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“A great choice for guitarists seeking an affordable semi-hollow that looks and sounds different”: D’Angelico Premier SS review
By Chris Gill published
Because a super-classy, versatile semi doesn't have to break the bank

Heritage turns to the budget guitar market with its all-new Ascent range – which starts from just $195
By Phil Weller published
With its new Les Paul-style and semi-hollow builds, Heritage is aiming to make its models more accessible than ever

The creation and evolution of the Stratocaster
By Alan di Perna published
Timeless, iconic, yet also indisputably a product of the era in which it was designed, the Stratocaster was shaped in huge part by a few oft-overlooked players – one of whom suggested the whammy bar so he could get more money as a session guitarist

Fender gives its Player II Series a high-spec metal makeover with limited-edition FSR Advanced drop
By Matt Owen published
A range of finishes have been rolled out to UK retailers as Fender gives its humble Player II line a serious revamp

Greeny will always be Kirk Hammett’s pride and joy. But this uber-rare 1959 Gibson ES-335 is a close second – and it has a surprising history
By Chris Vinnicombe published
What’s rarer than a Burst, rarer than a korina Flying V, and even rarer than a korina Explorer? A vintage guitar that Kirk Hammett believes is second only to Greeny when it comes to the best-sounding instruments in his arsenal…

Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2025: 8 killer options for beginners and pros
By James Farmer last updated
Find the ultimate workhorse with our pick of the best electric guitars you can currently buy for less than $1,000

Fender adds new period-accurate Stratocaster and Telecaster to its American Vintage II roster – plus stunning new finishes for existing models
By Janelle Borg published
The new models continue to honor the series' ethos of producing the highest-quality, period-accurate guitars from Fender's golden years of craftsmanship

PRS gives four of its most beloved SE electrics an exotic wood makeover with latest limited-edition drop
By Matt Owen published
A quartet of SE stalwarts have been given a luxurious cosmetic update, while the beloved SE Swamp Ash Special receives a small but mighty upgrade
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