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Ibanez drops a stunning seven-string signature for metal shredder Hazuki – but it’s a Japan exclusive
By Phil Weller Published
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Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Ad guitar sells for $2,734,000 at auction
By Matt Owen Published
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The Gibson ES-355 that broke up in Oasis in 2009 has sold at auction – but the Wonderwall acoustic failed to sell
By Phil Weller Published
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The incredible story of Jimmy Page’s 1957 Gretsch that fetched over $130,000 at auction – 50 years after he gave it away for free
By Huw Price Published
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The Fender x Hello Kitty Stratocaster is officially back – and it’s got a limited-edition new look
By Phil Weller Published
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Missed out on the Hello Kitty guitars? Loog is now launching kid-friendly acoustics and a Fender-approved Strat
By Janelle Borg Published
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Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2025: get more for your money
By Chris Bird Last updated
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Acoustic Guitars
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Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2025: get more for your money
By Chris Bird Last updated
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Best acoustic guitars 2025: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
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Martin teams up with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy for a new signature model – and reintroduces an old favorite
By Janelle Borg Published
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I've recommended this beginner acoustic countless times, and with $136 off, it's an even easier choice – don't hang about, though, the sale ends today!
By Daryl Robertson Published
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Built during WWII, the 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo is far more than a J-45 in fancy dress
By Dave Davidson Published
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“John Lennon’s 12-string has a similar trebly edge to it”: Framus Hootenanny 12-string and 6-string review
By David Mead Published
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Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 2025: expert picks for great tone on a budget
By Rob Laing Last updated
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Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt teams up with Martin for a new signature model that blends tradition with a key, ultra-modern twist
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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From Green Day to Eric Clapton, meet the Taylor acoustic guitar you didn't know was responsible for some of the biggest songs in the world
By Daryl Robertson Published
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Bass Guitars
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Best bass guitars 2025: long and short-scale bass options for beginners to pros
By Jonathan Horsley Last updated
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Leo Lyons on the bass that appeared at Woodstock, has been played by Hendrix, and is on three UFO classics
By Huw Price Published
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“It evokes a cool old Jazz Bass that's picked up some useful mods over its life”: Squier Classic Vibe Active ’70s Jazz Bass review
By Connor Flys Published
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“It might not be to all tastes, but its retro charm and sonic potential are compelling indeed”: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass review
By Connor Flys Published
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Adrian Younge’s new semi-fretless signature Fender is perhaps the craziest Jazz Bass the company's ever released
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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Best basses for metal 2025: our selection of the best basses for heavy music across all budgets
By Chris Corfield Last updated
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Best 5-string bass guitars 2025: from budget workhorses to high-end boutique beasts
By Matt McCracken Last updated
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“I said to my tour manager, ‘I need 350 bucks,’ which he wasn’t happy about. That bass changed my career”: In 1981, Pino Palladino bought a fretless StingRay that altered the course of his musical life – now it’s been recreated as a signature model
By Matt Owen Published
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“Could this Dingwall convert newcomers to fanned frets? Well, why not?”: Dingwall SP1 review
By Connor Flys Published
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Beginner Guitars
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Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2025: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
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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
By Janelle Borg Published
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Best guitars for kids 2025: top electric and acoustic guitars for children
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
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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
By Daryl Robertson Published
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Best beginner electric guitars 2025: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
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Best guitars for beginners 2025: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars
By Chris Corfield Last updated
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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
By Jenna Scaramanga Published
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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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Best beginner bass guitars 2025: starter basses for beginners
By Jonathan Horsley Last updated
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Electric Guitars
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Ibanez drops a stunning seven-string signature for metal shredder Hazuki – but it’s a Japan exclusive
By Phil Weller Published
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Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Ad guitar sells for $2,734,000 at auction
By Matt Owen Published
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The Gibson ES-355 that broke up in Oasis in 2009 has sold at auction – but the Wonderwall acoustic failed to sell
By Phil Weller Published
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The incredible story of Jimmy Page’s 1957 Gretsch that fetched over $130,000 at auction – 50 years after he gave it away for free
By Huw Price Published
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The Fender x Hello Kitty Stratocaster is officially back – and it’s got a limited-edition new look
By Phil Weller Published
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The Smashing Pumpkins designed some wild Yamaha guitars to celebrate their first gigs in Japan in 12 years – and they were played live
By Phil Weller Published
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Best electric guitars 2025: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
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Gibson has launched Custom and Epiphone replicas of the Back to the Future ES-345 – but its search for the long-lost original guitar goes on
By Matt Owen Published
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Ariel Posen is a Stratocaster lifer – but his signature guitar wants to be a Jazzmaster
By Jamie Dickson Published
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Ukuleles
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Best ukuleles for beginners 2025: top picks from soprano to tenor
By Simon Fellows Last updated
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Best ukuleles 2025: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles
By Chris Corfield Last updated
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Get your summer strum on with a massive 20% off select Fender ukuleles
By Matt McCracken Published
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Build a ukulele for only $20 with Harley Benton's Concert Ukulele DIY Kit
By Sam Roche Last updated
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NAMM 2022: Martin debuts ukuleles made of FSC tone woods and recovered “sinker” mahogany
By Matt Parker Published
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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
By Guitar World Staff Published
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Harley Benton expands its ukulele offering with a new solidbody mini-strummer and three U-Bass models
By Sam Roche Published
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Martin ukulele set for space in first-ever all-civilian astronaut SpaceX expedition
By Matt Owen Published
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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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More about Guitars
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Best acoustic guitars under $500 in 2025: get more for your money
By Chris Bird Last updated
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The Smashing Pumpkins designed some wild Yamaha guitars to celebrate their first gigs in Japan in 12 years – and they were played live
By Phil Weller Published
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Best electric guitars 2025: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
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