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Why Fender is building its $599 Standard Series in Indonesia – and how its ideological shift delivers better value for players
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Fender’s EVP of Product Justin Norvell explains what convinced Fender to change its mindset on where its guitars are built – and what makes the new Standards different from the Player Series (apart from where they’re built)

"Gibson is currently producing some of the finest guitars in its history": Gibson Les Paul Studio Session review
By Daryl Robertson published
Flame top, neck binding, and classic mother-of-pearl logo – when does a Studio stop being a Studio?

Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer wowed metalheads with a custom offset Jackson. Now he’s turned to Aristides for his first signature guitar
By Phil Weller published
Soon to be available in six-, seven-, and eight-string formats, the STX brings the offset hype to Aristides’ range of custom builds for the first time

“It’s back and better than ever”: Gibson revives its cult classic Victory guitar – and elevates it to even greater heights
By Guitar World Staff published
The distinct double-cut was designed in the late 1970s, but slipped into obscurity after it was quietly discontinued. Now, it’s back for modern players, with a few choice tweaks to boot

The rise of Joe Knaggs: how Paul Reed Smith's right-hand man became one of America’s most respected guitar makers
By Amit Sharma published
Having cut his teeth working at the PRS factory, rising from finishing assistant to production manager and head of Private Stock, Knaggs built his brand from the ground up. Here’s his story…

Gretsch refreshes flagship Professional Collection with 5 Japanese-built stunners
By Jonathan Horsley published
Sound the dream guitar klaxon as Gretsch gives a makeover to Falcon, Tennessean and Nashville hollowbodies and positions the Broadkaster LX as a high-end semi for high-gain antics

Suhr’s OSO Short Scale aims for the best of both – combining a Gibson-like scale length with a T-style body
By Phil Weller published
Featuring a 24.625" scale length and the best of Suhr’s specs, the high-end guitar has already won over Mateus Asato

“I’m floored by its harmonically rich voice”: Xotic XSS Super S-Style review
By Paul Riario published
With its dreamy flip-flop metallic finish and a super-serious humbucker, this might be the '80s-inspired S-style you've been dreaming of

Jackson stealth-launches the Pure Metal range – a trio of limited edition single-pickup shred machines
By Jonathan Horsley published
Finished in Black with Creme binding, this Kelly, Rhoads and Soloist are packing a Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker, a Floyd, and that iconic six-in-line headstock

Dean Guitars unveils a Kerry King Overlord for under $500 – and an affordable Misfits signature that’s not afraid to make a point...
By Matt Parker published
The guitar builder is firming up its footing for 2025 with new signature models for King, Michael Amott, and Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein
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