Latest about electric guitars
“Not a hair out of place... A faultless, well-tuned and well-voiced working guitar”: Manson MD-3 Mikey Demus review
This UK-made MD introduces a new pickup set that piles on the beef. But, as we find out, it’s no one-trick pony
Why do some guitars sustain better than others? It’s complicated
With some help from Banker Guitars’ Matt Hughes and SonoTone Strings’ PK Pandy, we unpack the mysteries of sustain – and why it differs from resonance and volume
Buying a vintage Gretsch guitar can be a gamble – but every pro should have one
We take a closer look at a pristine 1955 Gretsch Streamliner – a guitar that’s indicative of the attention to detail of the era and a reminder that everyone needs a Gretsch
“A very clever original design, albeit one that could have come out of the Gibson factory in the early ’60s”: Ivison Dakota Standard review
Used by big names such as Richard Fortus and Audley Freed, and made in the UK, Ivison guitars recall the lost art of the ‘golden era’ but in very original dress
Jason Momoa orders super-gnarly replica of James Hetfield’s iconic white Elektra OGV
Momoa's downstroke game better be on point because Krupi Guitars went to town on recreating the guitar that made Metallica
PRS Special Semi-Hollow, S2 Special Semi-Hollow and SE Special Semi-Hollow review
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
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
The York, UK-based guitar maker delivers the latest version of its Les Paul Junior/Tele mashup – with remarkable results
