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Wes Borland’s Jackson King V went from factory floor reject to Limp Bizkit icon – now it’s been released as a signature guitar
Borland’s Custom Shop V started out as a left-handed factory reject – and this signature reissue replicates it in all its glory
This week's hottest new guitar gear – including a pedal you can wear on your wrist (sort of)
New AZ models from Ibanez, a fresh baritone for Ed Sheeran, and the final piece of Misha Mansoor's Jackson Juggernaut jigsaw all headline this week's roundup
How Ozzy Osbourne pushed Gus G to change his guitar of choice
Gus G rocked up to the Ozzy gig with his Star guitar – a distinct stylistic departure from the guitars wielded by his predecessors
The time Misha Mansoor found his lost Jackson Juggernaut signature guitar in a Guitar Center
Mansoor was left with seller’s remorse until social media saved the day
Jackson’s Diablo crossover Kelly is inspired by the Lord of Hatred – but you’re still going to love it
Fans begged for the Diablo Kelly to make a return after Jackson dropped a Custom Shop version in 2023
Jackson finally releases Misha Mansoor’s Surfcaster – one of the most anticipated guitar releases of the modern era
Almost two years after the Periphery maestro first showed off his baritone Surfcaster, Jackson has made it available as a limited-edition custom shop model
All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including Line 6’s most hotly anticipated Helix update
Eye-popping new drops from Harley Benton and EVH, the revival of the beloved Thunderbird bass, and a potential Strymon killer headline this week's gear roundup
Best short-scale basses 2026: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points
From Fender to Gibson, Gretsch to Spector, here are our top picks for the best short-scale basses on the market right now
