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Abasi Concepts x Cordoba nylon-string / Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini / PRS 'Cosmic Splash' Ed Sheeran

NAMM 2026: rumors, predictions and breaking news from the world's biggest guitar gear show

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

All the latest and greatest gear drops coming out of the largest music trade show in the world – with new launches from Ibanez, Taylor, EVH, Marshall and more

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[Left] GuitarWorld.com Editor in Chief Mike, holding the Gibson Custom Shop Atomic Age offset, [right] a close-up of the guitar's body

Gibson had a secret offset prototype hidden in its private room at NAMM 2026 – meet the Atomic Age

By Michael Astley-Brown published

We sat down with the unlikely retro-futuristic concept guitar and brand-new body shape

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Faith PJE Walnut Earth / EQD x Dr. Z ZEQD-Pre / Victory MXK / Ibanez Alpha / Kiesel Aero

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including an alternate reality Ibanez that’s set to shake up the prog rock guitar market

By Matt Owen published

NAMM is only days away and the gear avalanche has started in fine form, with new drops from Ibanez, Faith, Victory, Fender Audio and more

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Fender x Chicago Music Exchange and Andertons Player II Lavender Haze guitars and bass

Fender, Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange have released a range of exclusive guitars

By Phil Weller published

It’s Hendrix with a twist, with newly designed Full Dip pickups and expansive wiring setups used across the board

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Gretsch Electromatic Jet in Vintage White, photographed in close-up.

“Irons out some of Gretsch’s historic quirks”: Gretsch Electromatic Jet review

By Dave Burrluck published

With plenty already in the lineup, Gretsch has released a new range of both Electromatic and Streamliner Jets that appear modern-aimed and very affordable. What’s new?

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Guitarist x Gibson The 'Burst Experience

I spent an evening with 7 original Gibson Les Paul ’Bursts from 1958 to 1960 – here's what I learned

By Jamie Dickson published

There were two ’58s, an ex-Mick Taylor ’59; the exquisite ‘Minnesota’ ’59 ’Burst, and ‘Grainger’, too – but did a 1960 ’Burst made to ’59 spec steal the show?

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Gear Of The Year 2025

The Guitar World reviews team's gear of the year 2025

By Rob Laing, Pete Emery, Stuart Williams, Connor Flys, Matt McCracken, Paul Riario, Daryl Robertson, Matt Owen, Phil Weller, Neville Marten, Alex Lynham, Martin Smith, Trevor Curwen, Jamie Dickson, David Mead published

Platinum Award-winners, forward-thinkers and new classics from our favourite guitars, amps, effects, plugins, bass gear and more

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Gibson headstock

Reverb has shared its best-selling guitars list for 2025 – and Fender's Indonesian experiment has paid off

By Phil Weller published

The gear retailer's end-of-year results make for interesting reading, and offers telling insight into players' buying habits

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Paul McCartney plays a Höfner 500/1 bass guitar live onstage and points to the crowd during his 2024 Got Back Tour

Paul McCartney pays tribute to Höfner as the legendary German brand’s future hangs in the balance

By Jonathan Horsley published

Having played a Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass since 1961, the Beatles icon is saddened to learn of the German brand's plight

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A close-up of a Gibson headstock installed with Robot Tuners

From a PC amplifier to onboard effects – and yes, Robot tuners: The 21st century gear trends that never caught on

By Jonathan Horsley published

Because not all innovations stand the test of time

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