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“Sub-$500 guitars built with some degree of care and expertise”: Epiphone J-45 Studio and J-200 Studio review
By Neville Marten published
A brace of familiar Gibson acoustic designs bearing the Epiphone brand name and a price tag of around one tenth of an original

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the most metal Jackson out there
By Matt Owen published
A full-circle signature for Gary Clark Jr., as well as a potentially game-changing innovation from 3rd Power, headline this week's round-up

The bass used to record The Special’s gloomy political anthem, Ghost Town, is headed to auction
By Phil Weller published
The Fender Precision was also used in Horace Panter’s supergroup with members of The Clash and Dexy’s Midnight Runners

Is Slash's no. 1 Les Paul – which isn’t a Gibson – set for a Gibson reboot?
By Phil Weller published
Slash’s Kris Derrig ’59 Les Paul has been his go-to recording guitar since Appetite for Destruction. And it sure looks like a Murphy Lab replica is on the cards

“A match for boutique offerings from smaller high-end manufacturers”: PRS DGT 15 Combo review
By Martin Smith published
The latest in the DGT family is this handsome 15-watt combo. And its sounds match its good looks…

Best wah pedals 2026: add an essential tone-shaping effect to your pedalboard with our expert guide
By Alex Lynham last updated
Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you

Swannell Guitars makes an electric like an acoustic with tones that will blow your mind
By Dave Burrluck published
Jamie Swannell makes some seriously high-end acoustics and has applied that knowhow to the IA, a super-versatile, vibey electric that might just be the boutique slide machine of your dreams

"There’s clarity where you want it, and a glorious wall of noise when you need it": Laney Black Country Customs Billy Corgan Supergrace Loudpedal review
By Daryl Robertson published
Laney distills Billy Corgan's legendary rig into a pedalboard-friendly amp that goes way beyond Smashing Pumpkins tones
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