Latest articles by Dave Burrluck
Vintage 25th Anniversary Series V75-SVB, V6H-SVB & V100-SVB review
Three very smart Silver Burst electrics to celebrate 25 years of Vintage and its cost-effective lookalikes
PRS SE Hollowbody Standard and Hollowbody II review
A classic 90's PRS design gets the SE treatment, but do these Hollowbodies still offer premium feel at a knocked-down price?
What makes a great-sounding acoustic guitar?
Some of the world's finest acoustic builders discuss what goes into making a guitar sing
How the coronavirus pandemic inspired Taylor's American Dream acoustic series
The surprising story behind the new acoustic line-up, and why it's fundamental to the company's history
Danelectro ’57 Guitar & ’59 Divine review
Over 60 years on, what place does Danelectro have in today’s different world?
Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster review
If the world doesn’t have enough vintage-style Telecasters already, here’s another one. The trouble is, it’s rather good
Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster vs PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo
Looking for a bit of acoustic tone from your electric? We review two 2020 examples of a hybrid genre for stage and studio use
Eastman SB55/v review
An inspired Junior lookalike or cynical copy? The devil is all in the detail...
Is it worth modding a cheap guitar?
Upgrades can elevate inexpensive guitars, but what should you consider before reaching for the parts catalog?
How are cheap guitars priced so low?
We take a look at the typical retail chain for affordable guitars, from the factory to your front door
Yamaha Pacifica 1611MS review
To celebrate 30 years of Yamaha’s LA-based custom shop, we focus on its only signature electric, the Pacifica 1611 Mike Stern
Trinity by Relish review
Relish has created a solidbody with its unique pickup-swapping feature. Electric guitars may never be the same again…
Nik Huber Piet review
Nik Huber’s latest solidbody is inspired by the offset fashion and named after his youngest son. The result is very classy
Fender American Original ’70s Telecaster Custom review
Featuring the original-style Cunife Wide Range humbucker, this Tele Custom has that '70s thing to a T
Guild Aristocrat HH & P90 review
This pair of Guild single-cuts combine vintage style and lighter weight at a temptingly affordable price
PRS McCarty 2020 review
Always in the Custom's shadow, the 26-year-old McCarty was PRS’s first ‘vintage-aimed’ model and has been revised for 2020
Martin SC-13E review
Martin’s big launch for 2020 is a very un-Martin-style ‘crossover’ guitar. A designer’s folly or the future?
PRS S2 McCarty 594, S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut & S2 McCarty 594 Thinline review
PRS’s trio of S2 594 models were a big hit at this year’s NAMM Show. How do they fare in the flesh? Very well…
PRS S2 35th Anniversary Custom 24 review
PRS celebrates a landmark year with an S2 that promises expanded sounds for half the price of the Core Custom
Eastman Romeo review
A smart semi-hollow drawing on Eastman's archtop heritage - it could well be love at first sight for the Romeo...
Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster review
A year on from the groundbreaking Acoustasonic Tele, the Big F releases this hybrid acoustic/electric Strat. But is it just a new shape or a new voice?
Guild Starfire II ST Dynasonic review
One of the oldest ‘classic’ pickup designs makes a return to the Guild range. But is everything quite what it seems?
Fret-King 'Black Label' Country Squire Semitone Special review
Possibly the most over-looked brand in the history of overlooked brands, Fret-King continues to offer affordable and intelligently designed guitars. This one’s rather special...
