLY FOUND ONE!

I FINALLY FOUND ONE! Steve Simons

271 views - 3 months ago

Let's compare the new Epiphone IGC 60s Les Paul and SG. Which should you buy?

Let's compare the new Epiphone IGC 60s Les Paul and SG. Which should you buy? Steve Simons

292 views - 3 months ago

Les Paul or Stratocaster? Just for fun.

Les Paul or Stratocaster? Just for fun. Steve Simons

202 views - 3 months ago

I cannot believe this guitar is only £590! It's unreal quality!

I cannot believe this guitar is only £590! It's unreal quality! Steve Simons

2.6K views - 4 months ago

Ok. So just for fun. Stratocaster or Telecaster? Which do you prefer?

Ok. So just for fun. Stratocaster or Telecaster? Which do you prefer? Steve Simons

785 views - 4 months ago

I won't be using any other amp for a very LONG time! - Friedman IR-X Review

I won't be using any other amp for a very LONG time! - Friedman IR-X Review Steve Simons

1.1K views - 4 months ago

My favourite Fender Stratocaster, possibly ever......? Whats is it?

My favourite Fender Stratocaster, possibly ever......? Whats is it? Steve Simons

293 views - 4 months ago

4 Fender Telecasters under £1000. Let's compare pickups.

4 Fender Telecasters under £1000. Let's compare pickups. Steve Simons

567 views - 4 months ago

I played 5 Fender Telecasters ranging from £399 to £2199 - Which one would I keep?

I played 5 Fender Telecasters ranging from £399 to £2199 - Which one would I keep? Steve Simons

12K views - 4 months ago

Which sub £500 guitar would you buy? Fender Standard Stratocaster or Squier Classic Vibe 60s Strat

Which sub £500 guitar would you buy? Fender Standard Stratocaster or Squier Classic Vibe 60s Strat Steve Simons

1.1K views - 4 months ago

Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster - A Review. Mix, sounds and my thoughts

Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster - A Review. Mix, sounds and my thoughts Steve Simons

1.8K views - 5 months ago

MXR Duke of Tone - Sound Samples

MXR Duke of Tone - Sound Samples Steve Simons

195 views - 5 months ago

BOSS Waza Craft FUZZ Pedal FZ-1W - A bunch of sounds

BOSS Waza Craft FUZZ Pedal FZ-1W - A bunch of sounds Steve Simons

66 views - 5 months ago

This FUZZ pedal is soooo much fun! If you haven't tried it. Give it a chance!

This FUZZ pedal is soooo much fun! If you haven't tried it. Give it a chance! Steve Simons

375 views - 5 months ago

Does it actually sound like the amp? || Marshall JCM 800 Pedal Review

Does it actually sound like the amp? || Marshall JCM 800 Pedal Review Steve Simons

536 views - 5 months ago

Fender Player ii Telecaster vs Fender Vintera ii Telecaster - Which one is right for you?

Fender Player ii Telecaster vs Fender Vintera ii Telecaster - Which one is right for you? Steve Simons

1K views - 6 months ago

Squier Classic Vibe 50's vs Fender Standard Telecaster - Any differences? Which one should you buy?

Squier Classic Vibe 50's vs Fender Standard Telecaster - Any differences? Which one should you buy? Steve Simons

1.4K views - 6 months ago

10 Guitar Solos Inspired by some guitars I've played and reviewed in 2025 - Fender, Epiphone & PRS

10 Guitar Solos Inspired by some guitars I've played and reviewed in 2025 - Fender, Epiphone & PRS Steve Simons

30 views - 6 months ago

Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster Review - Do you need to spend anymore than this?

Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster Review - Do you need to spend anymore than this? Steve Simons

1.4K views - 6 months ago

This is the Home of Honest Gear Reviews - Writing Songs with each item, I can really be subjective

This is the Home of Honest Gear Reviews - Writing Songs with each item, I can really be subjective Steve Simons

71 views - 6 months ago

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Telecaster Pickups - Can they do metal? - Sound samples and Mix demo

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Telecaster Pickups - Can they do metal? - Sound samples and Mix demo Steve Simons

570 views - 6 months ago

Fender Highway One Telecaster - Some specs and sounds. An interesting guitar. Have you played one?

Fender Highway One Telecaster - Some specs and sounds. An interesting guitar. Have you played one? Steve Simons

759 views - 6 months ago

If the PRS Silver Sky SE was the only guitar I owned. That's fine by me!

If the PRS Silver Sky SE was the only guitar I owned. That's fine by me! Steve Simons

231 views - 7 months ago

Marshall 1959 Plexi Pedal - 3 Guitars, 3 Solos - How does it sound? You decide!

