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"An enlightening instrument that will force you to think about new ways to play the guitar – but it won't be for everyone": Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-string review
By Matt Owen published
Jacob Collier has become a modern day guitar hero, and his unorthodox five-string guitars have helped him carve out a new path for guitar playing

The moment Wings’ former sound engineer had to tell Paul McCartney his priceless Höfner bass guitar had been stolen
By Phil Weller published
The 500/1 violin bass was a cornerstone of the Beatles’ early successes, but went missing for 50 years after it was stolen in 1972

Jackson finally releases Misha Mansoor’s Surfcaster – one of the most anticipated guitar releases of the modern era
By Matt Owen published
Almost two years after the Periphery maestro first showed off his baritone Surfcaster, Jackson has made it available as a limited-edition custom shop model

Yamaha redefines the concept of the modern acoustic guitar with the TAS3 C TransAcoustic – which puts the entire creative process into one instrument
By Guitar World Staff published
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The latest evolution of the Yamaha TransAcoustic format is the ultimate all-in-one music-making tool, with built-in effects, looper, and Bluetooth capabilities

Guitar Center is setting up its own in-house guitar brand – and it’s asking players for their help
By Matt Owen published
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto says the retailer is going to build “the best guitar that has ever been made”

“Is it worth the higher price tag? For some, it won’t matter, but for others, it is something to weigh on heavily”: Act Entertainment Sterling Vermin RAT Distortion Pedal review
By Paul Riario published
The Sterling Vermin impressively presents itself as an evolved and cultivated RAT pedal dressed in shining armor

What this pristine 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard tells us about the myth of the ’Bursts
By Dave Davidson published
A so-called Double-O, this 1960 Les Paul was made from ’59 parts, and is a bona-fide grail. But this was not always the case. Back in the day, players just didn't get the appeal

All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including the most outrageous Ibanez I think I’ve ever seen
By Matt Owen published
Feast your eyes on all the weird and wonderful guitar gear that dropped this week, with new releases from Strymon, Ibanez, Catalinbread, and more
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