Latest articles by Dave Burrluck
PRS S2 Singlecut
PRS expands its cut-price USA S2 line with a version of its most notorious guitar, the Singlecut
Fender Select Stratocaster HSS
Fender's Select series not only provides a bit of posh but also adds some unusual construction features to Leo's finest
Fender American Standard Telecaster 2012
We ask what's changed in more than 60 years of Tele evolution
Manson Guitars MB-1 Standard Matt Bellamy signature guitar
A Muse fan's dream and the world's most useable hi-tech guitar?
Gibson Les Paul 2008 Standard
1958 brought us the sunburst Les Paul Standard. Fifty years on, Gibson is still tweaking the recipe.
Gibson Les Paul: an evolution in pictures
A radically changed guitar, but always iconic…
Fender Paramount PM-3
While most of us would happily give houseroom to a classic Fender electric or amp, a Fender acoustic is a less obvious choice, especially in the lower market area where we are swamped with choice.
Fender Paramount PM-1
While most of us would happily give houseroom to a classic Fender electric or amp, a Fender acoustic is a less obvious choice, especially in the lower market area where we are swamped with choice.
PRS S2 Standard Singlecut Satin
It's been a bumper year for PRS, which is fitting as it's the firm's 30th Anniversary.
Vigier Excalibur Thirteen
The long-running Excalibur, introduced in 1991, is a much more mainstream vision than many of Vigier's earlier designs, but it's the guitar that has put the brand on the international map
Freshman SONGTRAVTSB
We looked at one of Freshman's new, all-solid wood full-size Songwriter acoustics back in August, and on the cute front this little 'traveller' wins hands down
PRS S2 Singlecut Semi-Hollow
In broad terms, this new semi-solid S2 version of PRS' long-serving Singlecut sticks closely to the all-solid version in both shape and specification
PRS S2 Custom 22 Semi-Hollow
The S2 Custom 22's major difference, along with that lower price-point, is the plainer 'blue-collar' vibe...
PRS S2 Mira Semi-Hollow
It's just over a year since PRS launched its affordable S2 line. To celebrate, here are three new S2 semis
Empress Compressor
Founded by designer Steve Bragg, Canada-based Empress Effects offers a broad and increasing range of stompboxes with more than a different slant or two
Godin Acousticaster 40th Anniversary Koa
Oops, we missed the 40th anniversary... but, hey, 41 is cool. Let's toast the original Godin guitar concept
