Fender® 2015 Limited Edition 1955 Esquire®
This is an instrument based on the single-pickup classic that even preceded the Telecaster in Fender history. Everything about this instrument takes you back to that era, with a…
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Fender® Custom Shop 1952 Heavy Relic Telecaster®
The Fender Custom Shop 1952 Heavy Relic Telecaster is a faithful evocation of Fender's first workhorse, along with some improved, modern features. Ash body with Heavy Relic…
Fender® Custom Shop 1957 Relic Stratocaster®
The Fender Custom Shop 1957 Relic Stratocaster takes you straight back to the pivotal year when the instrument was perfected in the shape everyone knows today. Its alder body…
Fender® Custom Shop 1963 Relic Stratocaster®
The Fender Custom Shop 1963 Relic Stratocaster takes you straight back to the period when surf music was at its peak and the Strat underwent some notable design changes. Its alder…
Fender® Custom Shop 1970 Relic Stratocaster®
The Fender Custom Shop 1970 Relic Stratocaster offers the authentic style and sound of the era when the Strat rose to world domination on the music charts and in concert halls…
Fender® Custom Shop 1963 Relic Telecaster®
The Fender Custom Shop 1963 Relic Telecaster takes you back to the early years of one of the most electrifying decades in modern music. It has an alder body with Relic lacquer…
Gibson Les Paul 2015 Lineup
Every new Les Paul (except the Supreme...) comes standard with G Force, a further step forward in tuning systems that improves on what was already impressive about its…
Jackson® Misha Mansoor Signature Juggernaut
Misha Mansoor is acclaimed for his masterful guitar work with progressive metal band Periphery. Now Misha himself and Jackson have worked closely together on the Misha Mansoor…
Raimundo Bossa Nova 1: Comfort and Balance
I’ve just gotten home after a trip of more than 8,000 km. Behind me are some unforgettable days in the cities of Bangalore, Delhi and Agra, playing as a duo with pianist Javier…
Italia Mondial WoodTop: A Hybrid That Surprises
Italia never stops surprising us on the test bench. With a strong personality in their designs and finishes that can be deceiving, Italia guitars carve out a place among the…
Richwood Delta: From Jazz to Country.
The term electro-acoustic is possibly the most appropriate one for hollow-body electric guitars. Another name you often hear for this type of instrument is "semi-acoustic,"…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On Electric Guitars and Amps
Since the electric guitar went on the market in the 1950s, there has been a great variety of possibilities and, today, there is also a series of patterns, both sonic and…