MusicRadar's verdict:

"The GS2 boasts a slim double cutaway body, mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and GSG coil-split humbuckers. If you want an affordable, British-made, versatile electric with character in spades, look no further."

Your votes:

“Let's have a shout for Gordon-Smith guitars – British-made, hand-crafted and usually in this price range. Something with a bit more character than a lot of the mass-produced stuff we get for a similar price.” (Thanks, AJM)

"Gordon-Smith GS2 for best sub-£1000 guitar." (From Julian via Facebook, thanks)

“Gordon-Smith GS2. Silky smooth and so tonally versatile. A snip at under £600.” (Thanks, mctoot)

“+1 for Gordon-Smith.” (Thanks, SynySter_SlaSh)

“Another vote for Gordon-Smith guitars. All of their guitars are great but my personal favourite is the Graduate Thinline.” (Thanks, relic245, we’re sticking with the GS2, though)

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