Electric Guitars

The best new guitar gear of NAMM 2026: More effects, more amps, more guitars and more tech than ever

By Simon Arblaster published 27 January 26

MusicRadar's Rob Laing carried the weight of the guitar world on his shoulders as he single-handedly took on the NAMM Show 2026... and survived to tell the tale

Epiphone revamps core lineup with the Inspired By Gibson series

By Jonathan Horsley published 27 January 26

NAMM 2026: Laurel is out, rosewood is in for all but entry-level models, as upgrades come across the board

“This has been a difficult decision for us”: Harley Benton is closing its US store on Reverb

By Jonathan Horsley published 27 January 26

Players in the US have until 31 January to place their orders before the doors shut at the German brand's US warehouse. Harley Benton says it is “no longer feasible” to operate in the US

Best electric guitars under $500/£500 2026: Affordable electrics

By Matt McCracken last updated 26 January 26

Get more for your money with my pick of the best value electric guitars below $500/£500

“Engineered for modern electric players seeking authentic nylon tine without the traditional limitations of classical instruments”: Abasi’s nylon 7-string opens for pre-orders

By Dan Mold published 23 January 26

NAMM 2026: The long-awaited Abasi Córdoba Stage 7 nylon string guitar makes its debut in California

“A deeper low-end presence within the StingRay lineup”: Sterling by Music Man launches its first ever baritone electric guitar

By Dan Mold published 23 January 26

NAMM 2026: Sterling by Music Man reveals the company’s first-ever baritone electric guitar, refreshes its popular Luke series and we get two new signature models

“The truest conduit between the acoustic resonance of the guitar and its electric voice” says Chris Buck of the custom P90-style pickups in his new signature Yamaha Revstar

By Dan Mold published 23 January 26

NAMM 2026: Music Radar’s Best New Guitarist 2017 Chris Buck gets his own signature Yamaha Revstar, while Yamaha also debuts a new Pacifica SC body shape and two 60th Anniversary editions

“Everybody can play it... Just bring your own energy”: Fatoumata Diawara’s signature SG wears her Malian roots proudly on its horns

By Dan Mold published 22 January 26

NAMM 2026: Push/pull coil splitting and phase shifting for the genre-breaking fusion fun

"Rethinking motion, balance, and response": Strandberg’s new Arc TILT tremolo has been designed from the ground up for a more natural, expressive and inspiring playing experience

By Dan Mold published 22 January 26

NAMM 2026: Strandberg reveals brand-new Arc TILT tremolo system for smooth motion and stable pitch control – debuts on two of its most popular headless 6-string guitar models

PRS and Ed Sheeran team up for SE Hollowbody Piezo Baritone featuring pop superstar’s own artwork

By Jonathan Horsley published 20 January 26

NAMM 2026: Limited to 1,000 instruments worldwide, the Ed Sheeran SE Hollowbody Baritone 'Cosmic Splash' has a unique build and look and comes with an 8" by 8" signed print