Peavey Rockingham B6: Professional and Affordable
For a while now, people have been telling me about some low-to-mid-priced hollow-body guitars that, from what I've heard, tend to have the qualities of a very good instrument…
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Gear Reviews.
Takamine EF26ISWR, Well Made
At the foot of Mount Takamine in Sakashita, Japan, Takamine has accumulated more than 40 years of history devoted to the research, innovation and craft of guitar making. The…
Alhambra 9P CW E2. Bordering on perfection.
We have in our hands this Cutaway model, Alhambra's top of the line. A guitar handcrafted with select materials, as you can see in the spec sheet, using solid woods exclusively…
Taylor 314 CE. Luxury with a personal sound.
I'd already had similar impressions when testing other guitars from Taylor, although previously I had tested lower-end models. Taylor is known for an entirely personal approach to…
Veracruz MOD 707 BK: A Mid-Range Classical Guitar with Preamp
Today we test a guitar from Veracruz, a brand I already know from other occasions when I have tried acoustics from a somewhat higher range than the model I have in hand today…
Ludwig Pro Beat
These drums enjoyed their golden age in the 1960s, when the brand won the backing of Ringo Starr, drummer for The Beatles. That started a long list of famous artists who endorsed…
POD XT: Quality and Versatility Live and in the Studio
Among the many products from Line 6, one of the most emblematic is undoubtedly the POD, a small preamp with built-in effects and models of the most important amplifiers. As always…
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Roadster: the ultimate amplifier?
We're kicking off the season on the right foot. You probably got your fill last month with the Epiphone and the X3 Live, right? But for a guitar to sound, you need an amplifier…
L R Baggs Acoustic: The Universe of Acoustic Amplification
The music world has many kinds of situations, and the same goes if we focus specifically on the guitar. We can split it into two clearly distinct universes: electric and acoustic…
Mesa Boogie Transatlantic TA-15: Small Tube Amps With Big Ideas
These days, very few people involved in the guitar world don't know Mesa Boogie®. But if you're one of them, this may be your chance to learn something about one of today's most…
Fender ’64 Vibroverb Custom: Innovates, Doesn’t Emulate. The Real Thing.
In this amplification special, Fender amplification could not be missing. A true gem has landed in my hands: the FENDER ’64 Vibroverb Custom. In plain language, and after the…
Yamaha BBT 500-110: Manageable and Easy to Carry
Today nobody is unaware of the name of the great Japanese brand YAMAHA, which, after making such diverse revolutionary products prized on the world market for their excellent…
Ashdown Radiator 1: Great Sound and Portability
So what about amplifying the acoustic guitar? Both in the studio and on stage, we'll have to deal with capturing the sound of our acoustic guitar. Technology has come a long way…
Ibanez Troubadour T35: Maximum Control
Our acoustic guitar is usually a faithful companion. Even the most electric, metal-minded guitarists have a soft spot for acoustics on certain compositions. Amplifying one is…
Gibson Les Paul Special: A Les Paul Within Reach
As you all know, talking about Gibson means talking about the big leagues. It is one of the most legendary and iconic electric guitar brands, and it has served as the reference…
Fulltone Tested: Quality Above All
Pedals, pedals, pedals… phew! We have so many options these days; just walk into your music store and look at the shelves packed with them. At times like this, you have to…
Fernandes Monterey Pro and Its Sustainer
A new encounter with Fernandes, guitars I had already had the chance to hear in rehearsal rooms and on the test bench, through the "Vertigo" model. Today I have in my hands the…
Alhambra A4 Cutaway in Flamed Maple
In this issue, where we cover new guitars through our usual test benches, we come across a new jewel from the Alhambra organization. The word jewel isn't an undeserved literary…
Gibson EB 5-String Bass: The Elegance of Simplicity
Body: Solid ash Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood Tuners: Grover Bridge: Babicz full-contact Pickups: Case: Included Approximate price: €1,100 Distributor: Gibson
The Fender Jazz Bass Across 3 Eras: 60th Anniversary
Musical instruments have evolved according to the tastes of each era and the genius of those who successfully redesigned them. History has recorded true masters who were able to…