Dave Burrluck

Another example of ’70s chic, this walnut-coloured Epiphone aims to clone the Gibson version for considerably less cash

Following a pair of five-figure Custom versions, here’s the everyman Greeny. But is it a valid introduction or simply a slightly pimped version of an existing Les Paul?

Let Paoletti transport you to the rolling hills, history and culture of Tuscany with a direct link to a classic wine or two. Oh, and the company makes rather fine guitars! Time for a taste…

Danelectro’s most famous guitar recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary and now gets a stage-aimed refresh for 2023

Cor-Tek might make a colossal number of guitars for other people, but its own brand, Cort, is gaining traction with sharply priced and very well-spec’d guitars such as this new G300 duo

Most of us are happy with off-the-shelf guitar designs, but there’s nothing quite like ordering up your own custom-made guitar. We asked Maybury Guitars to build us one, and this is what we received

A new guitar-making venture in the North East of England promises boutique-like style at everyday prices

Rapier launched in 2022 with the well-received 33 model. Can the ’60s stylists hit the target again with these two new additions for 2023?

Unless it’s a Bigsby, whammy bars on Telecasters have been considered close to sacrilegious. Until now...

PRS’s advance on the SE front continues with a pair of Singlecuts, with or without a maple top, and plenty of vintage references. We take ’em for a spin

Mixing magnetic and piezo pickups, Godin is back with serious intent if the Radium-X is anything to go by. But it comes at a price. Worth a go? We plug in…

The long-anticipated PRS SE DGT – the David Grissom Tremolo – finally lands. But just how does this dramatically more affordable SE version stack up to the classic Core model?

Tanglewood Guitars in the UK commissioned veteran guitar designer Gary Levinson to create a range of affordable but contemporary guitars. Here’s the result

Chapman is the latest brand to take advantage of York-based UK Guitar Builders’ manufacturing facility to produce its new flagship model. We plug in the first batch

This well-appointed single-cut from Vintage might just give the big boys a run for their money

After releasing his career-defining album, Crown, earlier this year, the bar is set high for the blues great’s new signature guitar

Some two decades since they first appeared, Gibson’s Faded Series instruments are back in what-you-see-is-what-you-get style: no options, not a lot of finish, either. We find out what’s new with the Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s Faded, and SG Standard ’61 Faded Maestro Vibrola

Fret-King steps up with a pair of new designs that focus on serious sound-mangling and high build quality but pretty affordable prices. Are they as good as they look?

The latest Epiphone release from the collection of Joe Bonamassa is based on the ES-335 he used on his first album. But what happened next?

Well known for his hugely detailed and exquisite custom builds, Seth Baccus is now expanding his output starting with this bolt-on Shoreline. What’s going on?

Fender’s initial American Acoustasonic Telecaster launch has spawned quite the range of innovative instruments. Here’s one of its most successful combinations yet…

Why don’t more makers just focus on simplicity, playability and sound? Well, here’s a boutique level Junior-style guitar that does exactly that. Fasten your seat belts, you’re in for a ride!