Dave Burrluck

It's been a bumper year for PRS, which is fitting as it's the firm's 30th Anniversary.

Not your normal toggle switch

The long-running Excalibur, introduced in 1991, is a much more mainstream vision than many of Vigier's earlier designs, but it's the guitar that has put the brand on the international map

We looked at one of Freshman's new, all-solid wood full-size Songwriter acoustics back in August, and on the cute front this little 'traveller' wins hands down

In broad terms, this new semi-solid S2 version of PRS' long-serving Singlecut sticks closely to the all-solid version in both shape and specification

The S2 Custom 22's major difference, along with that lower price-point, is the plainer 'blue-collar' vibe...

It's just over a year since PRS launched its affordable S2 line. To celebrate, here are three new S2 semis

Founded by designer Steve Bragg, Canada-based Empress Effects offers a broad and increasing range of stompboxes with more than a different slant or two

Oops, we missed the 40th anniversary... but, hey, 41 is cool. Let's toast the original Godin guitar concept

Has Junior made a friend? We check out Manchester manufacturer Gordon Smith's take on a Gibson classic

Another retro American-style gem revived in the far east

A serious live jumbo for 500 notes? Trust Takamine to get the job done

After expanding its Custom Shop, in 2013 Schecter launched its Production Series line of instruments. But does this guitar have the ingredients to become a major player?

After a different kind of electro-acoustic sound? Look no further...

We get all 'jazz hands' with this deep-body single-cut

Bill Comins is a top-flight USA luthier and the GCS-1, constructed in Korea, represents his first offshore venture

We put the glammed-up Bigsby-equipped semi-acoustic to the test

We take a trip to semi-acoustic ladyland

Tired of the same old electro-acoustic dreadnought? Let the folks from Gretsch spruce things up as only they can...

Kent-based maker Jon Case is known for his stylised, modern designs that have the endearing quality of appearing new yet strangely familiar

Lovers of pristine new instruments, please look away. Nineboys has really excelled itself with this pre-war parlour-style electro that looks, in its Black Wear finish, completely knackered

Based in Southend, Dan MacPherson is one of the most experienced UK guitar makers you, quite possibly, won't have heard of

Now in its eighth year of production, the Classic Player series includes some of our favourite models, such as the Cabronita and Baja Teles...