VegaTrem VT2 Telecaster Tremolo review By Dave Burrluck published 17 April 23 Unless it’s a Bigsby, whammy bars on Telecasters have been considered close to sacrilegious. Until now...
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 review By Chris Gill published 20 February 23 Jackson opens its new US production line series with an electric guitar that defines the high-performance brand
Kramer launches the SM-1 Figured, an AAA maple-topped shred machine with high-spec components for less than $1,200 By Matt Parker published 25 January 23 The high-spec, high-value build takes the mantle of Kramer’s top offering for 2023
Neal Schon just created the craziest PRS Silver Sky yet – complete with a humbucker and Floyd Rose By Matt Owen published 23 January 23 The radically redesigned take on John Mayer's signature guitar was created with the help of guitar tech guru Gary Brawer
Schecter reinvents the Reaper range with three all-new upgraded Elite models By Matt Owen published 13 January 23 Two six-strings and a multi-scale seven-string make up the Reaper Elite drop, which delivers new aesthetics, some upgraded specs and new pickup options
A Kramer Triax, one of the most bizarre guitar designs ever conceived, has been listed for sale on Reverb By Sam Roche published 5 January 23 Designed by Floyd Rose, the Star Trek-inspired axe was initially debuted at NAMM in 1986, and was subsequently put on display at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Fender Japan takes “heavy relic” to new heights with Michiya Haruhata’s new Masterbuilt signature Stratocaster By Matt Owen published 9 November 22 The pop-rock guitar star takes a traditional turn with his latest signature model, which was Masterbuilt by Fender's Jason Smith
NAMM 2020: ESP unveils new LTD '87 Series plus more updates to Signature and Deluxe Series By Jonathan Horsley last updated 28 October 22 The Japanese company marks 45 years in business by going back to the future, revisiting classic designs and going all-in with a massive 2020 lineup
How to set your Floyd Rose's locking nut height By Jack Ellis last updated 28 October 22 Fine-tune the action once and for all at the less obvious end of the neck
Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS and Soloist SLAT7P HT MS review By Chris Gill last updated 8 September 22 High-concept, high-performance electrics from Jackson that bring a Custom Shop vibe to production-line metal guitars
Kramer debuts the Striker Collection, shreddable electrics in hot colors with high-performance and affordability as standard By Jonathan Horsley published 10 August 22 The S-style series has left and right-handed options, with licensed Floyd Rose or Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridges, HSS pickup configurations and the choice of plain or figured tops
Vito Bratta reflects on the ‘80s, when White Lion were kings of the hard-rock jungle, and the guitar rulebook was being rewritten by Eddie Van Halen By Matt Wake last updated 3 August 22 In this rare interview, the Staten Island virtuoso discusses White Lion's rise and fall, and talks about the influences that made him stand out in a crowded field of hot-shot players
How to restring an electric guitar By Jack Ellis published 28 June 22 Our easy step-by-step guide to changing the strings on your electric guitar – with pictures
Steve Vai offers a guided tour of his favorite guitars By Robin Davey published 23 March 22 How the guitar god went from a 1977 Fender Strat to the triple-necked steampunk-inspired custom Hydra
Jackson launches the Concept Series, offering Custom Shop hardware without the eye-watering price tag By Matt Parker published 16 March 22 The firm’s 2022 line delivers high-performance takes on the Rhoads and Soloist with the sort of premium pickups and branded components usually reserved for custom builds
Kramer unveils the SM-1 H, the latest evolution of its hot-rodded Stagemaster model By Jackson Maxwell published 15 March 22 The shred-friendly guitar comes in three sleek finishes and features just a single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker and volume knob with push/pull series/parallel switching
How Jeff Loomis channeled charred earth to design his new Jackson signature 7-string – and why he's afraid of learning theory By Amit Sharma published 15 March 22 The Arch Enemy shredder on creating the “most metal” guitar possible, his creative relationship with co-guitarist Michael Amott and the trio of new records he's currently working on
Dean MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple review By Paul Riario published 8 February 22 With Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Floyd Rose 1000, does this head-turning S-style have the tones and performance to go with that hot Vintage Orange finish?
Kramer adds affordable new Pacer Classic guitar to Original Collection lineup By Jackson Maxwell published 1 February 22 The $379, shred-ready machine boasts a licensed Floyd Rose and a pair of double white Alnico 5 Classic humbuckers
Fender 75th Anniversary Stratocaster and American Ultra Luxe Floyd Rose HSS Stratocaster review By Chris Gill published 1 December 21 Two twists on a classic recipe that prove that 75 years of evolution have been kind on Leo's most-famous design