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“Proper, grown-up tones that wouldn’t disappoint even the most critical ear”: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola and 1959 ES-355 review

Epiphone’s collaborations with the Gibson Custom Shop continue unabated, this time with two of the latter’s most prized top-end models but built in Qingdao, China

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“While Fender players might feel more at home with the Silver Sky, PRS players will definitely feel a little more comfortable here”: PRS SE NF3 review

This new SE-exclusive NF3 uses a similar bolt-on platform to John Mayer’s Silver Sky model – but is a very different guitar. How so? Let’s find out

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“Epiphone has pulled off its conjuring trick once again and made three acoustic guitars that are amazing in practically every respect”: Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45, 1957 SJ-200 and J-180 LS review

Following on from the excellent ‘Inspired By Gibson Custom Shop’ electrics come three high-spec acoustic electrics from the Epiphone brand. How do they measure up?

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“One of the best-sounding USA amplifiers currently available”: Bad Cat Jet Black head review

Bad Cat’s new addition combines its classic signature sound with a unique new high-gain voicing – and the results are remarkable

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“The reaction to Ian Bairnson’s collection has so far surpassed interest to some of these mammoth names in the guitar world”: The Les Paul used on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights smashes estimates at auction

Ian Bairnson famously used the Gibson guitar to play the Wuthering Heights solo while his arm was in a plaster cast

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“40 years on, PRS is still setting standards that other brands would do well to study very closely”: PRS S2 Standard 24 Satin and S2 Vela Satin review

As PRS’s more affordable USA-made S2 line moves into its second decade, the series gets a revamp with – at last – USA-made pickups and electronics. What took so long?

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“Bernie went into the studio with a host of guitars – but ended up using this £125 Squier for 95% of the sessions. It was one of the best Strats he ever played”: Inside the Bernie Marsden guitar auction – featuring rare Strats and a Greeny-esque ES-335

An epic collection of the former Whitesnake member’s guitars, amps and other highly collectable gear has just gone under the hammer – and we got up close and personal with his prized possessions

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“Ronnie Wood has a ’55 hardtail Strat and that one was incredible. And then Nile Rodgers’ Hitmaker Strat – that one’s incredible”: Fender’s Master Builders on what makes a good Stratocaster – and the best Strats they’ve ever played

As two of the Custom Shop’s best luthiers, there are few people in the world better qualified to talk Strats than Waller and MacNutt. They share the secrets behind the truly special ones – and the mods that could revitalize yours

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“Ted Newman Jones builds beautiful guitars. He made some five-strings for Keith. He’s great”: Played by Keith Richards and Billy Gibbons, Newman guitars are some of rock’s greatest secret weapons – and a new model seeks to preserve their legacy

Used by everyone from The Rolling Stones to Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Mike Campbell, Newman guitars have a unique place in rock history. And thanks to a new enterprise, they’re making a comeback

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“Ian was always ready to play a stylistically perfect solo for every track he was involved with”: The Les Paul behind the iconic guitar solo on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is now up for auction

The late Ian Bairnson’s guitar was used across the first four Kate Bush albums, as well as classic records from the Alan Parsons Project and countless sessions

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“Among vintage guitar collectors, a changed set of tuners can be a dealbreaker”: Guitar tuning pegs – everything you need to know about the parts that keep your guitar in tune

Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar's tuning pegs, repair them, or just want to understand the differences between models, read on and let this guide demystify the tuning key

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6 simple ways to clean carpet without a machine to achieve a spotless, stain-free finish

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“A refinement of Leo’s original proposition in every respect”: Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster review

To celebrate yet another anniversary for Fender’s world-beating 1954 design, the company has thrown everything it knows about building great Strats into the melting pot

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“Strong choices with the advantage of dual modes”: Ross Pedals review

A long-lost US pedal brand makes a comeback under Josh Scott at JHS Pedals – we take a look at the Phaser, Fuzz, Compressor, Distortion and Chorus

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“There’s very little to fault or criticise. The company is back with a new workshop and all guns blazing”: Gordon Smith Grande and Geist review

In its 50th anniversary year, British production guitar maker Gordon Smith is moving into a new workshop and expanding its already broad range with a brace of new designs

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“It’s good to see something fresh in dirt pedals – if an almost 60-year-old circuit could be described as such”: Danelectro Nichols 1966 review

A pedal designed by a teenager in the Hollywood Hills back in 1966 has been revived for today’s players – and it's as versatile as it is unique

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“One of the most affordable Klon clones out there, and easily the most entertaining”: JHS Pedals Notaklön review

Every pedal brand under the sun seems to have its own take on the Klon Centaur, but JHS Pedals has put a unique twist on the drive. This one you, the player, build yourself

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“It’s a shoo-in for any gigging musician”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio review

Gibson’s long-running Les Paul Studio is the latest to get a Modern makeover. A valid new model or a minor refresh? Let’s find out

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How to upgrade your Jazzmaster and Jaguar: modding tips and setup tricks for Fender offset guitars

From bridges to tremolos to pickups, these DIY upgrades for the offset electric in your life will make them better than ever

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“A quality tone conditioner to have in front of your amp”: Boss BP-1W Booster/Preamp review

The BP-1W presents classic Boss preamp circuits in a compact pedal format – and it might just be the secret tone weapon your rig has been waiting for

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“Like so many of Leo Fender’s products, these instruments ended up being wildly successful at producing sounds that ran contrary to his intentions”: The history of Fender offset guitars

Only now, over 60 years on from their launch, are the Jazzmaster and Jaguar becoming recognised as guitars for all players. We trace the innovations that mapped the offset’s long journey from misunderstood outsider to contemporary king

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“Ideal first amps, loaded with features for hours of fun and inspiration”: Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 10, Stereo 20 and Stereo 40 review

Blackstar has introduced a timely update to its award-winning programmable guitar amp range, but how do these combos stack up?

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“The Firebird V is closing in on Gibson’s own price points… however, there’s nothing we don’t love about these guitars”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 1963 Firebird I & V review

Two of Gibson’s most controversial designs, reimagined and rebranded with Epiphone’s moniker. Do they promise the ‘Cream’ of the crop or a ‘Winter’ of discontent?

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“A guitar we really can’t fault. Try one of these before someone realizes they’ve made a mistake with the price”: PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin review

This new satin Standard version of the classic CE 24 ditches the bling and drops the price to just $499

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“A hugely creative tool with the power to unleash spooky, ethereal sounds, or take you on a full-on psychedelic hippie freakout”: Electro-Harmonix Pico Attack Decay review

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