The Growler shares a bit of its lineage with the slab mahogany body double cut of the late 1950s and early 1960s, but adds a level of refinement and individuality that undoubtedly sheds any notion that it's just another take on an old Gibson.

We're no strangers to Gemini pickups, but we're experiencing these Mosrite models for the first time; if we have any say in the matter, they most certainly won't be the last. These humbucker-sized single coils have the fatness of a P90 and the sweet, bloomy warmth of a CC, yet they are neither pickup. In this long-scale all-Poplar Growler, they respond beautifully to the guitar's fundamental acoustic tone. Clarity isn't lacking here, but we don't notice an emphasis on zing or top end presence. It feels like these pickups respond to both light and heavy attack very evenly and with great balance.

Balancing familiarity with freshness is a tough task, but somehow Trevor seems to have a firm grip on the process. The combination of elevating his use of beautiful woods while pushing the sonic and tonal qualities of his guitars to new heights - all without compromising brand identity - is admirable to say the least. From the Growlers that came before to this newest 2025 build, we're reminded of just how great these guitars are.