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"A solid player that looks a million dollars and doesn't sound too far off": Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS review
By Matt Owen published
The long-awaited return of the oddball Duo-Sonic heads up Squier's Class of 2025 Classic Vibe family and largely exceeds all expectations

Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every guitarist whatever your budget
By Simon Fellows last updated
Stand and be heard – embrace the creative opportunities an acoustic electric guitar presents, whether live on stage or in the studio

“It might not be to all tastes, but its retro charm and sonic potential are compelling indeed”: Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass review
By Connor Flys published
Squier reissues an oddity from Fender's bass archives, complete with a Wide Range humbucker – is this its time?

Save up to 30% on gear you won't find anywhere else in the Guitar Center Labor Day sale, including $500 off a Gibson Les Paul
By Matt McCracken published
Including a slew of limited edition finishes, the Guitar Center Labor Day sale is the place to go to stand out from the crowd

Boss crams 16 beloved effects into the convertible PX-1 Plugout FX
By Matt Owen published
Boss unveils its answer to the Line 6 HX One and TC Electronic Plethora X1 as it seeks to revolutionize the compact pedal experience

Untangling the history of Jeff Beck’s Oxblood Les Paul, the most expensive Gibson Les Paul ever sold at auction
By Dave Burrluck published
Will we ever know the true story of this fabled guitar? For some it’s iconic, for others it was simply a cobbled-together working tool for a master

“Not a hair out of place... A faultless, well-tuned and well-voiced working guitar”: Manson MD-3 Mikey Demus review
By Dave Burrluck published
This UK-made MD introduces a new pickup set that piles on the beef. But, as we find out, it’s no one-trick pony

Misha Mansoor has got another custom shop Jackson Surfcaster – and we could be creeping towards a potential signature run release
By Matt Owen published
Mansoor might have reached the peak of his Surfcaster experiments with his third Custom Shop model

Best beginner guitar amps 2025: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
By Ross Holder last updated
After nearly ten years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more

Fender is laying down the gauntlet to all other Labor Day guitar sales – save up to $200 off an American Pro II Strat or Tele, and so much more
By Daryl Robertson published
In the market for a new USA-made Fender this Labor Day? Check out these sizable discounts at the official Fender shop
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