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How the Japanese guitar market found its came of age with ‘80s Fender and Gibson clones
By Jamie Dickson published
You can’t tell the story of the Japanese guitar industry without the story of the clones – Keith Anderson of Japanese specialist Gas Station Guitars explains the history of the high-quality knock-offs that made its reputation

“Finely tuned instruments”: PRS Standard 24 Satin and S2 Standard 24 Satin review
By Dave Burrluck published
It’s not an official 40th Anniversary model, but the new Standard 24 Satin takes us right back to where this unique story started. It’s also the most affordable Core model that PRS has released for nearly a decade

“Flawlessly executed”: Heritage Guitars Custom Shop Core Collection H-137 review
By Paul Riario published
There is something very Special about this retro electric from a Kalamazoo factory with some serious history

Kirk Hammett owns over 100 guitars but none of them are PRS. He explains why
By Phil Weller published
The Metallica guitarist has an enviously extensive guitar collection, but it doesn’t feature any of Paul Reed Smith’s builds

Gretsch sends its Streamliner series “into the modern era” with a limited-edition launch
By Phil Weller published
Three distinct Bigsby-bolstered models have been included in the drop

“A great choice for guitarists seeking an affordable semi-hollow that looks and sounds different”: D’Angelico Premier SS review
By Chris Gill published
Because a super-classy, versatile semi doesn't have to break the bank

Heritage turns to the budget guitar market with its all-new Ascent range – which starts from just $195
By Phil Weller published
With its new Les Paul-style and semi-hollow builds, Heritage is aiming to make its models more accessible than ever

“Huge pickup-swapping potential”: Cream T Crossfire Standard review
By Dave Burrluck published
The UK builder brings quick and easy pickup swapping to an offset platform – and it might just convince you to take the plunge…
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