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"Up there as one of the better value for money metal guitars that you can currently buy": Spira S-450 TPP review
By Pete Emery published
From the team behind JET guitars comes new brand Spira. Created to serve the heavier side of music, and applying an impressive spec in a budget-friendly, metal package

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue TV Yellow review
By Connor Flys published
The most affordable of the new Inspired by Gibson Custom models – but it could be a highlight of the range

“It’s as comfortable as a guitar can”: Kramer Volante HSGT Triburst review
By Amit Sharma published
Meet the new line-up of fast and furious high-performance machines from Kramer

"Ordering one before clapping eyes on it will be a lottery": Cort KX507MS Pale Moon 7-string review
By Simon Arblaster published
Another value-for-money, thoroughly modern metal machine from Cort, but with a finish that has divided opinion

"This is a guitar that proves affordability can still bring looks that stun": Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT review
By Pete Emery published
Gretsch makes a few tweaks to the G5230T to bring us a variation with more than a little sparkle

“If you’re all about getting as close as possible to period-correct as you can for this price point, then you won’t be disappointed here”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue review
By Matt McCracken published
We get hands-on with Epiphone’s ode to one of the most coveted Gibson guitars of all time

“A beautiful, well-executed Les Paul”: Gibson Les Paul Standard ‘50s Double Trouble review
By Jonathan Horsley published
Looking for a collectible Gibson electric without the Murphy Lab price tag? This limited edition model is a compelling twist on the current Les Paul Standard with the subtle whiff of vintage mojo

"Whatever magic is in the Van Halen ear canals has been imparted here too": EVH SA-126 Special review
By Stuart Williams published
The first new design from EVH under Wolfgang Van Halen's watch is a Gibson-inspired semi-hollow with plenty of personality

A guitar that looks like it punches above its £249 price, so I gigged it: Mooer MSC20 Pro review
By Pete Emery published
Known for innovation and pushing boundaries, Mooer takes a step into the more traditional and challenges the established brands at their own game with its take on a classic shape
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