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“For its price, playability and tones, it is a magical beast”: Danelectro Doubleneck review
By Paul Riario published
If, “Is it time I brought a doubleneck electric guitar into my life?” is a question you have ever asked yourself, Danelectro answers it in the most emphatic fashion

“Comes across as very much a PRS guitar, not a retooling of someone else’s design”: PRS SE NF3 review
By Dave Burrluck published
This new SE-exclusive NF3 uses a similar bolt-on platform to John Mayer’s Silver Sky model – but is a very different guitar. How so? Let’s find out

“As user-friendly as a guitar can get”: Strandberg Boden Essential review
By Amit Sharma published
The groundbreaking sound and feel of Strandberg's future-forward guitar designs arrives at a price more of us can manage, but does this craft translate to a more affordable instrument? You bet

“A desktop amp that crosses over into serious recording, rehearsals and more”: Boss Katana Air EX review
By Nick Guppy published
More Air, vicar? Boss has pumped up its popular wireless desktop amp with some specs that make it a viable option for stage, studio and home

“There’s more grunge and garage attitude here. Things can get quite nasty – in a very good way”: Guild Surfliner Deluxe review
By Dave Burrluck published
This new Deluxe version of Guild’s uber-cool offset format has been a long time coming. Worth the wait or has it gone off the boil? Let’s take a look…

Neet the boutique guitar built out of old floor joists, reclaimed Fender parts… and a Squier Affinity neck: Maybury Upscaler Fish Hook S review
By Dave Burrluck published
British builder Jason Snelling aims to turn reclaimed wood, parts and pickups into viable and vibey Strat-style guitars

Joe Doe by Vintage Gas Jockey review – a madcap pairing of the Stratocaster and Firebird designed by a UK screenwriter
By Dave Burrluck published
The new 2023 Joe Doe by Vintage range boasts a totally fictitious history but some refreshingly different takes on the classics

Gretsch G5420T-140 Electromatic review – personality, attitude and tones to match those dazzling looks
By Chris Gill published
Gretsch celebrates 140 years with a stunning anniversary line that dresses this handsome hollowbody in two-tone Pearl Platinum over Stone
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