Epiphone Les Paul Standard Trans Blue: Blue Seduction!
Before handing this attractive Epiphone over to its winner, after it was raffled off on ispmusica, we put the guitar through our test bench. Even though it’s headed for the hands…
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Gear Tests.
Fender VG Stratocaster®: Tradition Renewed
Talking about Fender on the test bench means talking about a legend. One of the greats. Decades of history generating dreams, instruments and, I'd even venture to say, a style of…
Elmwood Stinger: A Top-Tier Guitar Amp
The next few pages are a full rundown of what I have in my hands right now: an amplifier from the company Elmwood, the Stinger model to be specific. Among all the options in our…
Seagull Coastline: The Flavor of 12 Strings
Txt: Román Vega A few years ago, Godin Guitar Company opened the Godin Acoustic studio, a workshop dedicated to developing new acoustic guitar designs and construction techniques…
Washburn WI200PROE: Because PRO Is More Than Three Letters
We like it heavy. Or at least that's what the designers of our new guest must have thought. When it comes to the modern metal scene, Washburn has always been right there in the…
George Tornado and El Dorado: Custom Amps Built in Spain
This month two combo amplifiers have us hooked: the “Tornado” and the “El Dorado,” from the company George. High-quality systems, built in Spain, that can help us find the sound…
Cort EVL K6: A Guitar for Metalheads
We're focusing on the darkest side of the guitar spectrum. If you like heavy metal, thrash, hardcore and so on, and you want a truly gothic look, you need to check out the Cort…
Mark Bass F1, an Excellent Bass Amp
Text: Martín Sequeros In just six years or so, working out of Italy, they have managed to establish worldwide an innovative electronic product of the highest professional caliber…
Raimundo 630 E: A Model of Versatility
It had been a while since I last reviewed a Spanish guitar. This occasion is somewhat special: the manufacturer, Raimundo, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It's certainly an…
Cort Pagelli: Loaded with Features
In this issue we dive fully into Cort guitars with a very particular model: the Pagelli. Cort is an incredibly large company, with an immense production output. Its guitars target…
Alhambra Cross Over: Where Acoustic Meets Classical
Alhambra sent us a guitar for review. I have to confess that until I unpacked it, I didn't know what it was, and I can assure you I was very surprised. As soon as I opened the…
Gibson SG Special Faded: SG Sound for About a Thousand Euros
Back on the test bench with Gibson. After savoring the Les Paul Special Faded models (single and double cutaway), our interest in this series has led us to the SG model. Will it…
Ibanez: Seven-String Alternatives
When people talk about seven-string guitars, the model that probably comes to mind first is the one we began to see, announced back in 1990, in the hands of Steve Vai. The name…
Framus Panthera Studio Custom 7-String
We continue our series of articles on seven-string guitars. The previous installment covered Schecter, where we looked at all its features. Now it's the turn of the Framus…
Laney LC Series: Lots of Amp, Little Money
To talk about Laney amplification and its founder, we'd have to go back 40 years. Let's get to know our protagonist a little. In 1960 the company's founder played bass in bands in…
Ovation VXT: Electric, Acoustic or Archtop?
Text: David Martín The new generation of VXT guitars presents hybrid instruments specially designed for those looking for the sound of a quality conventional electric guitar, and…
Schecter 007 Elite: Other 7-String Options
Schecter is an American company known for making guitars and basses at every level and in every style. Lately we have seen it compete with other companies in the industry…
Camps Flamenco Guitars: Comfort and Great Sound
It had been a while since any flamenco guitars other than the ones I usually play had passed through my hands. The truth is that I use the “Raimundo Midi” in very different…
Ashdown Superfly 500: Big Power in a Small Package
Text: Martín Sequeros ASHDOWN LABS has brought a very powerful amplifier to our stores, especially well suited to amplifying our bass on stage or in the studio without taking up…
Fernandes Goes Acoustic Too: D-18C EQ
Text: Román Vega Through various test benches, we've gotten to know (for quite some time now) this innovative, hard-rocking guitar brand. However, the Fernandes acoustic family…