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“The pickups on this guitar are geared for the loud and lewd stuff”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT review
By Matt McCracken published
Gretsch revives a 1960s cult-classic, delivering sharp looks and aggressive tones at a price that’s accessible for all

Jackson pays homage to its early days with Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series – featuring newly developed era-accurate pickups
By Matt Owen published
Four new models boast fresh pickups based on early Jackson innovations

PRS has resurrected its Mira model – and says it's better than ever
By Phil Weller published
The budget-friendly and versatile solidbody was discontinued in 2013. Now called the S2 Mira 594, it’s back with some key upgrades

A guitar once owned by Jimmy Page and given away in a magazine competition goes for over three times its estimate at auction
By Janelle Borg published
The 1957 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 was originally bought by Page in 1972 and won by a New Music Express reader

How Ivison Guitars became Britain’s hottest high-end brand
By Dave Burrluck published
With new staff, in-house pickups and the continuing success of the Dakota, there’s plenty to discuss. We grab Neil Ivison for a quick chat

"Check one out before someone realises they’ve miscalculated the price!" PRS S2 Mira 594 Satin review
By Dave Burrluck published
An old friend returns to the PRS USA S2 line-up 18 years after it was first introduced. The Mira is back, but check the price!

Best guitars for kids 2025: top electric and acoustic guitars for children
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar

Behind the scenes at the Fender Custom Shop – where anything goes, and heritage and innovation go hand in hand
By Jamie Dickson published
Nearly 40 years on from the Custom Shop’s inception, its creations are more ambitious than ever. Master Builder Paul Waller and Director of Product Development Chase Paul give us a guided tour

“Proof that semi-hollows can rock as hard as the clichés”: Gretsch Professional Broadkaster LX review
By Dave Burrluck published
The Broadkaster is back on the air, this time with a number of modernized features to make this a contemporary, high-performance semi-hollow rocker

Ibanez treats its best-selling nylon-string to a stunning exotic tonewood glow-up – and it gives Tim Henson’s signature model a run for its money
By Phil Weller published
Henson’s signature TOD10N has been wildly popular, with the standard-edition FR series now receiving a new aesthetic upgrade
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