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Some signature models are little more than a cash-in, but surprising amounts of R&D are invested in the best ones
We get a guided tour of The Smiths guitar icon’s most famous instruments just before they go under the hammer
It's not the most player-friendly proposition, this triangular wedge of guitar – but is there anything cooler than a Flying V?
Czech guitar maker Furch celebrates its 45th birthday this year – but it’s what acoustic guitars will look like in the future that spurs the company on, CEO Petr Furch tells us
The indie-rock icon talks hungover shopping trips with Noel Gallagher, why some electrics feel like ‘living things’, and what he’ll do if a tech bro starts bidding at his forthcoming auction
Stellar guitarists Chris Buck (Cardinal Black) and Chris Turpin (Mirador) will be playing Holy Grail electric guitars, loud and live, at the upcoming Legendary Guitars event in London. Here’s what to look out for…
The lure of celebrity endorsement has long been present in the world of guitars, with early examples dating back as far as the late 19th century
The Cult’s long-time guitarist on channelling Hendrix through a Gretsch, nailing his sound on She Sells Sanctuary, and keeping the spirit of rock alive
South Carolina’s rising blues-rocker on her expensive tastes, the “turn-off” of gold hardware, and why she is ready to bring out her flame-painted T-type again (despite the jibes)
The psych-folk pioneer tells us about the “sprawling mess” of his songwriting, the hell of forgotten tunings, and the Telecaster that almost broke his back
The Blur guitarist takes us down to Castle Park – his lost solo album that was made 15 years ago but is just seeing the light of day
Adrian Thorpe designed the Kudu to be a different type of overdrive, a flatter of amps with switchable clipping and a name from the safari
The B-24L has a price tag to send anyone down to the crossroads in search of a deal – but it delivers a sumptuous playing experience
Traces of the Flood is produced by Kevin Shirley, features Louw making the most of a third guitarist, and channeling his Dylan influences for one of the most breathtaking records of 2026
This is what Johnson looks for when he’s searching for a new guitar
Marr will be auctioning off his four-decade guitar collection next month, including a Gibson ES-355 that played a pivotal role in The Smiths’ repertoire
Famous ’Bursts and T-Bone Walker’s 1949 ES-5N – the guitar that gave birth to electric blues – are among the legendary instruments set to feature
We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54
