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Gretsch goes for sophisticated simplicity with the rock- and metal-minded Streamliner CVT
High-output pickups, a fast-playing neck and performance details make this sports car-looking axe a steal at $249
How Steinberger started the headless revolution – with a little help from Eddie Van Halen and Allan Holdsworth
Ned Steinberger didn't invent the headless guitar but his GL series captured a moment in the ’80s that changed guitar for good
Blind guitarist didn’t realize fret markers were a thing – until he was given a game-changing guitar with a tactile ‘navigation neck’
When Anthony Ferraro highlighted the difficulty blind and partially sighted guitar players face in navigating the fretboard, boutique builder NVision Guitars came to the rescue
How Charvel spawned a custom shop revolution – and became the premier guitar maker in the age of shredders
Wayne Charvel's namesake brand started life as a small parts and repair facility and ended up building guitars played by the biggest virtuosos on the planet
What this Golden Era ’63 SG tells us about Gibson design
The Les Paul Standard may be the most iconic and the ES-335 the most versatile, but the SG remains Gibson’s greatest commercial success
Ibanez’s AZ Series has a guitar for every genre, budget, and playing level – and it keeps getting better
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The AZ series is about as comprehensive a range of guitars – in tone, price, and aesthetics – as you’ll find anywhere. From specialists in punk to prog rock, funk, pop, jazz, and everything in between, there’s an Ibanez AZ for everyone
Wayne Charvel, legendary luthier who built guitars for Eddie Van Halen and gave rise to the Superstrat, dies aged 85
The revered guitar builder was one of the most influential modders and makers of his time, and sparked the custom shop revolution
Best electric guitars 2026: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
