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"Where this guitar truly shines is under the fingers of a blues or folk picker": Epiphone Blues King Studio review
By Daryl Robertson published
Epiphone takes a swing at a regal pint-sized parlour, but unfortunately, there are some QC issues

Paul McCartney's favourite bass company is in trouble – Höfner's future uncertain as it files provisional insolvency proceedings
By Jonathan Horsley published
The German brand behind McCartney's iconic 500/1 Violin Bass has been in existence since its founding by Karl Höfner in 1887

Greg Lester on how he crafted the classic nylon-string guitar solo in the Spice Girls’ 2 Become 1
By Ben Rogerson published
“It was actually very well conceived but it didn't sound guitaristic at all,” he says of the original demo

Harley Benton unveils Custom Line jumbo 12-string with a $350 price tag that’s for the Byrds
By Jonathan Horsley published
Harley Benton serves up all that shimmery Roger McGuinn jangle for the player on a budget, and the King-12 CE NT sure looks the part

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

“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

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

Best cheap acoustic guitars 2026: Top picks for strummers on a budget
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Your guide to the best cheap acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars out there, with amazing value options from Martin, Taylor, Fender, and more
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