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How the Gibson ES-5 paved the way for a new wave of electric blues (and maybe even the Strat, too)
By David Davidson published
In the vintage market, the big-box jazz guitars are less sought after but this pair of Gibson ES-5s are holy grails in anyone’s book – especially disciples of T-Bone Walker

“Great neck shape, playability and setup – and it’s gig-ready, something we don’t always say about Epiphone, or indeed Gibson”: Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG review
By Dave Burrluck published
Grammy-nominated Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara joins forces with Epiphone to produce a vivid-looking and wicked-sounding SG that’s a celebration of her style

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a firm-first from my favorite pedal brand
By Matt Owen published
New drops from Gibson, Ernie Ball Music Man, JHS Pedals and more

Aaron Marshall of Intervals says the rig he played Blink-182 and Slipknot on as a teenager could more than hold its own today
By Jonathan Horsley published
Boss distortion, Fender amp, cheap Strat? Yeah, that checks out

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the most metal Jackson out there
By Matt Owen published
A full-circle signature for Gary Clark Jr., as well as a potentially game-changing innovation from 3rd Power, headline this week's round-up

The latest in Gibson and Leo Scala’s Master Artisan Collection is a love letter to the O.G. Explorer – and our addiction to rare guitars
By Jonathan Horsley published
The legendary LA-based luthier digs into his reserves of korina for the '58 Addiction Explorer, 10 totally unique takes on the iconic Gibson electric

When is a Gibson Barney Kessel not a Gibson Barney Kessel? This 1967 unicorn explains all...
By Dave Davidson published
It looks like a Kessell and almost sounds like a Kessell, but upon closer inspection we have a custom order that’s a “total freak”…

“Far, far from limited to our man in terms of its potential use”: Fender Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar review
By Dave Burrluck published
It’s been 13 years since we saw the first Johnny Marr Jaguar, and with little fanfare his second signature landed at the end of 2025. What’s changed?
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