Electric Guitar Reviews
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Gordon Smith Grande and Geist review
By Dave Burrluck published
In its 50th anniversary year, British production guitar maker Gordon Smith is moving into a new workshop and expanding its already broad range with a brace of new designs

“A shoo-in for any gigging musician”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio review
By Dave Burrluck published
Gibson’s long-running Les Paul Studio is the latest to get a Modern makeover. A valid new model or a minor refresh? Let’s find out

“Beyond any guitar in its class”: Yamaha Pacifica Professional P12M review
By Paul Riario published
Forget everything you know about Pacifica: Yamaha’s new Japan-built flagship is a stunning, pro-spec electric guitar that has to be played and heard to be believed

“If you’re a rock or metal guitarist looking to up your game, then JTC Guitar is an incredible resource”: JTC Guitar review
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Some of the best video content out there to help rock and metal players hone their craft

“Very much at home with syncopated djent chugs, fast thrashy power chord riffing, and blazingly quick lead work”: Jackson JS22-7 DKA Dinky HT review
By Matt McCracken published
Should a beginner choose a 7-string as their first instrument? This extended-range guitar from Jackson looks to make its case

Jackson Pro Plus Dinky MDK HT7 MS review
By Chris Gill published
Multi-scale madness in a go-faster hot orange colorway, this weaponized 7-string is not for gentle turnarounds and fingerstyle folk. But for metal and shred players? holy moly...

“Completely shatters the expectations for a guitar geared toward modern metal”: PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN review
By Matt McCracken published
The Periphery guitarist’s signature model gives lovers of the low-end great specs and playability at a lower cost. We find out if it’s more than just a djent machine.

“If you can handle the fanned frets, this is a bass you’ll cherish for decades”: Dingwall John Taylor Signature review
By Joel McIver published
After playing a custom Dingwall live with Duran Duran, John Taylor has launched his production model, loaded with a new bridge design, a Rupert Neve Design preamp to die for and a monster tonal range

“The Firebird V is closing in on Gibson’s own price points… however, there’s nothing we don’t love about these guitars”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 1963 Firebird I & V review
By Neville Marten published
Two of Gibson’s most controversial designs, reimagined and rebranded with Epiphone’s moniker. Do they promise the ‘Cream’ of the crop or a ‘Winter’ of discontent?
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