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"Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside, this is a very capable bass for aggressive punk, rock and metal styles" Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review
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“If a guitar looks like a dread, then it’s going to sound like one, too. But not here”: JWJ Chorale Select review
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“An outline that’s both striking and original with an almost bygone vibe”: West Valley Indiana review
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Mosrite Guitars – the underdog firm loved by Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, and Johnny Ramone – is back
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Is this the holy grail of all holy grail Fender Stratocasters?
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Nick Johnston embraces his Mastodon turn with his most metal signature Schecter yet
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Best classical guitars 2026: nylon-string guitars for every budget
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Acoustic Guitars
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“If a guitar looks like a dread, then it’s going to sound like one, too. But not here”: JWJ Chorale Select review
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Search launched for Boston guitarist Brad Delp’s long-lost Taylor 12-string
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How to record acoustic guitars at home – and why you need a dedicated setup
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“Martin’s mahogany guitars have always punched above their weight – this punches harder still”: Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell review
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Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every guitarist whatever your budget
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Martin overhauls its affordable Road Series – and splits it into Retro and Modern builds
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Tim Henson launches premium versions of his Ibanez nylon-electric signatures, the TOD100N and TOD100FMN
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Tosin Abasi’s long-awaited nylon-string is finally here – and he collaborated with another guitar company to make it a reality
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It’s a dream come true as Molly Tuttle gets two signature Martin acoustics
By Phil Weller Published
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Bass Guitars
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"Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside, this is a very capable bass for aggressive punk, rock and metal styles" Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review
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Best bass guitars 2026: long and short-scale bass options for beginners to pros
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Aria marks 40 years since Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's passing by reissuing his posthumous signature bass
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"A well-chosen feature set that really elevates it above similarly priced short-scales”: Cort GB-Short Scale Bass review
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"Hits the sweet spot of Fender’s heritage, sound, practicality and price": Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass review
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Höfner, the famed instrument maker behind Paul McCartney’s iconic Violin Bass, reportedly files for bankruptcy
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Bootsy Collins' first Fender Jazz Bass has just been sold at auction – and shot past its estimate
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The cheapest bass Fender makes isn't just useful for beginners – save a huge 20% on it this Black Friday
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Bassists, this one's for you – 9 great Black Friday bass guitar deals with up to $250 off Fender, Yamaha, Darkglass, Line 6 and more
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Beginner Guitars
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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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Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2026: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro
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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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“An outline that’s both striking and original with an almost bygone vibe”: West Valley Indiana review
By Dave Burrluck Published -

Mosrite Guitars – the underdog firm loved by Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, and Johnny Ramone – is back
By Phil Weller Published 5 Comments -

Is this the holy grail of all holy grail Fender Stratocasters?
By Huw Price Published -

Nick Johnston embraces his Mastodon turn with his most metal signature Schecter yet
By Phil Weller Published -

Mark Morton’s signature Gibson Les Paul has been in the making for more than 3 years – now it’s finally here
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“I couldn't believe I was playing a guitar where the strings were not attached to anything”: YouTuber builds experimental guitar with floating strings – and it changed the way he played
By Phil Weller Published 5 Comments -

Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cut and Les Paul Special Double Cut review
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Is Gibson about to start making seven-strings and baritones? A NAMM tease all but confirms it
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Eric Gales’ hotly anticipated signature Kiesel is here
By Phil Weller 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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Best classical guitars 2026: nylon-string guitars for every budget
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Mark Morton’s signature Gibson Les Paul has been in the making for more than 3 years – now it’s finally here
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Best beginner bass guitars 2026: top starter basses for beginners
By Jonathan Horsley Last updated
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