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Orbit Culture show us their ESP guitars – and tell us why the EverTune bridge is a game-changer

By Jonathan Horsley published

Richard Hansson and Niklas Karlsson on why passive humbuckers are better for downtuned riffs, James Hetfield's influence, and why baritones and extended range guitars are too much guitar

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Marty McFly (Michael J Fox) takes to the air with the Gibson ES-345 that has been missing since Back To The Future wrapped in 1985. On the right, a teaser of a forthcoming Gibson replica of the guitar.

Cesar Gueikian teases Gibson Custom Shop replica of Marty McFly’s “1955” Back To The Future ES-345

By Jonathan Horsley published

And could there be an Epiphone version too?

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The newly refreshed Classic Series from Squier reworks vintage Fender-inspired electric and bass guitars for beginners and budget-conscious players.

Squier channels the Fender archive for 10 stunning yet affordable news Classic Vibe models

By Jonathan Horsley published

You know the drill, people... we've got Strats, Teles, a Jazzmaster and a Duo-Sonic, and refreshed basses in Squier's evergreen vintage-inspired range

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Kirk Hammett plays his Mummy ESP onstage with Metallica. In the middle of this comp'd image is the Thinline custom Triplecaster Hammett commissioned then gifted to White. On the right, White plays his Fender Triplecaster with the yellow pickguard.

Kirk Hammett orders up custom version of Jack White’s Triplecaster – and gets one for White, too

By Jonathan Horsley published

Jack White's been giving out his Triplecaster to all and sundry and now Hammett returns the favour, with a "cool mod" that White hopes will duly upset Telecaster purists

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Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2025: My top picks for players of all styles

By Matt McCracken last updated

Years of playing and reviewing gear have taught me exactly what to look for - here's how to get a guitar to grow with

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“The most talked-about guitar of the summer is coming to the Gibson Garage London”: P-90s, Light Aging from the Murphy Lab, handwritten Oasis lyrics… The Gibson Custom Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard has been unveiled and is here photographed in the Gibson Garage, with a variety of close-ups to show every detail.

Gibson unveils Custom Noel Gallagher Les Paul: hand-signed, limited run – the ultimate Oasis guitar?

By Jonathan Horsley published

Limited to 25, each hand-signed, replicas of Noel Gallagher's super-cool black Les Paul Standard will be available on August 21 at the Gibson Garage London

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Left-handed guitarists have been overlooked for too long, but Thomann’s up to 20% off Lefty Deals sale changes that

By Matt McCracken published

Southpaw guitar players can finally get some decent savings on guitars, but only for a limited time

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Debbie Gough of Heriot demoes the new Jackson Pro Plus Metal Phase II Warrior on a darkened studio set.

Jackson adds Warrior, King V and Concert Bass to its limited edition Pro Plus Pure Metal range

By Jonathan Horsley published

Metal up your G.A.S. and take a look at these stripped-down single-pickup shred (and low-end) machines

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Gretsch Electromatic CVT: The bolt-on double-cut assumes a familiar form to the Jack Antonoff signature model, and features dual humbuckers, a wraparound tailpiece, and some neat vintage finishes.

Like the Jack Antonoff signature Gretsch? Then you are going to love the CVT Electromatic

By Jonathan Horsley published

Gretsch goes for the alt-metal, grunge and post-rock market with a hefty dual-humbucker doublecut that is built for “gut-punching” riffs – and there's a bass version, too

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Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer: finished in red, black and white stripes, this was a an early Kramer design that was later owned by Mick Mars.

Is Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 Kramer – also owned by Mick Mars – the next multi-million dollar guitar?

By Jonathan Horsley published

Dressed up to look like Frankie, a precursor to the 5150, this transitional Kramer was stage-played by Eddie Van Halen and appeared on Mötley Crüe's Dr Feelgood

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