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The world’s most expensive guitar, Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin acoustic, is set to go on display in the UK
By Phil Weller published
The legendary acoustic became the most expensive guitar to sell at auction when it went under the hammer back in 2020

Best offset guitars 2025: slanted-waist wonders from Fender, G&L, Duesenberg, Epiphone and more
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today

Martin celebrates 30th anniversary of Eric Clapton’s first signature acoustic with a faithful recreation of his MTV Unplugged guitar
By Phil Weller published
Two limited-edition acoustics celebrate three decades of partnership and pay homage to a set that made history

“Great two‑in-one value in a compact box that won’t hog space”: EarthQuaker Devices Gary review
By Chris Gill published
Lee Kiernan of IDLES' signature pedal is a Jekyll and Mr Hyde drive/fuzz twofer inspired by EQD's legendary Gray Channel

How Rotosound revolutionized the bass world with its Swing Bass 66 strings – and shaped the sound of rock music in the process
By Matt Owen published
Sponsored by Rotosound
The story of how Rotosound founder James How worked with one of the brightest minds in bass history to produce a string that has stood the test of time – and defined music history as we know it

“An investment-grade, pro-quality guitar”: Taylor Gold Label 814e SB review
By Chris Gill published
The American guitar giant delivers a 4K Dolby Atmos version of a classic flat-top with a new Super Auditorium body style and tone to spare

That Pedal Show’s Mick Taylor sparks inspired change that sees the Argo Boost Deluxe serve octave fuzz sounds and clean boosting in one unit
By Phil Weller published
Taylor was a fan of the original Argo, but when he discovered how it can double as a clean boost, he knew its recipe was worth a revisit

Fender and Thomann have produced two new exclusive Stratocaster lines
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The American and Mexican Stratocasters offer exclusive satin finishes, vintage tones and modern playability

Gibson gives its Les Paul Special an ultra-rare pickup overhaul with new Mini Humbucker models
By Jenna Scaramanga published
It could potentially be the first time in history that mini-humbuckers have come as standard in a slab-bodied Les Paul Special

Laney and Nathan East team up for a versatile signature bass head that ends a 40-year wait for the session legend
By Phil Weller published
East, one of the most celebrated bass players in history, knows a thing or two about tone – and he’s put practicality at the forefront of his new signature model
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