Dave Burrluck

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

The S2 Custom 22's major difference, along with that lower price-point, is the plainer 'blue-collar' vibe...

It's just over a year since PRS launched its affordable S2 line. To celebrate, here are three new S2 semis

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

Oops, we missed the 40th anniversary... but, hey, 41 is cool. Let's toast the original Godin guitar concept

Has Junior made a friend? We check out Manchester manufacturer Gordon Smith's take on a Gibson classic

Another retro American-style gem revived in the far east

A serious live jumbo for 500 notes? Trust Takamine to get the job done

After expanding its Custom Shop, in 2013 Schecter launched its Production Series line of instruments. But does this guitar have the ingredients to become a major player?

After a different kind of electro-acoustic sound? Look no further...

We get all 'jazz hands' with this deep-body single-cut

Bill Comins is a top-flight USA luthier and the GCS-1, constructed in Korea, represents his first offshore venture

We put the glammed-up Bigsby-equipped semi-acoustic to the test

We take a trip to semi-acoustic ladyland

Tired of the same old electro-acoustic dreadnought? Let the folks from Gretsch spruce things up as only they can...

Kent-based maker Jon Case is known for his stylised, modern designs that have the endearing quality of appearing new yet strangely familiar

Lovers of pristine new instruments, please look away. Nineboys has really excelled itself with this pre-war parlour-style electro that looks, in its Black Wear finish, completely knackered

Based in Southend, Dan MacPherson is one of the most experienced UK guitar makers you, quite possibly, won't have heard of

Now in its eighth year of production, the Classic Player series includes some of our favourite models, such as the Cabronita and Baja Teles...

Ever lusted after a Fender Custom Shop guitar but realised you can't afford it? We certainly have, and that's where the Classic Player series comes in

With design handled in the UK by Brit luthier Patrick Eggle, Faith is now a major international player

Not only the home of a huge range of retro-fit pickups, Seymour Duncan has, in recent years, produced some rather good stompboxes

Diminutive thinline semi-acoustic

An old-looking new thinline