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“We’ve only changed the strings one time”: Travis Barker reveals the bass he uses on everything he records
By Phil Weller published
The Blink-182 drummer and producer has made a revelation about a go-to bass that has proved perfect for almost every record he's produced

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

“There’s nothing about this guitar that’s not to like”: Lowden F12 review
By Neville Marten published
A new model from Lowden is something of an event, and when that instrument involves a reimagined neck joint, we’re instantly intrigued

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

Fender gives its Player II Series a high-spec metal makeover with limited-edition FSR Advanced drop
By Matt Owen published
A range of finishes have been rolled out to UK retailers as Fender gives its humble Player II line a serious revamp

Greeny will always be Kirk Hammett’s pride and joy. But this uber-rare 1959 Gibson ES-335 is a close second – and it has a surprising history
By Chris Vinnicombe published
What’s rarer than a Burst, rarer than a korina Flying V, and even rarer than a korina Explorer? A vintage guitar that Kirk Hammett believes is second only to Greeny when it comes to the best-sounding instruments in his arsenal…
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