Marshall 1959 Plexi Pedal - 3 Guitars, 3 Solos - How does it sound? You decide! Steve Simons

229 views - 7 months ago

That classic Marshall sound for £119! YES PLEASE!

That classic Marshall sound for £119! YES PLEASE! Steve Simons

1K views - 7 months ago

Fender Standard Stratocaster Review - Should you buy one? Is the hate justified? Let's see

Fender Standard Stratocaster Review - Should you buy one? Is the hate justified? Let's see Steve Simons

3K views - 7 months ago

Fender Player 2 Telecaster - A Song Demo - Full Review Link in Description

Fender Player 2 Telecaster - A Song Demo - Full Review Link in Description Steve Simons

79 views - 8 months ago

Maybach Lester 59 - A great 'LP' style guitar. A couple of guitar solo demos

Maybach Lester 59 - A great 'LP' style guitar. A couple of guitar solo demos Steve Simons

489 views - 8 months ago

Maybach Lester 59 - Is this the best Les Paul style guitar out there?

Maybach Lester 59 - Is this the best Les Paul style guitar out there? Steve Simons

7.7K views - 8 months ago

1974 Guild S100 - Vintage Electric Guitar - What did I think of it?

1974 Guild S100 - Vintage Electric Guitar - What did I think of it? Steve Simons

706 views - 8 months ago

Fender Player 2 Telecaster Review - How does it compare to the Standard and Vintera 2? - Let's see

Fender Player 2 Telecaster Review - How does it compare to the Standard and Vintera 2? - Let's see Steve Simons

6.5K views - 8 months ago

Friedman Dirty Shirley Pedal Review - Marshall heaven in a small box - Or just another pretender?

Friedman Dirty Shirley Pedal Review - Marshall heaven in a small box - Or just another pretender? Steve Simons

636 views - 9 months ago

All the FUZZ you'll ever need, or too much going on?

All the FUZZ you'll ever need, or too much going on? Steve Simons

414 views - 9 months ago

The 'New' Fender Standard Telecaster - Demo Song Mix

The 'New' Fender Standard Telecaster - Demo Song Mix Steve Simons

86 views - 9 months ago

Fender Standard Telecaster 2025 Review - Just a squier with a new badge, or better? - Lets find out

Fender Standard Telecaster 2025 Review - Just a squier with a new badge, or better? - Lets find out Steve Simons

1.9K views - 9 months ago

Thorpy FX Fallout Cloud - Fuzz Pedal demo song with Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster

Thorpy FX Fallout Cloud - Fuzz Pedal demo song with Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Steve Simons

234 views - 10 months ago

Is this the perfect FUZZ for people who don't like fuzz?

Is this the perfect FUZZ for people who don't like fuzz? Steve Simons

263 views - 10 months ago

Wampler Ethereal Delay & Reverb Pedal Review - How does it sound?

Wampler Ethereal Delay & Reverb Pedal Review - How does it sound? Steve Simons

291 views - 10 months ago

Epiphone 'Inspired' by Gibson Custom 1964 SG - A demo song - KILLER!

Epiphone 'Inspired' by Gibson Custom 1964 SG - A demo song - KILLER! Steve Simons

676 views - 10 months ago

Epiphone 'Inspired' by Gibson Custom - 1964 SG Review - Song mix, sounds & thoughts. How is it?

Epiphone 'Inspired' by Gibson Custom - 1964 SG Review - Song mix, sounds & thoughts. How is it? Steve Simons

7.1K views - 10 months ago

How much gain does it have? The Laney Lionheart Loudpedal

How much gain does it have? The Laney Lionheart Loudpedal Steve Simons

3.1K views - 11 months ago

New 2025 Epiphone "Inspired" by Gibson Custom 60s Reissue LP - Review and Demo. Is it worth it?

New 2025 Epiphone "Inspired" by Gibson Custom 60s Reissue LP - Review and Demo. Is it worth it? Steve Simons

9K views - 11 months ago

I put the Official Fender J Mascis Pickups in my Jazzmaster. Was it worth it?

I put the Official Fender J Mascis Pickups in my Jazzmaster. Was it worth it? Steve Simons

1K views - 11 months ago

Fender Vintera ii 60s Telecaster - Unboxing, first impressions and sound demo. Any good?

Fender Vintera ii 60s Telecaster - Unboxing, first impressions and sound demo. Any good? Steve Simons

2.6K views - 11 months ago

PRS Silver Sky SE - It's a bargain on the used market - Is it the perfect guitar for modding?

PRS Silver Sky SE - It's a bargain on the used market - Is it the perfect guitar for modding? Steve Simons

746 views - 1 year ago