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"A high-quality alternative that may not only suit you better, but could also save you a stack of cash": Sire Larry Carlton L7dx review

With a reputation for quality on a budget, Sire shows us what it can do beyond entry-level guitars

Guitar World · Aug 10

"Once I'm playing, the Hush X Live feels much more like a 'real' guitar than the novelty I was first expecting." Donner Hush X Live Pro review

An ambitious, affordable, and fully-loaded guitar that looks to be a one-stop shop for all your traveling needs

Guitar World · Jul 17

"It's not the norm, but maybe it should be": Gibson Les Paul Special with Mini Humbuckers review

Trading the usual P90s for Mini Humbuckers, this Les Paul Special is bound to raise a few eyebrows with a different sound for a classic guitar

Guitar World · Jul 8

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"A big part of the appeal is the build quality, which truly stands out at this price point": Gretsch Electromatic Premier Jet review

Is Gretsch's new attempt at a Les Paul killer the perfect blend of features and single-cut affordability?

Guitar World · Jun 30

“The lower mids and bass vibrate through your body – it’s tone you can feel”: Gibson J-185 Century 12-Fret and J-45 Century 12-Fret review

A pair of historic acoustics from Gibson’s illustrious catalog to celebrate its century offlat-tops. But wait, these are 12-fretters. What’s going on?

Guitar World · Jun 20

"Tired of run-of-the-mill guitars? Well, this may be the six-string for you": Epiphone Futura RD Custom review

Epiphone drags a ‘70s cult classic kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a tight modern build

Guitar World · May 12

“Belying its stately, muted aesthetic, this is surely the most vicious artist series model in the Gibson catalog”: Gibson Mark Morton Les Paul Modern Quilt review

Lamb of God riff-master Mark Morton's Les Paul has been years in the making, subject to brutal road-testing, featuring a hot custom-wound humbucker pairing, but it's finally here

Guitar World · Feb 25

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“You may feel that the whole TransAcoustic thing is a novelty… we’d urge you to put aside your preconceptions”: Yamaha TAS3 C review

Reading a manual to find out how to connect your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth might deter some traditionalists, but there is treasure to be found for the adventurous

Guitar World · Jan 13

A classic beige Burberry trench coat has always been top of my wishlist, but Hannah Waddingham just made the case for mahogany

She joined Olivia Colman and Celia Imrie at the Claridge's Christmas tree unveiling

Woman & Home · Nov 26, 2025

“Aim to clone the style of the high-end UK Custom Shop models… To be honest, we’re struggling to find any negatives”: PJD Origin Series Carey Pro and St John Pro review

Known for its finely made production-led UK builds, PJD Guitars is now aiming for the mainstream with a range of Indonesian-made solidbodies and its lowest price points yet

Guitar World · Nov 16, 2025

"For garage, punk, and rock styles, it’s got the tonal firepower on offer": Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut review

A revived classic returns to the Gretsch line-up as an affordable, two-humbucker rock machine

MusicRadar · Sep 26, 2025

“It’s clear that the pickups on this guitar are geared for the loud and lewd stuff”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT review

Gretsch revives a 1960s cult-classic, delivering sharp looks and aggressive tones at a price that’s accessible for all

Guitar World · Sep 10, 2025

“Looks, feels and sounds far more expensive than it actually is”: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue TV Yellow review

The most affordable of the new Inspired by Gibson Custom models – but it could be a highlight of the range

MusicRadar · Jun 4, 2025

“If you’re all about getting as close as possible to period-correct as you can for this price point, then you won’t be disappointed here”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue review

We get hands-on with Epiphone’s ode to one of the most coveted Gibson guitars of all time

MusicRadar · Apr 29, 2025

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Guitar World · Apr 18, 2025

“It combines unique aesthetics with modern playability and impressive tone, creating a Firebird unlike any I’ve had the pleasure of playing before”: Gibson Firebird Platypus review

Gibson resurrects a curiosity from its past, allowing the Firebird to take flight once again

Guitar World · Apr 9, 2025

"A traditionally spec'd, workhorse machine that sounds like a Les Paul should while offering some limited-edition aesthetics": Gibson Les Paul 60s Double Trouble review

In what seems like a sly reference to some legal battles, Gibson brings a '60s-style Les Paul with vintage appeal

MusicRadar · Apr 7, 2025

“This is a beautiful, well-executed Les Paul, and that’s the sort of guitar you tend to hold onto for life. That’s as sound an investment as there is”: Gibson Les Paul Standard ‘50s Double Trouble review

Looking for a collectible Gibson electric without the Murphy Lab price tag? This limited edition model is a compelling twist on the current Les Paul Standard with the subtle whiff of vintage mojo

Guitar World · Mar 27, 2025

“The tuning did not need tweaking for the entire time we spent trying to avoid playing Stairway To Heaven”: Faith Eclipse Venus E/Cutaway & Neptune E/Cutaway 12-String review

“Designed as the ultimate stage guitars, with workhorse reliability and maximum performance capability,” theselook the part, but how do they deliver in terms of quality and tone?

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MusicRadar · Mar 20, 2025

"Whatever magic is in the Van Halen ear canals has been imparted here too": EVH SA-126 Special review

The first new design from EVH under Wolfgang Van Halen's watch is a Gibson-inspired semi-hollow with plenty of personality

Guitar World · Nov 11, 2024

“A handsome and versatile instrument that deserves its second chance”: Gibson Victory Figured Top review

It hardly set the world alight on its first release, but tasteful upgrades may yet see the new Victory models receive the recognition they deserve

Guitar World · Oct 22, 2024

"With effortless playability, charming good looks, and a distinctive sound, it's no wonder the J-45 is still going strong over 80 years after it was first introduced": Gibson J-45 Standard review

Gibson's legendary acoustic is beloved by everyone from Dylan to Slash, but is it really worth the price? We find out

Guitar World · Aug 1, 2024

“Delivers a stunning sound with bags of sustain and a complex tonal profile”: Sheeran by Lowden W05 review

Ed Sheeran's collaboration with Lowden brings us a comfortable acoustic guitar made in Northern Ireland

MusicRadar · Mar 29, 2024

"This contemporary Les Paul may look basic, but it more than delivers on playability and sound": Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite review

A proper stripped-back LP with none of the Gibson charm taken away

MusicRadar · Mar 15, 2024

"With effortless playability and the credentials to absolutely nail those iconic Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett tones": Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard review

The world's most famous Les Paul finally gets the Epiphone treatment – but is it worth it?

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