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Danny Gatton plays his 1953 Fender Telecaster with a Heineken bottle.
The story of Danny Gatton’s strange, magical ’53 Telecaster – and where it is today

By Chris Gill Published

With a Willie Nelson autograph carved into the finish and a mount for a “Magic Dingus Box” controller, “The Telemaster”’s #1 was truly one-of-a-kind

Electric Guitars
Gibson ES-335 50s review
“Despite a few niggles, this guitar delivers excellence”: Gibson ES-335 ’50s review

By Pete Emery Published

Harking back to the golden age of guitar innovation, Gibson promises to deliver stellar vintage tones with this authentically spec’d 335

Electric Guitars
Fender Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster
Fender Japan’s new Stratocaster collection is inspired by Kyoto, katanas and matcha

By Phil Weller Published

The Made in Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster celebrates Japanese culture with five fresh aesthetics

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Electric Guitars
Martin LX1E Little martin on a blue background
Best travel guitars 2026: top acoustic and electric options designed for portability and performance

By Rob Laing Last updated

My top travel guitar choices and expert buying advice for musicians on the move

Guitars
Reverend Kingbolt Air 390
Meet the Reverend Kingbolt Air 390 – for those wanting to push the boundaries of their music

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Premium specs, top tier playability and seven pickup combinations define this semi-hollow stunner

Electric Guitars
Joe Bonamassa Martin 00-18 and 00-10E
Joe Bonamassa has a new Martin signature – and he's already played it live with a guitar legend

By Matt Owen Published

Two new models are inspired by Bonamassa’s prized 1937 00-18 Shade-Top

Acoustic Guitars
Washburn Hawk electric guitar
“I’ve tested my fair share of import guitars – this Hawk flies above the rest”: Washburn Hawk review

By Paul Riario Published

There’s plenty to love about this refreshed reissue of Washburn's original Hawk guitar

Electric Guitars
A Gretsch parlor guitar
Best parlor guitars 2026: sofa-friendly acoustics for every budget

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated

The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more

Electric Guitars
LsL Instruments Saticoy 24
The future of the S-style market? LsL Instruments shares first model since Fender cease-and-desist

By Matt Owen Published

The family-owned guitar maker was the first to publicly confirm it had been targeted by Fender’s legal action – and it’s taking steps to offset the impact

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Electric Guitars
A group of PRS SE electric guitars, including (L-R) a Santana, Custom 24 and a Tremonti, taken on October 4, 2016
Why do PRS Guitars have a 25-inch scale length? Paul Reed Smith explains

By Janelle Borg Published

The iconic guitar builder sought to differentiate himself from the likes of Fender and Gibson… and overhauled the specs of his early designs to do so

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