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Best Squier guitars 2025: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player
By Ross Holder last updated
From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, I look at the best Squiers available today

How Ola Strandberg went from midlife crisis to revolutionizing headless guitars – and what he thinks could be next
By Matt Owen published
When he burned out in the IT world, Strandberg rekindled his passion for guitar building via secret sessions in his employer’s workshop. The guitar industry hasn’t been the same since. He explains why it will keep changing

"One of the most versatile baritone guitars I’ve ever played": Orangewood Del Sol Baritone review
By Matt McCracken published
Orangewood and TreeTone guitars come together to mix acoustic guitar building nous with retro styling, resulting in a baritone guitar that will suprise people

Why string spacing can radically change the way an electric guitar plays
By Dave Burrluck published
Irrespective of the nut width, it’s the string spacing that determines how much room your fingers have. If you've struggled to find a neck wide enough, read on... Help might be at hand

Best guitars for small hands 2025: compact, thinline and slim-necked options for all ages
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Here's Guitar World's pick of the best compact electric and acoustic models from Fender, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Best dreadnought guitars 2025: big body acoustics for powerful tone
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Looking for bassy lows and crystal clear top end from your acoustic? These budget-spanning dreadnoughts all fit the bill

“I can't help but question why Gibson decided to label this model as a Les Paul”: Gibson Les Paul Music City Special 50th Anniversary review
By Daryl Robertson published
Has Gibson gone in too deep with its Marauder-esque take on the Les Paul?

D’Angelico celebrates Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary with 3 special-edition guitars
By Phil Weller published
Two electrics and an orchestra acoustic from D’Angelico bring back a special-edition Grateful Dead finish that pays homage to the pair’s first collaborative model
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