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Martin is making replicas of the finest acoustic guitars it’s ever made – at $150,000 apiece
By Jonathan Horsley published
Martin has launched Project 91, a series of acoustics based on individual classic pieces from its archive, meticulously recreated and built to the original spec – and it has unveiled the first four models in the run

Brian Jones' Harmony Stratotone from the Rolling Stones' early years is heading to auction
By Janelle Borg published
The guitar was featured in the band's earliest demos, gigs, and even their first-ever single, a cover of Chuck Berry’s Come On – and is now expected to fetch $400,000

Why some of the most famous Fenders are so heavily worn, according to a Custom Shop Masterbuilder
By Matt Owen published
Dale Wilson attempts to solve the mystery of why vintage Fenders played by big-name artists have so much gnarly wear

Guitar Center blow the roof off Black Friday with their "biggest sale of the year" – save up to 40% on guitars from Epiphone, Fender, Martin, and more
By Daryl Robertson published
With up to 50% off models from PRS to Gibson, Fender, Jackson, Gretsch, and more, Black Friday is officially here

Gibson has brought back the Les Paul Junior and Special Double Cut – reviving the adored student models that became rock ‘n’ roll staples
By Phil Weller published
Complete with P-90 pickups and 1950s charm, the stripped-down but versatile guitars have gone back to their roots

“It absolutely nails the sounds of the ‘60s when palm muted and picked”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-cut review
By Connor Flys published
It's a reboot of the lesser-spotted Gretsch Corvette – but it's only got four strings!

Best beginner bass guitars 2025: top starter basses for beginners
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers, and the budget-conscious, picked by our experts – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more

Best Telecasters 2025: top Teles for every taste
By Amit Sharma last updated
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on

"Not only is this Riviera the most Oasis-relevant guitar of the recently launched trio, it’s the most affordable too": Epiphone Bonehead Riviera review
By Dave Burrluck published
Noel Gallagher’s new Gibson Les Paul might have grabbed the headlines, but of the recently launched Oasis trio, it’s Bonehead that delivers the banger

Fender and Johnny Marr team up for a new signature Jaguar – which puts a new twist on the Smiths legend’s go-to guitar
By Janelle Borg published
The limited edition launch builds on the success of the 2012 release – but with an expanded tonal palette, upgraded specs and an attractive new finish
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