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Harley Benton’s latest Strat-style budget guitar comes with built-in effects – and costs just $140
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The ST-JAMster can be connected to headphones, an audio interface, or an amplifier and has reverb, delay, and distortion built in

Gretsch sends its Streamliner series “into the modern era” with a limited-edition launch
By Phil Weller published
Three distinct Bigsby-bolstered models have been included in the drop

Despite early love from EVH, headless guitars became a punchline – yet in 2025, they’re more popular than ever. We found out why
By Phil Weller published
With wider options across a variety of price points and more signature artists than ever, has the headless axe’s time finally come?

Gibson Custom's 1964 ES-345 Select models offer ‘woulda, coulda’ mods and lavish Mist finishes
By Phil Weller published
The special order axes marry 1964 ES-345 authenticity with fresh, head-turning colorways

“For all those who’ve lambasted the Standard Series before playing one – you’re going to have to eat your words”: Fender Standard Telecaster review
By Matt McCracken published
I put Fender’s most affordable guitar to the test to see once and for all what all the internet hubbub is about

Gibson's Double Trouble Les Pauls offer faded nitro finishes, with uncovered pickups – and a cheeky nod to its dispute with DiMarzio
By Phil Weller published
The two new models take the Les Paul Standard recipe down memory lane, with uncovered 'Double Classic White' humbuckers

Dean owner issues response to court loss over Gibson trademark verdict
By Phil Weller published
Gibson successfully filed against Dean’s use of V, Z, and SG-style guitars in 2022, and the courts have reached the same conclusion in a recent retrial

“A great choice for guitarists seeking an affordable semi-hollow that looks and sounds different”: D’Angelico Premier SS review
By Chris Gill published
Because a super-classy, versatile semi doesn't have to break the bank

Heritage turns to the budget guitar market with its all-new Ascent range – which starts from just $195
By Phil Weller published
With its new Les Paul-style and semi-hollow builds, Heritage is aiming to make its models more accessible than ever

The creation and evolution of the Stratocaster
By Alan di Perna published
Timeless, iconic, yet also indisputably a product of the era in which it was designed, the Stratocaster was shaped in huge part by a few oft-overlooked players – one of whom suggested the whammy bar so he could get more money as a session guitarist
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