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Fender's cult classic offset, beloved by The Beatles and beyond, is back and supposedly better than ever
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After testing the water with a limited-edition version, PRS has added David Grissom’s semi-hollow signature to the Core lineup. But are we worthy?
EarthQuaker Devices and Dr Z join forces for a tube-based preamp and boost with flexible connectivity
A fascinating lost octave fuzz gets a reissue
Shifting the focus from the highlights of a decade to more specific years, Fender updates its Vintera range in a way that will please those who get a kick out of attention to vintage aesthetics
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