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Jackson’s Diablo crossover Kelly is inspired by the Lord of Hatred – but you’re still going to love it
By Matt Owen published
Fans begged for the Diablo Kelly to make a return after Jackson dropped a Custom Shop version in 2023

“The playability is good. The ‘great’ lies in the pickup swapping”: Cream T Crossfire LT review
By Dave Burrluck published
Brit brand Cream T aims to make instant solderless pickup-swapping even more attractive with an affordable new made-in-China range

How Duesenberg Guitars became a major player with original old-school designs – and a little help from Mike Campbell
By Dave Burrluck published
We check in with Duesenberg Guitars’ co-owners, Dieter Gölsdorf and Ingo Renner, to chart 30 years of its best-selling Starplayer

Best Telecasters 2026: top Teles for all tastes
By Amit Sharma last updated
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on

Built to inspire: Yamaha heralds a new era for the Pacifica with long-awaited SC Standard Plus model
By Guitar World Staff published
Yamaha expands its acclaimed range of Pacifica electrics with the SC Standard Plus – which offers new Reflectone pickups and premium playability

"Nestles naturally against the (female) body in a way many traditional designs simply don’t": Venus Revolution review
By Ellie Rogers published
A featherweight double-cut challenging decades of one-size-fits all guitar design

"It gives my $2,800 American Vintage II Telecaster a serious run for its money": Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster review
By Matt Owen published
Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster in style, and this Road Worn model is an exceptional ode to the first-ever mass-produced solidbody electric guitar

Gibson gives the Les Paul Studio the Double Trouble treatment
By Phil Weller published
Following last year’s Les Paul Standard Double Trouble, the pickup covers are off for a gorgeous workhorse

Epiphone gives Gibson designs a fierce and affordable modern makeover with all new Futura series
By Phil Weller published
Stainless steel frets make their Epiphone debut alongside new ProBucker Ignite humbuckers and color-shifting finishes, as Epiphone offers modern specs for $899 apiece
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