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Best guitars for small hands 2025: compact, thinline and slim-necked options for all ages
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Our pick of compact electric and acoustic models from Fender, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Les Paul was once approached by Leo Fender to work together on a solidbody electric guitar
By Matt Owen published
Before Gibson finally decided to work with Paul, the guitar innovator was sounded out by one of the firm's biggest competitors

Gibson Custom Shop recreates Jason Isbell’s 1959 Les Paul, ‘Red Eye’ – formerly owned by Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ed King
By Phil Weller published
The guitar has a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and has put the Murphy Lab’s skillset to the test thanks to its unique finish quirk

I top-wrapped my Les Paul to find out whether it actually made a difference – and I wish I’d done it sooner
By Matt Owen published
Wrapping guitar strings over the top of a guitar's bridge or tailpiece is said to lead to more sustain, better playability and a slinkier feel. Is any of that really true?

The Les Paul behind the iconic solo on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is now up for auction
By Janelle Borg published
The late Ian Bairnson’s guitar was used across the first four Kate Bush albums, as well as classic records from the Alan Parsons Project and countless sessions

Nuno Bettencourt swapped his Washburn N4 for a Les Paul copy to shred onstage with Stone Temple Pilots
By Phil Weller published
The Extreme guitarist was spotted playing a Nelson LP copy as he shared the stage with “one of the greatest rock bands of all time”

Ace Frehley sold his 1959 Gibson Les Paul to fund a gambling trip
By Matt Owen published
The former Kiss guitarist bought the guitar for $4,000 and sold it for $18,000 – but in today's market, it's estimated to be worth $350,000

Mark Tremonti’s 'My Own Prison' Les Paul has been found almost 26 years after it was stolen
By Phil Weller published
Tremonti’s beloved Gibson, which played a crucial role in the recording of Creed’s debut album, was returned to its rightful owner on his 50th birthday

Thief steals $300 Epiphone instead of the $1,000 guitar sitting next to it
By Janelle Borg published
The thief mixed up the price tags at Acorn Music Store in Salmon Arm, British Columbia

“The perfect partner for your musical journey”: Onboard effects, a 10W built-in speaker and app connectivity – is Enya’s carbon fiber Nova Go Sonic the all-in-one electric guitar of the future?
By Phil Weller published
More than just a lightweight and ergonomic electric guitar, the $349 Nova Go Sonic comes loaded with futuristic features
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