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Bootsy Collins' first Fender Jazz Bass has just been sold at auction – and shot past its estimate
By Janelle Borg published
James Brown bought the bass sometime in 1970 for his young protégé, William Earl Collins, better known as Bootsy Collins, and it would go on to be played by another one of his bassists, Fred Thomas

Paul Reed Smith on the near-fateful end of the PRS SE Line – and what eventually saved it from extinction
By Phil Weller published
Smith reflects on the time the plug was almost pulled on the affordable branch of PRS guitars

Gary Moore’s 1963 Telecaster is modded and thrashed to death – and it’s got a tone pot that behaves like a wah
By Jamie Dickson published
Before it was auctioned for just under $69,000, we take a closer look at one of the lesser-spotted electrics in Moore’s collection, with Bonham’s Steve Clarke sharing its story

“Reimagined through the lens of a master craftsman”: Bourgeois Slope D Standard T/S review
By David Mead published
The latest in Bourgeois’ Touchstone range has shades of Gibson’s J-45. Will it live up to expectations and carve a legendary niche all its own?

The challenge of amplifying our acoustics has been one of guitar’s great challenges over the decades – are we nearly there yet?
By Michael Watts published
We’ve come a long way from the “plastic piezo ping” – acoustic players today have more options on how to present their sound onstage just as nature intended

Fender honors Iron Maiden’s 50th Anniversary with a stable of limited signatures for each of the band’s legendary players
By Matt Owen published
The UK metal titans’ triple guitar team and bassist have all been honored with a range of specially tailored signatures

The story behind Oasis’ new signature guitars
By Stuart Williams published
The Gibson Les Paul, Epiphone Riviera and Epiphone Sheraton have a deep history with the Manchester rock powerhouse, and this year’s new signature models take us all the way back to the beginning

These 30 epic Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still live - including electric guitars, acoustics, pedals, amps, and software
By Daryl Robertson published
Missed out on a Cyber Weekend deal? You can still save big on a whole host of brilliant guitar gear

The Gretsch Synchromatic Falcon is my guitar of the year. It’s not on sale for Cyber Monday, but I’ve found a look-alike for half the price that still is - but the sale ends tonight!
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a discount on the best guitar I've reviewed all year, but I did find $180 off the Gretsch G5427TG Electromatic
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