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Patrick James Eggle is photographed in. his workshop with a vintage screwdriver in the foreground.

“For years, the only 12-string acoustics I got my hands on, the necks always pulled off after a bit. I earned a lot of money replacing them!” Why one of the UK’s most prolific luthiers is a bolt-on acoustic die-hard

By David Mead published

With the trio of upgraded Faith Eclipse acoustics now on the marketplace, we talk to the designer behind the brand, Patrick James Eggle

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Steve Stevens' Ciari Ascender

“You can bring it on a flight and it fits beneath the seat”: Why Steve Stevens put his name to a foldable guitar

By Andrew Daly published

Billy Idol’s right-hand man was so converted to the Ciari Ascender concept, he’s used it on stage and in recording sessions on the road

Electric Guitars
PRS Standard 24 Satin

“Finely tuned instruments”: PRS Standard 24 Satin and S2 Standard 24 Satin review

By Dave Burrluck published

It’s not an official 40th Anniversary model, but the new Standard 24 Satin takes us right back to where this unique story started. It’s also the most affordable Core model that PRS has released for nearly a decade

Electric Guitars
Taylor acoustic, D'Angelico Excel 16, Solar Chug Lite, Lee Malia with his Jackson LM-87 and Mike Campbell with his Red Dog Telecaster

The guitar gear releases you might have missed this week, from Martin and Fender to Tone King and D'Angelico

By Matt Owen published

A double dose of signature guitars, a highly anticipated pedal amp from Tone King and a comprehensive Martin Junior series overhaul headline this week's drops

Guitar Gear
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Purple Burst

Epiphone brings one of Gibson’s most desirable one-off finishes to the masses with the Widow Les Paul

By Phil Weller published

The guitar store is bringing the highly sought-after Widow design – and a recently revived finish – to players for less than $1,000

Electric Guitars

I spent way too long looking through all 372 deals in the Thomann Easter sale – here are the 5 I’d buy

By Matt McCracken published

Save up to 50% off guitar gear in the Thomann Sweeter Than Chocolate Easter sale

Guitar Gear
Gibson J-45 Special: the Special series offers the classic acoustics at a more approachable price point, with satin nitro finishes and a slightly slimmed down body depth.

“They have that signature Gibson tone”: Gibson J-45 Special and Hummingbird Special review

By Neville Marten published

USA-made Gibson acoustics for under two grand, with solid timbers, nitro finish and an LR Baggs pickup. Too good to be true?

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster

“Fender has stripped back the price – but has it gone too far paring back the sounds, too?” Fender Standard Acoustasonic Telecaster review

By Rob Laing published

The Acoustasonic finally gets much more affordable for players, and some things have had to give to get there

Acoustic-electric Guitars
A man holding an acoustic Taylor guitar, demonstrating the brand's patented action control neck

Taylor Guitars just announced a guitar neck innovation that allows players to micro-adjust string height “in seconds” – without removing the neck or strings

By Janelle Borg published

The Action Control Neck is exclusive to Taylor's Gold Label Collection guitars, which the brand launched this past NAMM

Acoustic Guitars
Gibson Les Paul 60s Double Trouble

"A traditionally spec'd, workhorse machine that sounds like a Les Paul should": Gibson Les Paul 60s Double Trouble review

By Pete Emery published

In what seems like a sly reference to some legal battles, Gibson brings a '60s-style Les Paul with vintage appeal

Electric Guitars
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