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November 1, 2013Keyboards & Synths

Triton Extreme: An Extremely Powerful Legend

I would say it is one of the most exciting synthesizers ever to pass through my hands, especially because its programming can awaken creativity even in people who have only the…

November 1, 2013Drums & Cymbals

Tama Starclassic Performer

I find myself facing one of the incursions of the prestigious brand Tama into the world of the modern drum kit concept, and despite those who may think this brand's zenith came in…

November 1, 2013Drums & Cymbals

Meinl Cymbals: Constantly Evolving

Meinl is a German brand of cymbals and percussion instruments that is carving out a place among the leading names. To do so, it experiments and works with all kinds of materials…

November 1, 2013Drums & Cymbals

PDP 805: It Comes from Good Stock

It is common practice for well-regarded brands to devote part of their effort to developing more affordable models under a second brand. That way they reach a segment of the…

November 1, 2013Drums & Cymbals

Tamburo Opera Custom: Evolution and Revolution

It's incredible how certain things seem to have hit their ceiling when, suddenly, someone comes along and opens new paths. In the late '60s, people thought the definitive leap in…

November 1, 2013Drums & Cymbals

Pearl Forum FZ: A Kit to Remember

This time we've tested a drum kit that can be classified as “entry level,” mainly because of its price: 699 €. Keeping that figure in mind from the start forces a constant…

November 1, 2013Drums & Cymbals

NP Drums Snare

Today it's my turn to give my opinion on one of the snare drums presented by the brand NP, the result of development work by the company Nova Percusio S.L, located in Valencia…

November 1, 2013Drums & Cymbals

DW Collector's Maple Shell 14x4 Snare

As has become customary, it is increasingly common to see products from this American company on stages all over our country, not to mention the rest of the world. This…

November 1, 2013Basses

MTD, a Very Meticulous American Luthier

Select the best woods, effective pickups and extremely careful detailing, but only in the barest, most understated way necessary. Put all that together, and it will surely look a…

November 1, 2013Basses

Cort Bartolini Artisan A4: Solid and Effective

In 1960, in Korea, they began making guitars and other musical instruments under the name Cort. By 1973 they had reached a production, among other things, of more than 160,000…

November 1, 2013Basses

Sterling Ray 34 Natural: The Music Man Experience

If Leo Fender were still alive, he would surely be leading this new design. Ernie Ball laid the foundations of MUSIC MAN. Born in 1930, in 1958 he opened a small musical…

November 1, 2013Basses

Martin 00C-16GTAE. Bass Goes Unplugged

Achieving acoustic delicacy in perfect harmony with low-end power is no easy task. With great care and special attention in the selection of materials, Martin brings us this…

November 1, 2013Pedals & Effects

Zoom GFX-5. Guitar processor.

Amp simulation and multi-effects in a polished design with guaranteed versatility. Everyone knows the good work Zoom has done in the guitar processing market: multi-effects. For…

November 1, 2013Pedals & Effects

Rocktron Prophesy. A Top-Notch Preamp with Effects.

We've already talked quite a bit about the usefulness of guitar preamps that offer professional quality, even when run straight to line, thus saving us the amp. It's a tricky…

November 1, 2013Pedals & Effects

Behringer Bass V-AMP Pro: Moderately Priced

Behringer draws very mixed opinions from users. Within the common view of the company as an extremely inexpensive brand, some feel its products are more show than substance, while…

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