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“It’s clear that the influence of the Custom Shop’s attention to detail is now making its way to the Mexican-made instruments”: Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Jazzmaster Road Worn review
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender proves it can do tasteful ageing without the Custom Shop price tag

"A stellar build complements a gorgeous aesthetic, and thankfully, it has the tones and playability to back it up": PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow
By Daryl Robertson published
PRS throws everything at this new SE model to create the ultimate do-it-all electric guitar

Fender Ultra Luxe Vintage '60s Stratocaster review
By Pete Emery published
Fender introduces the American Ultra Luxe Vintage, aiming to bring the playability of the Ultra II line to a player who prefers the aesthetic and tone of a more traditional character

“A really vintage‑flavoured friend”: Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue review
By Dave Burrluck published
With a raft of recent high-spec reissue launches, is Epiphone now the home of affordable ‘vintage’ Gibsons? On paper, yes. But what about in the flesh?

“Unbeatable... A play-anything guitar”: Duesenberg Alliance Series Tom Bukovac Session Man review
By Jonathan Horsley published
One of the world's G.O.A.T. sessions players gets a candidate for G.O.A.T. signature guitar – a stunning semi-hollow with dual humbuckers and a piezo, and a vibrato, and... well, it's a lot of guitar

"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
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