Best signature guitars: top artist-endorsed guitars from Brian May, Steve Vai, EVH, Nita Strauss and more By Chris Corfield published 12 January 23 Grab yourself a piece of gear endorsed by the artists you love with the best signature guitars from Gretsch, ESP, Ibanez and more
Types of guitar: everything you need to know By Ed Mitchell last updated 14 July 22 From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar
Kauffmann Cozy TL and TM review By Dave Burrluck published 24 May 22 Kauffmann unearths a lost European guitar that was first choice for certain big names of the '60s. Never heard of it? You have now
Solar bolsters its baritone lineup with three stealthy six-strings By Matt Owen published 29 March 22 A choice of Fishman Fluence Modern or Duncan Solar humbuckers, versatile switching systems and a duo of dashing finishes headline the brand's latest baritone drop
This is what the average guitar rig looks like in 2022 By Matt Owen published 14 February 22 The average guitarist owns $2,142 worth of guitars, amps and pedals according to findings released by online retailer Reverb, which also revealed the most popular items of gear
Vox revives its iconic "Teardrop" body shape with new-for-2022 Mark III Mini model By Matt Owen published 1 February 22 The '60s revival instrument features the same tension, tuning and playability as a regular electric guitar, though in a tiny 476mm-scale package
D’Angelico unveils 2022 limited-edition electrics, boasting one-off finishes, pickups and spec combos By Matt Owen published 24 January 22 Seymour Duncan’s Stack P90s and Antiquity Retrospect'd humbuckers plus a range of all-new colorways head up the collection, which includes just 50 units of each model
Gretsch launches revamped range of Player Edition Hollow Body electric guitars By Matt Owen published 17 November 21 Branded the “best of the best” of Gretsch guitars, each model from the 8-strong catalog comes equipped with either FT-67 Filter’Tron or DynaSonic pickups and versatile switching options
Frank Stallone’s guitar company launches Made-in-USA Percheron electric guitar By Matt Owen published 19 October 21 The no-frills "workhorse" features two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and coil-splitting capabilities, and arrives in a variety of satin or gloss colorways
Tom DeLonge and Jason Mraz creations head up ArtReach’s 32-model art auction of one-off custom guitars By Matt Owen published 3 September 21 Proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting ArtReach’s mission to provide young people with free and low-cost art programs
Gibson unveils Mod Collection of rare, exclusive and one-off guitars By Matt Owen published 2 September 21 Feast your eyes on the weird and wonderful one-of-a-kind axes from the brand's new emporium, boasting unconventional colorways and intriguing unorthodox appointments
Ibanez introduces $299 AZ Essentials series, designed in collaboration with Tomo Fujita By Matt Owen published 1 September 21 The ultra-affordable guitars don't compromise on tone, feel or playability, boasting comfortable functional appointments and the ultra-versatile dyna-MIX control circuit
This PRS Private Stock Custom "Sculpture" might just be the lightest Custom 24 ever created By Matt Owen published 17 August 21 The absurdly streamlined six-string, which was custom-spec'd by Ish Guitars, features 10 karat gold inlays and no electronics save one Piezo pickup
Sawtooth Guitars partners with Michael Angelo Batio for two all-new electric guitar lines By Matt Owen published 9 August 21 A third family of axes, the vintage-inspired Relic Series, has also been unveiled as part of the comprehensive catalog overhaul
Eddie Van Halen’s former guitar tech Tom Weber teaches you how to set up an EVH Frankenstein By Matt Owen published 6 August 21 The six-string tech master, who worked as EVH’s principle guitar technician between 2007 and 2020, revealed his tricks of the trade in an in-depth, 43-minute setup video
Prog titans I Built The Sky and Jake Howsam Lowe join forces for fiery new single, Coalesce By Matt Owen published 6 August 21 The track is the first to be released from an upcoming collaborative EP, which is also set to star members of Intervals, The Omnific and the Virgil Donati band
Ibanez debuts duo of sleek semi-hollow AR Standard models, the AR520H and AR520HFM By Matt Owen published 4 August 21 The stylish, single f-hole-equipped semi-hollow models feature a throwback jazz-inspired aesthetic and a pair of Ibanez's versatile Tri-Sound switches
Suhr debuts limited-edition Standard Legacy model inspired by John Suhr’s first-ever guitar design By Matt Owen published 3 August 21 The luxuriously styled throwback model pays homage to the flagship Suhr from 1984, and is available in Gotoh- or Floyd Rose-equipped iterations
Harley Benton treats its impressively appointed EX-84 Modern to four fresh finishes, starting at $298 By Matt Owen published 29 July 21 Arriving in Vintage White, Black, Benton Blue and Shell Pink colorways, the impressively spec'd axes boast a choice of either EMG or Roswell active pickups
New Kramer signature artist Charlie Parra shows off his EVH-inspired Nite V guitar with a storming Van Halen medley By Matt Owen published 28 July 21 Dance the Night Away, Panama, Ain't Talkin' Bout Love and, of course, Eruption all get a run out on the fitting V-style Frankenstrat reincarnate