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How Ibanez is continuing to cement its legacy as the alternative acoustic guitar brand
By Janelle Borg published
Sponsored by Ibanez
With signatures in collaboration with left-field players like Tim Henson and percussive fingerstyle Marcin, Ibanez isn't done with changing the acoustic game – one guitar at a time

How Ibanez became the one of the biggest metal guitar makers on the planet, beloved by players and pros alike
By Matt Owen published
Sponsored by Ibanez
The RG, RGA, RGD and IronLabel guitar collections are at the foundation of Ibanez's metal guitar efforts

"The true star here is the pickup configuration": PRS SE Studio review
By Daryl Robertson published
Modern electrics can be criticized for trying to be all things to all people, but the SE Studio may just be one of the few to pull it off

Ibanez has revived one of its most outrageous shred guitar designs from the 1980s
By Phil Weller published
The 540PIII is a peculiar reverse-style axe based on a build that was first introduced in the late ’80s – and now it’s back as part of the Ibanez Genesis Collection

I thought I was done buying Gibsons, but with a massive up to $450 off everything from my favorite Explorer to a newly released Les Paul in the Musician’s Friend Labor Day sale, I’m about to add another
By Daryl Robertson published
The Musician's Friend Labor Day sale has just dropped, and it includes over $400 off the newly released Double Trouble Les Paul!

Epiphone draws on its 152-year-old history and Gibson’s aspirational craftsmanship to bring the Inspired by Gibson Custom Acoustic Collection to players at all levels
By Janelle Borg published
Sponsored by Epiphone
The game-changing collection introduces timeless acoustic heavy hitters such as the Hummingbird, the Dove and the J-45 at a more affordable price range, without cutting corners

Behind the rise of Strandberg, the firm that ushered in a headless guitar revolution – and changed the concept of guitar design in the process
By Matt Owen published
Sponsored by Strandberg Guitars
Ola Strandberg has had an interest in guitar building for his whole life, but when he started developing his own designs in his small workshop, he paved the way for an electric guitar that has since changed the indsutry

Fender gives four Player II classics a Shell Pink refresh – and this web-exclusive drop might be sweetest we’ve seen
By Phil Weller published
The Player II Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Precision Bass get an aesthetic overhaul with a bona-fide "add to cart" finish – but they're only available in the US

OMG it’s an EMG! Kramer refreshes an '80s classic with the upscale Pacer Deluxe Collection
By Jonathan Horsley published
Introducing three fresh twists on the high-performance HSS S-style, featuring Kramer's KeyLock necks, HSS pickups, some exclusive finishes and the promise of speed and comfort as standard

Rubber bridge guitar pioneer Reuben Cox breaks his silence on the Orangewood Juniper 'copycat' controversy
By Jonathan Horsley published
Orangewood had been accused of ripping off Cox's designs. Cox speaks out for the first time about the fallout and explains why he's not looking for a payout
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