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Also owned by George Harrison, Eric Clapton's “Fool” SG was already legendary by the time it ended up in Todd Rundgren's hands – but that journey had taken its toll
By Phil Weller published
An emblem of Clapton’s Cream days and the Summer of Love, it was in dire need of some TLC by the time Rundgren got his hands on it

“It's probably this year's greatest metal guitar so far, even if it lacks the pointy edges to prove it": Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia LM-87 review
By Jonathan Horsley published
The most-anticipated metal guitar of 2025 is here but is it worth getting all offset about?

Scott Ian is in his “Bruce Lee era” and giving his signature King V a solid makeover – complete with the classic Jackson logo
By Phil Weller published
The thrash metal legend has given his signature axe a major overhaul, and owning one won’t break the bank either

Fender Japan celebrates the ’60s with the return of its Traditional Collection
By Phil Weller published
The collection’s Class of 2025 offers the firm’s premium craftsmanship and a raft of nostalgic colorways

“Does a damn good job of delivering searing metal tones that go far beyond what you’d expect from the price point”: Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11 review
By Matt McCracken published
I put Jackson’s cheapest electric guitar to the test to see if it really does chug

“With its tone knob backed off this thing gets sasquatch-hairy without losing clarity. It’s a surprisingly killer stoner rock machine”: EVH SA-126 Standard review
By Phil Weller published
Wolfgang Van Halen’s adventurous high-gain-friendly, semi-hollow signature gets a budget build – but does the magic carry across?

What’s the hardest part about designing a fresh guitar? According to Novo Guitars, it's probably not one you’d expect
By Phil Weller published
This particular component accounts for “80%” of a new design's success, according to Novo’s Travis Tingley and session ace JD Simo

Best Strat-style guitars 2025: Our choice of the finest S-style guitars for all budgets and players
By Matt McCracken last updated
Don’t want a Fender? Here’s our expert pick of the top Strat-style electric guitars from the likes of Ibanez, Yamaha, G&L, PRS and more

Fender teams up with country superstar Brad Paisley on a signature Telecaster that brings back a cult classic finish from the 1960s
By Janelle Borg published
The Limited Edition “Lost Paisley” Telecaster revives the short-lived Summer of Love and psychedelia-inspired Paisley finish that Fender first launched in 1968
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