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"It becomes very hard to put this guitar down": Strandberg Boden N2 Standard review
By Phil Weller published
The next generation of the Swedish firm's headless guitar design has arrived; is this the guitar to finally convince the cynics to try one out?

"A versatile, brilliantly engineered machine that will have your back, no matter what the gig": Strandberg Boden N2 Original review
By Pete Emery published
Strandberg makes key tweaks to its Boden blueprint, aiming to create an instrument to suit any genre - mission accomplished?

"For garage, punk, and rock styles, it’s got the tonal firepower on offer": Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut review
By Stuart Williams published
A revived classic returns to the Gretsch line-up as an affordable, two-humbucker rock machine

"The SE Studio Standard not only looks amazing, but it also delivers an incredible playing experience that keeps you coming back for more": PRS SE Studio Standard review
By Daryl Robertson published
The SE Studio Standard promises plenty of retro charm and more tones than you'll ever need, but how does it stand up to the competition?

“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
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