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Gretsch’s play for hard-riffing rock players continues with the “exotic” black limba Jet and CVT
By Jonathan Horsley Published
With Pure Volt Twin Six 'buckers in the driver's seat these puppies have plenty bite, and that black limba build looks on-point in high-gloss sunburst

Troy Van Leeuwen on his Squier Tele XII’s origins, and when he learned it was (literally) roadworthy
By Jonathan Horsley Published
Squier unveils Van Leeuwen's Paranormal Tele XII, and it's a stunning and affordable 12-string take on the OG mass-produced electric. Here he shares its origin story

Ibanez just weaponised the Iceman for metal and refreshed a bunch of its flagship signature models
By Jonathan Horsley Published
The Iceman has always been a gent among metal guitars but with seven strings and a multi-scale build and Fishmans, consider it a true djent

“When you're away from your main rig, it more than fills a void.”: Donner Hush X Pro review
By Phil Weller Published
This next-generation travel guitar packs a lot in, but isn't without its niggles

“His effects are bonkers in the best way possible”: The MusicRadar guitar gear roundup Aug 2026 edit
By Jonathan Horsley Published
We take a look back at the gear highlights from August, featuring new signature models from Epiphone and PRS, Death By Audio and Grainger FX's wild collab and more

The Blind Faith Tele returns as Guitar Center unveils Eric Clapton Crossroads charity collab
By Jonathan Horsley Published
Martin unveils a Brazilian rosewood $24,999 Custom 000-42, PRS paints the Silver Sky blue and more – all exclusive to Guitar Center with a portion of sales going to the Crossroads Centre

Jackson and Charvel’s Sleep Token signature models are officially here – and are officially kind of insane
By Jonathan Horsley Published
Okay, so guitarist IV's monster 30” scale baritone arrives tuned a whole octave down – while bassist III has a heavily customised Charvel 5-string multi-scale. Fishman pickups for everyone

Harley Benton’s new $195 single-cuts have got a touch of the Nik Huber boutique vibe about them
By Jonathan Horsley Published
As budget electrics go, these smart new plain-top models from the German gear brand offer versatility and no shortage of style
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