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Fender American Vintage II Series 2025 new models: a still from Fender's promo video pictures the '51 Tele in Prototype White, the '57 Strat in Black, P-Bass in Olympic White, the exquisite all-new '65 Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red (one of three finish options) and the '66 Jazzmaster in Sherwood Green Metallic.
Affordable retro mojo: Fender expands American Vintage II series with fresh finishes and new models Described as “a near 1:1 comparison” of the original models that inspired them, these box-fresh new electrics and bass guitars give you that old-school tone and feel without the vintage price tag
Freddie Mercury on stage in 1978
“I played lots of guitar on it, and Freddie said, ‘No, no, no!’”: How Brian May fought to be heard on a Queen classic May calls it “a massive Queen song”
Best electric guitars: PRS McCarty 594
Best electric guitars 2025: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond

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Atlas DSP - Your Final Steps

Atlas DSP, Your Last Steps Review

By Phil Weller published

The new kid on the block delivers its first hard-hitting amp sim, which is tailor-made for brutal noise making and modern metal grit – just don’t call it the blues

Plugins
A screenshot of the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus plugin running in Pro Tools

“Will definitely please those who are a fan of the sound already, but standalone price is expensive”: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus plugin review

By Matt McCracken published

The world’s most famous solid-state amp finally gets an official amp model for your DAW

Plugins
Guitar Center Memorial day

Guitar Center's epic Memorial Day sale offers unbeatable deals, including $419 off a Gibson Les Paul Standard!

By Daryl Robertson published

Treat yourself this Memorial Day, and get hundreds of dollars off an array of guitars, basses, amps, effects and more

Electric Guitars
Metronome on some sheet music

Best metronomes 2025: The top mechanical and digital metronomes for musicians

By Dave Clews last updated

Are you rushing, or are you dragging? You’ll know for sure with these essential time-keeping devices from Boss, Korg, Wittner, and more

Gear & Gadgets
A close-up photograph of the Harley Benton ST-Modern electric guitar in green and cream showing the strings and pickups.

Best Harley Benton guitars 2025: Cheap and reliable electric and acoustic models

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated

Get a glimpse into the world of Thomann’s ever-expanding budget brand with the best Harley Benton guitars

Guitars
Close up of a Taylor GS Mini acoustic guitar lying on a wooden floor

Best acoustic guitars 2025: Super steel string acoustics for all players and budgets

By Chris Bird last updated

Our pick of the very best flat tops from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender and loads more

Acoustic Guitars
MXR M303 Clone Looper on a wooden floor

Best looper pedals 2025: these are the greatest loop stations for every budget

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

Explore our pick of compact and floorboard loopers from the likes of Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6, and more

Guitar Pedals
Left to right: Ian Paice, Ritchie Blackmore and Roger Glover, of British rock group Deep Purple, in a recording studio, London, 29th September 1970

When Ritchie Blackmore had an "embarrassing" encounter with Eric Clapton

By Rob Laing published

"Believe it or not, Eric was in the next room to where we were"

Guitarists
Taylor Swift

Gibson unravels the mystery of Taylor Swift’s ‘pink/purple’ Eras Tour Lover guitar

By Ben Rogerson published

"We work with her team, who execute her vision down to the smallest details," says VP of product Mat Koehler

Singers & Songwriters
Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M review

Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M review

By Dave Burrluck published

Overdue update of Yamaha’s long-running super-S. Worth the wait?

Electric Guitars
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