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PRS pays tribute to 1956 with the McCarty SC56 – a vintage Les Paul-alike single-cutaway with bags of charm
By Phil Weller published
The latest addition to its 40th-anniversary releases, the time-machine axe tips its hat to luthiery innovations from the year Paul Reed Smith was born

The guitar from Back to the Future's iconic Johnny B. Goode scene has been missing for decades – now Gibson has launched a worldwide search for it
By Phil Weller published
The guitar, rented from Norman Harris, was used for Marty McFly’s influential Johnny B. Goode performance, but it hasn’t been seen since

Kiesel launches the Kyber – a futuristic metal guitar that’s its answer to Strandberg and Abasi Concepts offerings
By Phil Weller published
With a seriously lightweight and almost paper-thin design, the customizable axe puts modern needs at its core – and it's reasonably priced too

This luthier was offered the chance to buy a Les Paul, but something didn’t feel right – it turns out he had the ultimate proof to hand
By Phil Weller published
The guitar was brought into George Parfitt’s guitar shop, but a deep dive into the instrument’s history led him to a baffling discovery – and a powerful illustration in not trusting serial numbers

Reverend’s newest signature for Bob Balch is a hot-rodded rock machine fit for a fuzz metal pioneer
By Guitar World Staff published
The latest edition of the Fu Manchu visionary's signature guitar ups the ante for some Floyd Rose fun

Andertons just shaved a massive £456 off one of the best-looking PRS guitars I've ever seen – and yes, the sale also includes the Custom 24 Floyd
By Daryl Robertson published
The Guildford-based retailer is currently slashing up to 40% off the PRS SE Custom 24, Custom 24 Floyd, Custom 24-08, and the Custom 24-08 Quilt in Charcoal Cherry Burst

"It’s certainly worth considering against the start-point of the Gibson USA Les Paul range. The lines are getting blurred.": Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue review
By Dave Burrluck published
Epiphone chases the flame of the world’s most coveted electric guitar

The best electric guitars under $500
By Amit Sharma last updated
Our top cheap electric guitars that deliver killer tones, slick playability, and serious bang for your buck from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha and more

Celebrating 40 years of Paul Reed Smith’s first production model, the PRS Custom 24
By Chris Gill published
Birthed amid the Superstrat mania of the 1980s, the Custom 24 bucked the trend with a set-neck build – and hit a spot with players that wanted timeless looks and modern, high performing upgrades

Memorial Day might be over, but one of the best guitars I've reviewed this year still has a whopping $130 off at Guitar Center
By Daryl Robertson published
"Make no mistake, this is a very good-playing guitar." I fell in love with the Fender Player II Jazzmaster when I reviewed it and now it can be yours with a massive discount
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