Electric Guitar Reviews
Latest Electric Guitar Reviews

“You hear the ‘Lowden effect’ immediately – even the simplest of chords seems to ring for days”: Lowden GL-J 2026 review
By Dave Burrluck Published
Ed Sheeran’s acoustic builder introduced its first production electric model to the lineup in 2018. We check in on its progress

“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

"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

“A high-octane character that’s occasionally stubborn, but it stands out from the crowd”: Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster review
By Matt McCracken Published
The Telecaster’s “asshole cousin” trades traditional twang for a boutique growl that looks as sharp as it sounds

PJD Origin Series Carey Apprentice and St John Apprentice review
By Dave Burrluck Published
It may appear stripped down and basic, but PJD’s new Origin Series Apprentice is sharply built – and seriously affordable. A new standard for affordable craft?

“A lot of deceptively clever craft”: Duesenberg Starplayer CBR review
By Dave Burrluck Published
It’s been a while since we’ve dropped into the world of Duesenberg. German ingenuity, retro style and some big-name users – what’s not to like?

"It’s fast-feeling, streamlined, and distressed already, so go ahead and beat it up - this under $700 guitar is geared for many road miles and serious shredding": Fame Custom ST RW review
By Paul Riario Published
Fame delivers an absolute burner of a guitar that exceeds expectations.

“The pickups are so often the Achilles heel of more affordable guitars, and that’s no different here”: Cort Space G6MS review
By Phil Weller Published
Cort has been making headless guitars for Strandberg for years, so has its learning translated into a must-have budget axe, or is there work to be done?
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