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Best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2025: 8 killer options for beginners and pros
By James Farmer last updated
Find the ultimate workhorse with our pick of the best electric guitars you can currently buy for less than $1,000

Matteo Mancuso has played with Joe Bonamassa and Steve Vai, but he’s already got his eye on his next dream collaborator – and a signature Revstar
By Matt Owen published
Mancuso took the guitar world by storm when he first burst onto the scene in 2023, but now he's looking forward to a new album, even more high-profile collaborations, and maybe even his first-ever signature guitar…

Bob Dylan may have played Gibson, but Timothée Chalamet started his transformation with a budget acoustic
By Janelle Borg published
The actor was fully equipped with high-end Gibsons for A Complete Unknown – but picked out a budget-friendly Yamaha when he first started taking guitar lessons

Veteran bassist Nathan East on recording one of Eric Clapton's most personal – and well-loved – songs
By Janelle Borg published
East reflects on the deeply emotional behind-the-scenes moments of the Tears in Heaven recording sessions

How Yamaha evolved its TransAcoustic tech to create an acoustic guitar with an onboard delay and looper
By David Mead published
After experiencing the enhanced version of TransAcoustic tech with the TAG3 C, we spoke to Yamaha’s European product specialist, Dan Stock, to learn more

“Quite possibly the ultimate busker’s tool”: Yamaha TAG3 C TransAcoustic review
By David Mead published
Yamaha has expanded its TransAcoustic concept to include more onboard effects, including delay and looping, with fine-tuning and the option to play backing tracks via a dedicated smartphone app

“The best wireless headphones for musicians you can buy right now, despite a few flaws”: Yamaha YH-WL500 review
By Matt McCracken published
Promising ultra-low-latency performance, have musicians finally got usable wireless headphones on their hands?

Yamaha CG192C review
By Ross Holder published
At the top end of Yamaha’s popular CG series, does the CG192C live up to the range’s reputation? We find out

Yamaha takes on LAVA with a new TransAcoustic that delivers smart guitar specs in a traditional high-end build
By Matt Owen published
Yamaha has given its TransAcoustic family an overhaul amid increased smart guitar hype – and the TAG3 C seeks to marry an orthodox all-solid wood design with futuristic flair
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