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“These guitars empower metal artists with the authentic, crushing tone that built Jackson’s legendary reputation”: Jackson takes us back to the heyday of shred with the Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series – and what about that Two Face finish?
By Jonathan Horsley published
Here's a collection of S-styles that take us back to the era of coin-op arcade machines, the arms race of technicality, and to the early days of an LA guitar brand that was weaponising electric guitar

“I don’t think it found its true voice until now”: Revived, refreshed, PRS adds the Mira 594 to the S2 range
By Jonathan Horsley published
The all-mahogany Mira has been in and out of PRS production since the original 2007 model, but reborn as this super-versatile S2 model. is it finally here to stay?

"A stellar build complements a gorgeous aesthetic, and thankfully, it has the tones and playability to back it up": PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow
By Daryl Robertson published
PRS throws everything at this new SE model to create the ultimate do-it-all electric guitar

Charvel and Rick Graham team up for Pro-Mod signature model with relic'd nitro cult colour finish
By Jonathan Horsley published
Made to look beat up, built to play fast, this HSS S-style has a sweet Shell Pink finish, a reverse Strat headstock, a Gotoh tremolo and a lot of shred potential

Jackson and Phil Demmel salute Randy Rhoads with limited run Pro Series King V in polka dot finish
By Jonathan Horsley published
Strapped with a pair of active EMGs, a recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series, plus a mahogany body for "endless sustain", the thrash stalwart's new King V is unapologetically metal

Sterling By Music Man unveils affordable version of Tosin Abasi’s futuristic Kaizen signature model
By Jonathan Horsley published
A Kaizen for under $1,000? SBMM might have a smash hit on its hands with the Animals As Leaders' signature electric – available now in Firemist Purple Satin and Stealth Black

“It’s analogous to Napster”: Brian Wampler on threat of digital disruption to pedal and tube amp market
By Jonathan Horsley published
One of the most respected names in pedal designs wrestles with the threat of digital disruption and says stompbox brands need to move with the times

Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel is open to swapping his guitars for cheese but here’s why you won’t sell him on amp modellers
By Jonathan Horsley published
As Spinal Tap prepare to make a triumphant return to the silver screen, lead guitarist Tufnel admits he's still addicted to pushing air
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