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PRS Special Semi-Hollow, S2 Special Semi-Hollow and SE Special Semi-Hollow review
By Dave Burrluck published
Along with its 40th Anniversary specials, PRS is cranking out the new releases, including three-pickup Special Semi-Hollow models in the S2 and SE line. We compare them with the Core version

PRS and John Mayer unveil fresh finishes for the best-selling SE Silver Sky – and add new Maple models
By Phil Weller published
The classic looks expand the Strat-inspired guitar’s empire, while previously rosewood-exclusive finishes make their way onto maple ’board models

“One of the most fit-for-purpose class acts we’ve encountered”: PJD Carey Classic review
By Dave Burrluck published
The York, UK-based guitar maker delivers the latest version of its Les Paul Junior/Tele mashup – with remarkable results

Paul Reed Smith on that time Kramer called him to help them make a guitar for Eddie Van Halen
By Jonathan Horsley published
Smith was asked what he would have made if Van Halen had ever asked for a PRS guitar – but it turned out to be something of a trick question

Why Skunk Baxter chose to buy a beginner guitar over a “bazillion” dollar vintage Telecaster
By Phil Weller published
Baxter pitted the two guitars against each other during a trip to Guitar Center – and there was a clear winner

Every guitar featured in the trailer for Spinal Tap II, from St. Vincent’s Music Man to Joe Satriani’s Ibanez JS-3
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Spinal Tap II trailer is finally here – and this is what Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls will be playing in the movie

“A knockout instrument imbued with modern performance enhancements”: John Page Signature The DL review
By Paul Riario published
He has made top-tier electrics for Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Pete Townshend, and now John Page will make one for you, too

“Simply great craft on every level with sounds to match”: Knaggs Kenai Hollowbody Genie review
By Dave Burrluck published
With a nod to Bowie style, this latest Knaggs Hollowbody creates one of the finest Kenais we’ve played over the past 15 years. The Genie is truly out of the bottle!

“A wondrous palette of sounds”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom 1962 ES-335 Reissue review
By Neville Marten published
Ted McCarty’s finest creation gets the Epiphone ‘Inspired By’ treatment. Featuring Gibson USA Custombuckers, real rosewood fingerboard and top-notch hardware, expectations are high

“Much more versatile than a vintage-style Tele”: Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH review
By Chris Gill published
For decades, players such as Keith Richards have been swapping out their Tele's neck single-coil for a humbucker – now Fender has unveiled its most high-spec take on the format yet
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