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"A very cool guitar with a lot of style, and fortunately, it has the substance to match its good looks": Squier Limited Edition Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ review
By Matt Owen published
On paper, a Telecaster/Jazzmaster hybrid sounds like an absolute winner. But can the Squier Paranormal deliver the goods?

Fender Japan assembles all-star group of elite Masterbuilders for its most ambitious builds yet
By Matt Owen published
The four high-end builds, inspired by each suit from a deck of cards, represent the pinnacle of Fender Japan's guitar artistry

Epiphone expands its high-end Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
By Matt Owen published
Open book headstocks, Gibson USA pickups and a handful of sought-after upgrades headline the 2025 expansion pack

“It’s become extreme and unrealistic”: Has guitar relic'ing gone too far?
By Neville Marten published
We have gone from “Journeyman” lightly aged to guitars that make Rory Gallagher's number one Strat look box-fresh. Is it time to rein relic'ing in?

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop review
By Daryl Robertson published
Epiphone has struck gold with this ambitious recreation of a pivotal guitar in the Les Paul history books

Only one day left to save! Guitar Center’s massive Guitar-A-Thon sale is nearly over, but there's still time to score $600 off a Gibson Les Paul, as well as hundreds of Fender, Martin and more
By Daryl Robertson published
Guitar Center is slashing up to 25% off guitar gear from now until April 30, and these are the 10 deals I recommend

Guitar Center continues its big-brand collaborative hot streak and takes Fender on a Moonlight Drive with a trio of limited-edition Player II models
By Phil Weller published
Tonal and comfort upgrades have been included as part of the glow-up – which introduces a striking new colorway

Jackson X Series Surfcaster SC HT6 review
By Daryl Robertson published
It's a Surfcaster, Jim, but not as we know it – Jackson has retooled its cult offset as an affordable metal powerhouse. After a 22-year absence, is it worth the wait?

Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood busts myths about how to get great high-gain tone
By Jamie Dickson published
Getgood is a guru of contemporary metal guitar tones. Here he discusses the variables, from pick gauge to overdrive choices, and tackles some received wisdom that is less relevant to today's player

Frank Stallone on his “magnificent” Epiphone Emperor and its mysterious origins
By Phil Weller published
Frank's brother, Sylvester Stallone, bought the prized instrument for him from Norman’s Rare Guitars, but who owned the guitar for the first 20 years of its life remains undiscovered
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