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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Review: The new flagship

We take an in-depth look at Fender's new flagship American Professional II Stratocaster! Has Fender created a must-have guitar for the modern player?

Harley Benton ST-Travel: The perfect travel companion?

The new Harley Benton ST-Travel Candy Apple Red cuts away body wood - and price - to offer you a neat and compact little travel companion for your holiday.

Fender boosts Player Series with short-scale Duo Sonic, Mustang and Mustang Bass

Fender re-energises its Player Series by adding five new short-scale instruments: two new Mustangs, two Duo Sonic models and a new Mustang bass. We like.

Fender Telecaster vs Harley Benton TE: Can you tell the difference?

YouTuber intheblues has done a blind test between the Fender Telecaster and Harley Benton TE-52 NA Vintage Series models. Can you tell which is which? Tell us in our poll.

Duesenberg amps up the bling with Starplayer TV Gold and Silver editions

Going for gold! Duesenberg presents two strictly limited runs of its Starplayer TV guitar, featuring sumptuous gold or silver leaf finishes to celebrate its 25 anniversary.

NAMM 2020: Novo Guitars’ Solus – new boutique offset model launched

Novo Guitars has just launched possibly two of the greatest looking boutique single pickup, offset models of the year during Winter NAMM. But which one should you buy? The Solus F1 or M1?

NAMM 2020: Vox launches stylish new Bobcat V90 and S66 semi-hollow models

Vox reissues two classic 1960s Italian-made semi-hollow guitars, the Bobcat V90 and S66. Both have modern tweaks and features, yet retain the looks of yesteryear. Stacks of retro vibe on offer here.

Danelectro 64XT: Vintage offset looks with modern playability?

The new Danelectro 64XT models have vintage looks paired with modern-day hardware, so they should play like a modern-day guitar without the hassle of a vintage guitar.

Lucem Custom Designs launches Silver Series Orthodox guitar for the budget-conscious

UK builder Graham Skimming is launching his new wallet friendly Silver Series, with the Orthodox. A unique retro-flavoured design and vintage vibes.

PRS 35th Anniversary: Three new Custom 24 models and McCarty range updates

It's the PRS 35th anniversary year and the company is releasing three new Custom 24 models covering all price points: SE, S2 and Core. Plus the McCarty models are being tweaked a little for 2020.

Check out Wild Custom’s crazy new Gyrock revolving pickup system!

The Gyrock pickup system rotates two drums implanted into your guitar, each fitted with different bespoke SD pickups - for 15 combinations! It's insane! And very expensive...

Framus Panthera II Studio Supreme: Stunning tops and unique designs

Looks like Framus has pulled out all the stops on its Panthera II Studio Supreme: Both Masterbuilt and Teambuilt varieties come with a stunning flamed maple top and premium hardware throughout.

Back to the future: The G&L Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk returns to 1984

G&L issues new, updated version of the single-coil Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk that first saw the light of day back in 1984 with some modern-day modern features. and classy hardware.

Fender’s new Sixty-Six Alternate Reality guitar combines a Strat with a Jazz Bass

The Sixty-Six is Fender's latest Alternate Reality model, combining Strat and Jazz Bass designs. While the specs and early demos look/sound promising, will it prove a winner with punters?

Make your Cheap Squier sound like an American Fender: Upgrade your Potentiometers!

The tonal secrets of your guitar are often hidden in the controls and this is where cheaper guitars often fall down. The humble potentiometer can unleash your guitar's potential!

Blue Cat Audio unveils Re-Guitar virtual pick-up modelling plug-in

Blue Cat Audio says its new Re-Guitar plug-in can make your favourite guitar sound like it has P90s, humbuckers or single-coil pickups - or even transform an electric into an acoustic.

NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Short Scale bass

Ernie Ball Music Man has released their first ever Stingray Short Scale bass with a 30" scale length. But can these models keep that low-end intact?

Ceramic vs. Alnico: Which pickups sound better?

It's one of the oldest controversies in the guitar world: Ceramic vs. Alnico. Many players believe that Alnico is "warmer", whereas Ceramic sounds "colder". True? All is finally revealed...

Ernie Ball Music Man Steve Lukather Luke 25th Anniversary LIII

The Steve Lukather Luke model has always been a popular model, now they are marking the occasion with this Ernie Ball Music Man Luke 25th Anniversary LIII model

DiMarzio Richie Kotzen signature Strat replacement pickguard available at last!

Want some bona fide Richie Kotzen tones but can't be bothered tracking down one of those rare Kotzen signature Strats? DiMarzio have a proposition for you that's surprisingly affordable.

Eastwood planning Jack White replica of his Crestwood Astral II later this year

Fans of The White Stripes will know that this is the original model Jack White played before he got the more famous Airline guitar, now you can reserve your guitar at a decent price.

Is the PRS John Mayer ‘Stratocaster’ about to drop?

It's been rumoured for a year, and for the first time John Mayer has posted the first clean photo of a PRS model that looks a lot like a Fender Stratocaster...

Steinberger Guitars relaunches the Spirit Collection with the GT-PRO Deluxe guitar

Perhaps the ultimate travel guitar, the Steinberger GT Pro Deluxe is being re-launched in new colours that make it stand out from the crowd even more - is that even possible?

PRS S2 Series Studio – More Strat than a Stratocaster?

This American made PRS S2 Series Studio has a unique 5-way pickup selection switch that puts it in close competition with Fender's legendary Stratocaster guitars.