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“A guitar so playable that you might need to put the brakes on”: Fender American Ultra II Telecaster
By Jonathan Horsley published
The workhorse is newly shod for the modern player but still packs the tones that made it famous
Gibson’s mystery Metallica-inspired Explorer hasn’t gone to James Hetfield – it’s been gifted to a Hollywood superstar
By Matt Owen published
It was theorized that Gibson was crafting a Custom Shop Explorer inspired by Hetfield’s “So What” model ahead of some signature models, but that wasn't the case...
Josh Rand’s guitar collection is an ode to ’80s shred – but he’s putting some of his prize pieces up for sale
By Phil Weller published
Rare, vintage, and signed models make up the guitarist’s 31 new listings, and there’s plenty to get excited about
Best electric guitars 2025: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
“Reveal coming soon”: At long lost, is Gibson finally working on James Hetfield signature guitars?
By Matt Owen published
The Metallica frontman is poised to receive a Gibson Custom Shop creation that pays homage to his famed ‘So What’ 1984 Explorer. Could signature guitars be next?
Best parlor guitars 2025: sofa-strumming acoustics for every budget
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Reverb reveals its best-selling electric guitars of 2024 – and the previous top-seller has been toppled
By Matt Owen published
The reigning champion of 2022 and 2023 has been ousted, and the best-selling new release of 2024 might surprise you
Best electric guitars under $500 2025: maximum tone, minimum price
By Amit Sharma last updated
Our pick of the best guitars under $500, with top choices from Squier, Epiphone, Schecter, and more
“We love it when Gibson gets it right”: Gibson ES-330 and Les Paul Studio review
By Dave Burrluck published
Along with its high-profile limited-edition releases, Gibson continues to consider the working musician, as this pair illustrates: two new additions that couldn’t be more different!
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