EVH launches newly finished 5150 Standard and Deluxe models By Jackson Maxwell published 30 March 22 There's a new Slime Green finish for the 5150 Standard, and a psychedelic new look for the 5150 Deluxe
Cream T Aurora Standard 2PS review By Dave Burrluck published 28 March 22 Give a rockstar a pencil and what do you get? A Cream T guitar! Co-designed by the legend that is Billy F Gibbons and made in the UK, the Aurora is here. But can it light up the sky?
Framus Diablo Supreme review By Stuart Williams published 21 March 22 Tip-top German engineering and quality control meets affordability with this no-fuss six-string
Wolfgang Van Halen’s upcoming EVH semi-hollow will be called the SA-126, in honor of Eddie Van Halen’s birthday By Matt Owen published 15 March 22 The guitar – which also sports an additional tribute in the form of a modified "E-hole" – is a callback to 316, the song Eddie wrote for Wolfgang and named after his son's birthday
Fender launches new Player Plus Meteora models, bringing its most extreme offset to the masses By Jackson Maxwell published 15 March 22 The Player Plus Meteora HH and Meteora Bass both sport a pair of Fireball humbuckers with nifty switching options, and come in a quartet of dashing finishes
Rapier 33 review By Dave Burrluck published 11 March 22 A blast from the past in the form of a new version of a British-made guitar that first appeared in the late-'50s. Is it still valid after all these years?
PRS SE Silver Sky review By Dave Burrluck published 10 March 22 PRS and John Mayer finally unleash the affordable SE version of the Silver Sky. Another cheap Fender copy or one of the best signature guitars we’ve ever played? Let’s find out…
Cort introduces the updated G290 FAT II, equipped with an alder body and roasted maple neck By Matt Owen published 8 March 22 Voiced Tone VTH-77 humbuckers, Luminlay side dots, a flame maple top and a Trans Black Burst finish head up the latest generation of Cort's award-winning axe
ESP E-II Eclipse Full Thickness review By Stuart Williams published 3 March 22 The Eclipse takes a turn for the traditional with a thick-sliced body, Fishman Fluence Classics and, gulp, a sunburst finish. Is the single-cut brat reaching for its pipe and slippers?
Ibanez commemorates US distributor Hoshino's 50th anniversary with dazzling Custom Shop Collection By Matt Owen published 15 February 22 50 one-of-a-kind instruments have been unveiled as part of the Japanese brand's largest-ever single run line of custom shop guitars
Ever wondered where your guitar’s tone really comes from? This YouTuber embarked on a quest to find the answer By Matt Owen published 8 February 22 Jim Lill road-tested a variety of factors, before stumbling on a theory that could potentially put an end to the guitar tone debate for good
Dean MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple review By Paul Riario published 8 February 22 With Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Floyd Rose 1000, does this head-turning S-style have the tones and performance to go with that hot Vintage Orange finish?
Harley Benton adds $148 double-bound TE-62DB model to Tele-style TE line of electric guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 3 February 22 The ultra-affordable guitar is powered by a pair of Roswell Alnico-5 single-coil pickups, and comes in a trio of smooth finishes
Patrick James Eggle Macon Junior DC review By Dave Burrluck published 3 February 22 PJE sends us his latest electric vision: a boutique Junior with not an ounce of flame maple or bling. Let’s rock!
Guthrie Govan adds to his lineup of signature Charvels with new Japanese-made MJ San Dimas SD24 CM By Jackson Maxwell published 2 February 22 Govan's latest signature boasts a specially contoured heel, Three-Tone Sunburst finish and a trio of custom Charvel pickups, laid out in an HSH configuration
Harley Benton embraces the dark side for the sub-$150, dual-active humbucker ST-20HH By Matt Owen published 28 January 22 The insanely priced metal-minded axe is Harley Benton's first HH-configured ST model, and will set you back only $143
Eric Gales, one of the greatest electric guitar players on the planet, reveals he actually prefers playing acoustic By Matt Owen published 27 January 22 The bluesman says he has a whole acoustic double album in reserve that will "take the world by storm"
Jackson bolsters its X Series range with freshly finished Soloist, Dinky, Warrior, Kelly and Rhoads models By Matt Owen published 27 January 22 A pair of new-look bass guitars have also been introduced in the range, which boasts a slew of sleek colorway options and pickup configurations
Bryan Adams reveals the identity of his “first real six-string” By Matt Owen published 24 January 22 And yes, it was bought at a Five and Dime
Fender Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang review By Chris Gill published 11 January 22 Three decades after Nevermind changed the world, Fender resurrects the late Nirvana frontman's signature electric