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“It does those Spaghetti Western sounds just as well as it does the crushingly heavy stuff”: Sterling by Music Man StingRay Baritone review
By Matt McCracken published
The iconic StringRay shape makes its debut in the new world of baritone guitar with some seriously impressive results

“The new vibrato only adds to the appeal – it’s easy to see how this guitar could do the business equally well for metal, jazz-fusion or function gigs”: Strandberg Boden Standard N2.6T review
By Connor Flys published
A new vibrato design, on a guitar we loved already – will we be tickled pink?

“I find it to be a very playable guitar indeed, despite its huge dimensions”: Danelectro Dan O Cool Baritone review
By Matt McCracken published
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar

"Nestles naturally against the (female) body in a way many traditional designs simply don’t": Venus Revolution review
By Ellie Rogers published
A featherweight double-cut challenging decades of one-size-fits all guitar design

"It gives my $2,800 American Vintage II Telecaster a serious run for its money": Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster review
By Matt Owen published
Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster in style, and this Road Worn model is an exceptional ode to the first-ever mass-produced solidbody electric guitar

Best blues guitars 2026: these six-strings are ideal for all types of electric blues covering various price points
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more

Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
By Ross Holder last updated
After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more

“A high-octane character that’s occasionally stubborn, but it stands out from the crowd”: Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster review
By Matt McCracken published
The Telecaster’s “asshole cousin” trades traditional twang for a boutique growl that looks as sharp as it sounds

"It’s fast-feeling, streamlined, and distressed already, so go ahead and beat it up - this under $700 guitar is geared for many road miles and serious shredding": Fame Custom ST RW review
By Paul Riario published
Fame delivers an absolute burner of a guitar that exceeds expectations.

“The pickups are so often the Achilles heel of more affordable guitars, and that’s no different here”: Cort Space G6MS review
By Phil Weller published
Cort has been making headless guitars for Strandberg for years, so has its learning translated into a must-have budget axe, or is there work to be done?
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