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Eastwood debuts the Micawber, a Keith Richards-inspired Tele-type factory-fitted with five strings
By Phil Weller Published
The Rolling Stones guitarist famously deems the sixth string unnecessary when churning out open G riffs. Eastwood has built the Micawber with that in mind

The enduring allure of the O.G. Stratocaster – and how drastically different two first-year Strats can be
By Dave Davidson Published
We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54

“One of the most impressive designs we’ve encountered in quite a while”: Valiant Mercury Distressed review
By Neville Marten Published
A guitar built in Ukraine that nods to the familiar yet brims with ideas to set it apart from the mundane

The story of Danny Gatton’s strange, magical ’53 Telecaster – and where it is today
By Chris Gill Published
With a Willie Nelson autograph carved into the finish and a mount for a “Magic Dingus Box” controller, “The Telemaster”’s #1 was truly one-of-a-kind

“Despite a few niggles, this guitar delivers excellence”: Gibson ES-335 ’50s review
By Pete Emery Published
Harking back to the golden age of guitar innovation, Gibson promises to deliver stellar vintage tones with this authentically spec’d 335

Fender Japan’s new Stratocaster collection is inspired by Kyoto, katanas and matcha
By Phil Weller Published
The Made in Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster celebrates Japanese culture with five fresh aesthetics

Meet the Reverend Kingbolt Air 390 – for those wanting to push the boundaries of their music
By Guitar World Staff Published
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Premium specs, top tier playability and seven pickup combinations define this semi-hollow stunner

“I’ve tested my fair share of import guitars – this Hawk flies above the rest”: Washburn Hawk review
By Paul Riario Published
There’s plenty to love about this refreshed reissue of Washburn's original Hawk guitar

Best parlor guitars 2026: sofa-friendly acoustics for every budget
By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more

The future of the S-style market? LsL Instruments shares first model since Fender cease-and-desist
By Matt Owen Published
The family-owned guitar maker was the first to publicly confirm it had been targeted by Fender’s legal action – and it’s taking steps to offset the impact
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