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“Here’s something special the geniuses at Ernie Ball Music Man have worked up”: Tosin Abasi teases incredible aged metal finish for the Kaizen that’s like nothing we have seen on a guitar before
By Jonathan Horsley published
What would you call this one? Industrial Terminator chrome?
"This model is a benchmark for a beginner's electric guitar": Squier Sonic Mustang HH
By Rob Laing published
A favourite from the Squier Bullet line is now a Sonic series guitar – and it's still ticking a lot of boxes for us
NAMM 2024: “It’s an invitation for musicians of all levels to experience the iconic design features” – Strandberg makes its revolutionary headless design more affordable with the $999 Boden Essential
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Boden Essential is the most affordable Strandberg yet, and shares plenty DNA with its premium forebears, from the unique bodyshape and EndurNeck to the headless profile
Best Telecasters 2024: Fender Telecasters for every budget
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Our pick of the best Telecasters that prove Leo Fender’s first born is still the most versatile guitar design of all time
Can you make a $499 Epiphone Les Paul Special rival a USA Gibson costing over three times as much?
By Rob Laing published
Zach Broyles from Mythos Pedals proves it
NAMM 2024: 5 super hot electric guitars you need to check out from the ESP Guitars mega-launch
By Jonathan Horsley published
Featuring Bill Kelliher's hefty new double-cut, thrash legend Gary Holt's red on black GH SV-200, a Junior-inspired singlecut with an ESP-exclusive Seymour Duncan humbucker and more
NAMM 2024: “Uncompromising Gretsch power and fidelity in stunning style”: Electromatic series expanded with fresh finishes and ltd edition Pristine models
By Jonathan Horsley published
Those limited edition Pristine Jet and Center Block Double-Cut models are very easy on the eye as Gretsch once more adds seriously classy options to its sensibly priced Electromatic range
NAMM 2024: Charvel raises the (whammy) bar for its shredder-spec Pro-Mod series with super-hot Bubblegum Pink and Malibu Sunset colours and distressed nitro finishes
By Jonathan Horsley published
The hot-rodded guitar specialist brand does not disappoint with ergonomic builds, double-locking Floyd Rose and two-point Gotoh vibratos, Seymour Duncan pickups as standard
NAMM 2024: Machine Gun Kelly’s Schecter Razor Blade is the wildest looking signature guitar you’ll see this year
By Jonathan Horsley published
With a design like this it had better cut through the mix
Gibson unveils head-turning refresh of its most famous electric guitar with the launch of the slimmed-down (and more affordable) Les Paul Modern Lite
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Modern Lite has a thin mahogany body with a belly cut for comfort, and comes in fresh solid-colour finishes with matching headstocks – and with a refreshing $1,499 price tag
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