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JET Guitars successfully couples high-quality specs and a premium playing experience with affordability in its Elite Series models
By Guitar World Staff published
From Strat-styles to Tele-styles and everything in between, the more upscale series marries attractive colorways with meticulous craftsmanship and top-quality components

Joe Bonamassa might be the king of vintage gear – but most of his pedalboard is off the shelf
By Phil Weller published
With some exceptions – which can be replaced on a budget – the guitarist’s current pedalboard is surprisingly humble

“One heck of a rock ’n’ roll vision”: Newman Honeycomb Senior review
By Dave Burrluck published
It started with a five-string, now the UK-made Newman range has a fully formed six-string with dual swappable pickups and oh-so-’70s credentials

"Take JHS up on their offer of a refund, or leave on the pedalboard to add that Dumble touch to your rig?" JHS Notadümblë review
By Pete Emery published
JHS is offering a refund on its Notadumble pedal, but I would argue that it's worth keeping

Harley Benton serves big Charvel and EVH energy, paying homage to the golden age of shred with a pair of $500 Superstrats
By Phil Weller published
Two keenly spec’d Superstrats land with single- or dual-humbucker configurations and Floyd Rose systems

Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – including an affordable replica of a $1 million Les Paul
By Matt Owen published
PRS ushers in a new era of shred with its Herman Li signature model and Epiphone honors a great

Fender’s Blues Junior has been upgraded for its 30th anniversary
By Phil Weller published
With new-and-improved circuitry, a smoother spring reverb, and some tasty aesthetic touches, the Blues Junior is celebrating its birthday in style

Tye Trujillo dips into the signature stompbox world for the first time with the TruDrive
By Janelle Borg published
The Trujillo TruDrive Wah, designed in collaboration with Morley, promises to be a “cool new wah for the next generation of players”

“Still remains the gold standard”: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ review
By Chris Gill published
Beloved by James Hetfield, Prince and John Petrucci, the most revered amp in metal guitar tone makes a long-awaited return

Everything you need to know about pre-CBS Stratocasters – the holy grail of vintage Fender guitars
By Huw Price published
Steve Hove of ATB Guitars presents us with five Strats from Fender's golden era and details their specs, the model's evolution, and the market dynamics behind their astronomical price
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