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(L-R): Fher Olvera (Mana), Cesar Gueikian (Gibson CEO) playing the Gibson Flying V Custom CEO#8, and Sergio Vallin (Mana), performing onstage with Mana at Bridgestone Arena.
Cesar Gueikian on building the SG Kirk Hammett played to honour Black Sabbath and how his designs might shape future Gibson releases

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Gibson CEO on his guitar-making journey, from early missteps to making the SG Hammett rocked at Back To The Beginning, and the Ghost Burst finish that's coming soon to the Gibson lineup

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Fender California Standard Redondo
“If my first acoustic guitar were as easy to play as this, I’d have been insanely happy”: Fender California Standard Redondo review

By Phil Weller Published

Fender’s California range makes its acoustic craftsmanship more affordable, while doubling down on brand identity

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Taylor Jacob Collier GS Mini: featuring a brightly-coloured rosette graphic designed with the musical polymath, this beginner friendly acoustic has a bold five-string design for his signature DAEAD tuning.
Taylor teams up with Jacob Collier for signature acoustics that declare standard tuning DAEAD – and they’re accessibly priced

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Taylor expands its Jacob Collier signature collection with the Academy 22e and GS Mini, and they're impressively spec'd and offer something completely different for adventurous players

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Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE Black: the handsome but affordable cutaway acoustic isd photographed against a patterned rug on a wooden floor.
“If you're looking for a do-it-all acoustic guitar for well under $500, then there really aren't many better options”: Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE review

By Richard Blenkinsop Published

High-gloss finish, superb playability, on-board pickup system and all-solid wood… at $339?

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Jason Isbell with his two new signature acoustics from Martin, the 0-17, a high-end replica of his 1940 model, and the 0-10E Retro, a more affordable version.
Jason Isbell shares unorthodox tone tip for new acoustics as he reveals not one but two signature Martins – and a set of strings

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Jason Isbell 0-17 is a stunning replica of his 1940 model he used on Foxes In The Snow, and if that holy grail limited edition model is too pricey, his 0-10E Retro might be just the thing

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Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven: the Metallica lead guitarist's new signature acoustic is a Halloween-friendly take on the Hummingbird that's limited to 100 units worldwide.
Enter, the Raven: Kirk Hammett’s Custom Shop Gibson acoustic dresses up the Hummingbird for Halloween

By Jonathan Horsley Published

This collector's item is limited to 100 units worldwide, has a soundhole label signed by Metallica guitarist, and has aesthetic updates that just the thing for the horror superfan

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Loog Hello Kitty Fender Stratocaster
Fender x Loog’s Hello Kitty Stratocaster it might be the cutest beginner guitar of all time

By Jonathan Horsley Published

But it has competition in the adorable shape and cartoon graphics of Loog's Hello Kitty mini-acoustics – all of which come bundled with learning materials for young players

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Harley Benton CLF-50E Parlor Metallic: the compact-bodied acoustic has been launched with a range of metallic finishes.
Harley Benton’s new acoustic is a compact parlour with a solid top and metallic colour finish – and it is just $250

By Jonathan Horsley Published

With five colour finishes to choose from, the CLF-50E is an eye-catching, couch-friendly but stage-ready acoustic electric for players on a budget

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Jacob Collier
Jacob Collier says that the problem with using AI for music making is that “it’s almost too perfect”

By Ben Rogerson Published

“It can't learn a perspective or a sense of humour or an attitude,” he argues

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The legendary luthier Ken Parker in his workshop with one of his groundbreaking archtop designs.
Ken Parker, the visionary luthier behind the Parker Fly, has died, aged 73

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Parker was one of guitar designs great radicals, whose legendary electric, the Parker Fly, became a '90s classic, famously played by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Adrian Belew, David Lynch and more

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