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Inspired by Brian May and Prince, The Rocket might be 2025’s wildest guitar build – NYC firebrand Des Rocs explains how it came to be
By Phil Weller published
Built by Prague luthier Aviator, The Rocket features a magnetic scratchplate for infinite customization – but it’s much more than a fashion piece

Gretsch puts Abbey Road Studio’s legendary tech in a guitar for the first time with purpose-built Studiomatic
By Phil Weller published
Featuring the studio’s innovative Rumble filter and some luxurious touches, it looks to offer mix-ready tones like never before

This insane Jaws guitar was made using thousands of tiny pieces of paper from Guitar World magazines – now it’s going up for auction
By Matt Owen published
The intricately decorated Ibanez was featured in Guitar World back in 2013 after Trey Xavier spent hours putting it together

“A joy to play… Sirloin steak quality for chicken nuggets price”: Jet Guitars JT-350 BKM H and JJ-300 P90 SFG review
By Neville Marten published
These guitars have outlines that you'll recognise, but their meagre price points surely belie the set of specs and level of build quality? Let’s find out

Ukrainian luthier restoring Gibson Les Paul that had been burned by Russian drone strike
By Phil Weller published
Tanya Shpachuk sees the guitar’s restoration as a powerful metaphor for the Ukrainian spirit amid the ongoing conflict

How John Suhr built one of guitar’s hottest boutique brands
By Amit Sharma published
John Suhr knows a thing or two about tone. Hey, the guy oversaw repairs at Rudy’s Music in NYC, modded amps with Bob Bradshaw, became a Senior Master Builder and launched his own brand

“Aim to clone the style of the high-end UK Custom Shop models… To be honest, we’re struggling to find any negatives”: PJD Origin Series Carey Pro and St John Pro review
By Dave Burrluck published
Known for its finely made production-led UK builds, PJD Guitars is now aiming for the mainstream with a range of Indonesian-made solidbodies and its lowest price points yet

Brian Jones' Harmony Stratotone from the Rolling Stones' early years is heading to auction
By Janelle Borg published
The guitar was featured in the band's earliest demos, gigs, and even their first-ever single, a cover of Chuck Berry’s Come On – and is now expected to fetch $400,000
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