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“For James Hetfield fans, this guitar is a no-brainer”: Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG review

Epiphone's latest Explorer delivers the ultimate unofficial tribute for Metallica fans

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"Where this guitar truly shines is under the fingers of a blues or folk picker": Epiphone Blues King Studio review

Epiphone takes a swing at a regal pint-sized parlour, but unfortunately, there are some QC issues

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“Virtually every sound I conjure recalls a classic player or style: there’s something very special about mahogany and P-90s!” Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut review

Along with the punk classic Les Paul Junior double-cut, the twin pickup Special is now readily available from Gibson USA. It might be stripped down but it’s a great platform for its two P-90s.

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"Brings a different vibe for Gretsch to an accessible price point": Gretsch Streamliner Jet 1 Pickup review

An affordable, uber-cool workhorse guitar that packs a lot of punch despite its streamlined spec sheet

Guitar World

"Some might say this is far from a valid Oasis signature guitar, having only come into play earlier this year": Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard review

What started this year as a ’mystery’ guitar and then became a 25-only £17k collector’s piece is now a Gibson USA ‘Paul for the people

Guitar World

Move over, brown: Glidden’s 2026 color of the year introduces the softer neutral we’ve been waiting for

Glidden has announced Warm Mahogany as their Color of the Year – it's the perfect deep red that's rich but understated all at the same time

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"This is a guitar that proves affordability can still bring looks that stun": Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT review

Gretsch makes a few tweaks to the G5230T to bring us a variation with more than a little sparkle

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“Forget the name on the headstock, at this price this Les Paul is a steal”: Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard review

Epiphone's latest collaboration with Joe Bonamassa sets its sights on his rare-finish, P-90-equipped 1955 Gibson Les Paul

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"While the aesthetic flourishes grab the headlines, this guitar’s mismatched specs are its secret weapon": Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul Standard Goldtop review

A Les Paul dressed up like an ES-295, Gibson's latest signature certainly has plenty of visual appeal, but can it deliver on playability and tone?

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“A great statement guitar. It looks fantastic, plays well and sounds superb”: Epiphone Jimi Hendrix Love Drops Flying V review

Prepare to kiss the sky with Epiphone’s latest ‘Inspired By…’ model, as the Gibson Custom Shop collaboration bears fruit with a Hendrix classic with a serious spec

Guitar World

"This single-pickup beauty is a straight-talking, no-nonsense guitar that takes no prisoners in the pursuit of great tone": Epiphone Yungblud SG Junior review

Epiphone injects some much-needed youngblud into its sprawling artist collection with a contemporary take on a vintage classic

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"This guitar is a solid choice for those seeking vintage style and sound without the vintage price tag": Epiphone Les Paul Special review

Time to reevaluate an entry-level classic?

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“With warm mids, compressed and focussed lows and a militant top-end, this guitar makes short work of classic rock riffage”: Gibson Theodore Standard

They say you should never judge a book by its cover and that's certainly true of Gibson's newest creation

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“A punky-edged rock ’n’ roll machine that’s light on your shoulder but far from lacking in heft”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite review

This is the lightest solidbody LP we’ve ever encountered, and comes in snappy colors with classic rock tones

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“Just the ticket for those aspiring to recreate the monstrous riffs from across Thayil’s remarkable discography”: Guild Polara Kim Thayil review

It took three decades, but the wait is finally over, the Soundgarden icon has got his name on a Polara. Was it worth it? You bet

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Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Plain Top Inverness Green review – a bold new Custom Color for the landmark single-cut

Gibson’s poster child gets a bonnie upgrade with the Custom Color Series. Inverness Green? It's an Inver-yes from us

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Gibson J-45 Standard review

Gibson proves the workhorse is every bit as relevant today as it was when it was released over 80 years ago

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Fender Gold Foil Telecaster review

When is a Telecaster not a Telecaster? When it comes with a pair of mini-humbuckers, a mahogany body and ebony fingerboard like this one…

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Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior review

The Green Day leader gets a new signature in typical showman style, with a fresh pickup design that dates back to the late ’50s

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Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster review

The American Acoustasonic was widely regarded as the most versatile of Fender's bold hybrid range yet, but how does it translate to the more affordable Player Series?

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Pageant participants in queen's jubilee celebrate diverse UK

As Clary Salandy pushes open the kitchen door at a nondescript community center in west London, her visitors pause, astonished by what they find

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