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Best Telecasters 2026: top Teles for all tastes
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Built to inspire: Yamaha heralds a new era for the Pacifica with long-awaited SC Standard Plus model
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Decoding the mysteries of the 1967 Martin D-35S with the slotted headstock
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"Its thoughtfully contoured hourglass shape is nipped and tucked in all the right places to nestle naturally against the (female) body in a way many traditional designs simply don’t.": Venus Revolution review
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"It gives my $2,800 American Vintage II Telecaster a serious run for its money": Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster review
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Best blues guitars 2026: these six-strings are ideal for all types of electric blues covering various price points
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Gibson gives the Les Paul Studio the Double Trouble treatment
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Acoustic Guitars
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Decoding the mysteries of the 1967 Martin D-35S with the slotted headstock
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Noel Gallagher’s (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? guitar is up for sale
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Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2026: great tone for less
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"An enlightening instrument that will force you to think about new ways to play the guitar – but it won't be for everyone": Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-string review
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Yamaha redefines the concept of the modern acoustic guitar with the TAS3 C TransAcoustic – which puts the entire creative process into one instrument
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How a luthier built an acoustic guitar that celebrates Palestinian heritage – raising money for medical aid along the way
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“It really has everything going for it”: Faith PJE Legacy FG4 Earth review
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The world’s first cardboard acoustic electric has been made – and it was crafted by the man who built guitars for Josh Homme and Steven Tyler
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Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2026: small-bodied, short scale sensations from Taylor, Martin, Fender and more
By Matt McCracken Last updated
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Bass Guitars
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How fretless bass master Steve DiGiorgio embraced frets on Testament’s 2016 metal masterstroke
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The moment Wings’ former sound engineer had to tell Paul McCartney his priceless Höfner bass guitar had been stolen
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A storm is coming as Gibson unveils modernized Thunderbird bass
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Best short-scale basses 2026: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points
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Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac and ZZ Top basses top the biggest four-string sales at historic Jim Irsay auction
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The Specials’ Ghost Town bass fetches thousands at auction – having been bought for just £200
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The origins of Ernie Ball Music Man – and how it all started with a bass
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The bass Bootsy Collins used to record a James Brown anthem has been listed on eBay
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The bass used to record The Special’s gloomy political anthem, Ghost Town, is headed to auction
By Phil Weller Published
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Beginner Guitars
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Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2026: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro
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Best beginner bass guitars 2026: top starter basses for beginners
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Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
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Best guitars for kids 2026: top electric and acoustic guitars for children
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Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized models
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Seriously? $109.99 for a genuine Telecaster?! Fender’s Squier Debut models are the ultimate beginner guitars, and with this wallet-friendly Prime Day discount, you'll have enough left over to buy a tuner
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Best guitars for beginners: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars
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What's a bridge? What's a headstock? What do we mean by a 'cutaway'? All the parts of a guitar explained
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“I’ve seen firsthand how technology and innovation have reshaped the six-string landscape”: 5 reasons why new guitar players have never had it so good
By Daryl Robertson Published
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Electric Guitars
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Best Telecasters 2026: top Teles for all tastes
By Amit Sharma Last updated -

Built to inspire: Yamaha heralds a new era for the Pacifica with long-awaited SC Standard Plus model
By Guitar World Staff Published -

"Its thoughtfully contoured hourglass shape is nipped and tucked in all the right places to nestle naturally against the (female) body in a way many traditional designs simply don’t.": Venus Revolution review
By Ellie Rogers Published -

"It gives my $2,800 American Vintage II Telecaster a serious run for its money": Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster review
By Matt Owen Published -

Gibson gives the Les Paul Studio the Double Trouble treatment
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Epiphone gives Gibson designs a fierce and affordable modern makeover with all new Futura series
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The Fender Vintera III line is here – and sets a new benchmark for its vintage-inspired guitars
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Sadler Vaden’s new signature SG is a working players’ guitar – and it could be Gibson’s 2026 sleeper hit
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Elvis’ 1968 Comeback Special Hagstrom Viking II is heading to auction (again) – and is expected to sell for over $1 million
By Janelle Borg Published
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Ukuleles
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Best ukuleles for beginners: top picks from soprano to tenor
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Best ukuleles: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles
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Get your summer strum on with a massive 20% off select Fender ukuleles
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Build a ukulele for only $20 with Harley Benton's Concert Ukulele DIY Kit
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NAMM 2022: Martin debuts ukuleles made of FSC tone woods and recovered “sinker” mahogany
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Find the right instrument for you for an amazing price with 15% off all Donner acoustic and electric guitar bundles, ukuleles, and more
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Harley Benton expands its ukulele offering with a new solidbody mini-strummer and three U-Bass models
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Martin ukulele set for space in first-ever all-civilian astronaut SpaceX expedition
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Fender expands its Artist Signature Series with the highly decorated Dhani Harrison Ukulele
By Sam Roche Published
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Gibson gives the Les Paul Studio the Double Trouble treatment
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Best 7-string guitars 2026: the ultimate guide to extended range instruments
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