Vox Virage SSC-33 VC: Tomorrow's Vintage
Little needs to be said to introduce one of the great brands in the guitar world: VOX. It is known especially for its amplification, with a classic British flavor and a prized…
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Fender G5 by Roland: A More Affordable Take on the VG
What an interesting afternoon we have ahead! Why? Because when two giants of the musical instrument market join forces to launch a new product, things get exciting. What can we…
Stix Guitars LP: Powerful, Considering Its Low Price
When you are shopping for a moderately priced instrument, contrary to what people think, you need to pay special attention and care to your choice. It is very important that the…
Ibanez DTT700-MGS Destroyer: The Return of a Classic
To talk about Ibanez is to talk about rock. That barely known Japanese company that started out copying the designs of the eternal guitar giants (you know who I mean) has, since…
Sterling JP50: John Petrucci Signature by Music Man®
I was thinking about the most fitting headline to open this test. Really, I'd sum it up in one sentence: one hell of a guitar for around 800 € (at the time we tried it). I had…
Suhr Classic Fiesta Red. A Monster Guitar. Words Are Superfluous.
This month we've come across a superstar that's also very much in fashion; it has all the ingredients to succeed in the complicated world of Strats®. There's little left to add to…
Parker Southern Nitefly Natural: Telecaster®-Style Tone
Let the introductions begin: contest winner, this is your guitar; guitar, this is the contest winner. We review one of the two products in the prize going to the finalist of the…
Parker MaxxFly DF624RB: What a Beast, Man
By now, it's hard to try an instrument you don't know and be amazed by it. If you're used to playing guitar, a new product in your hands may feel rewarding, accurate, with good…
EVH Wolfgang® Special: Rock the Van Halen Way
If we asked for the names of five guitarists who have been crucial to the history of music, Van Halen's name would surely come up in a great many answers. What can we say about…
Steinberger ZT3 TransTrem®: Built to Race
After testing this instrument, I remembered exactly what we mean when we talk about a real axe. Impeccable in practically every respect. However you look at it, it stands out…
Framus Renegade Custom II: Legendary Sound
Just a few days ago I had this classic yet renewed guitar in my hands. My previous experiences with Framus have always been positive: good guitars, great sound and careful…
Brian May Signature Guitar: Not Just for Queen Fans
Let he who has never tried to play a “Queen” tune on six strings cast the first stone. The man who built his own guitar on a budget of 8 pounds sterling, and who helped create…
Ibanez Prestige SV5470A: Versatility Takes the Lead
It had been a while since I'd gone up against a top-of-the-line Ibanez. This time, and for a limited time, a true jewel of the Prestige series, the product of the Team J. Craft's…
Gibson Dusk Tiger: To Infinity and Beyond!
To be honest, the guitar in front of me is anything but ordinary. Whichever way you look at it, it has loads of features to talk about, even though at first glance it simply looks…
Riley Raw Custom: New Instruments Making a Strong Entrance
A brand rarely seen in these parts. Its designer is a musician who has worked with the main guitar factories in Europe, Korea and China. That experience gave him very clear…
Godin Velocity: Quality at a Competitive Price
This is one of those occasions when I regret having done this review. It is torture; a temptation. I set out to put this Godin through the usual tests, coffee in hand and on…
Fender Stratocaster Deluxe Roadhouse: A Mexican SRV?
It had been a while since we last sank our teeth into anything from this historic guitar giant. What could I expect? In recent years, Fender®'s Mexican series have seen a far…
Encore: affordable and pleasant to play.
Some musicians look down on guitars priced under €170, as if there were no need for them to exist. Quite the opposite, and as you might well expect, it's essential that someone…
Jackson DKMG Dinky vs. Dean ML Knight: Heavy Hitters
It had been a long time since we squared off with models from these two great classics of the metal scene. And most importantly, they've rarely let us down. So this month, ISP…
Peavey HP Signature Special CT: The Jewel of Peavey
It had been a while since we aimed this high with Peavey. How do we fix that? Simple: “Give me the best you've got.” And no wonder. Considering the excellent results we've had…