Review: Gibson 2019 Les Paul Studio Tribute & SG Standard Tribute
Gibson has an ‘under new management’ sign in the window and a simplified range in-store, including these two stripped-down classics. Are they tempting enough to get you through the door?
Review: Jennings Guitars Catalina & Voyager Deluxe
Do these cool thinline offsets from California have the substance to match their boutique stylings?
Review: Chapman Guitars ML1 CAP10
YouTube personality and musical instrument retailer Lee Anderton has a new Chapman signature model, inspired by the modded 1986 Stratocaster that’s his go-to guitar. Will you hit ‘like’?
Review: Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT
This Gretsch Players Edition Jet combines timelessly cool vintage vibes with contemporary hardware and redesigned pickups for modern players.
Fender American Performer Stratocaster and Telecaster Review
Fender overhauls its most affordable USA-made instruments for 2019 with new pickups, a fresh lick of paint and plenty more besides.
Höfner Verythin CT & Classic Review
Many players will remember their vintage Höfner Verithins fondly, but the new Verythin models offer classic looks together with concessions to modern player needs.
Music Man Valentine Tremolo Review
Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine’s signature model is now even more versatile, thanks to the addition of a vibrato bridge.
Sterling Axis AX3S Review
A highly versatile electric that’s one of a brace of new additions to Music Man’s Indonesian-made budget range.
Xotic California Classic XSC-1 & XSC-2 Review
You may know the brand’s stompboxes, but Californian brand Xotic has a history of making high-quality electric guitars, too.
Eastman SB56/N & SB57/N Review
Eastman’s vintage-style single-cut range was expanded this year to include Goldtop- and Black Beauty-inspired models.