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"It’s certainly worth considering against the start-point of the Gibson USA Les Paul range. The lines are getting blurred.": Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue review
By Dave Burrluck published
Epiphone chases the flame of the world’s most coveted electric guitar

“An archetypal metal axe”: Jackson American Series Soloist SL2DX review
By Phil Weller published
Jackson’s latest speed metal machine is built in Fender’s Corona factory and sticks close to the time-tested Soloist recipe, and could just prove to be your next heavy metal workhorse

“This bass has plenty of cutting power, and it's versatile enough to handle just about any gig”: Cort GB-Fusion 4 review
By Nick Wells published
A new entry to the wallet-friendly bass market, the Cort GB-Fusion 4 combines impressive pickups and hardware with classic J-Bass style

“It's probably this year's greatest metal guitar so far, even if it lacks the pointy edges to prove it": Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia LM-87 review
By Jonathan Horsley published
The most-anticipated metal guitar of 2025 is here but is it worth getting all offset about?

“With its tone knob backed off this thing gets sasquatch-hairy without losing clarity. It’s a surprisingly killer stoner rock machine”: EVH SA-126 Standard review
By Phil Weller published
Wolfgang Van Halen’s adventurous high-gain-friendly, semi-hollow signature gets a budget build – but does the magic carry across?

"A very cool guitar with a lot of style, and fortunately, it has the substance to match its good looks": Squier Limited Edition Paranormal Offset Telecaster SJ review
By Matt Owen published
On paper, a Telecaster/Jazzmaster hybrid sounds like an absolute winner. But can the Squier Paranormal deliver the goods?

Jackson X Series Surfcaster SC HT6 review
By Daryl Robertson published
It's a Surfcaster, Jim, but not as we know it – Jackson has retooled its cult offset as an affordable metal powerhouse. After a 22-year absence, is it worth the wait?

A guitarist's ticket to easier home recording: PreSonus Quantum HD 2 review
By Pete Emery published
With input from Fender and features including auto-level setting and a built-in reamp output, PreSonus looks to make recording easier for guitarists

“It combines unique aesthetics with modern playability and impressive tone, creating a Firebird unlike any I’ve had the pleasure of playing before”: Gibson Firebird Platypus review
By Daryl Robertson published
Gibson resurrects a curiosity from its past, allowing the Firebird to take flight once again
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