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“Despite its metal leanings, it can handle anything you throw at it.” We review the Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia LM-87
By Art Thompson published
Its pair of potent Jackson pickups — a humbucker in the bridge and a P90 in the neck position — retain their power even in split-coil mode

“A premium guitar built for speed and metal, offering even more than you would expect.” We review the Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX HT
By Andy McDonough published
With its classic pickup combo and a five-way selector that delivers a broad range of tones, it's an ideal choice for players of modern metal

We review the Powers Electric A-Type and find a stunningly unique and inspirational creation
By Jimmy Leslie published
Known for his acoustic creations over at Taylor Guitars, Andy Powers has designed a hollowbody electric that combines vintage vibes with modern and boutique elements

We review the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom ES-335, 1964 SG Standard and Firebird V
By Dave Hunter published
These latest entries in the Inspired by Gibson Custom Series come at a friendly price, albeit with some concessions to period-correct materials

We review the PRS SE Studio Standard and find a guitar that's one of the best choices around for working players
By Art Thompson published
From its pickups to its light weight and excellent playability, it's an inspiring guitar, and well deserving of a five-star review

"It's a notch more hot-rodded to squeeze maximum versatility from the classic Strat format." We review the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster
By Dave Hunter published
The model packs a trio of Player II Noiseless pickups in place of the Alnico V single-coils for hum-free performance

We review the Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster
By Dave Hunter published
Boasting a Bigsby, two humbuckers and a boost circuit, it's a faithful re-creation of the guitar behind Tom Petty the the Heartbreakers' "Refugee"

"The tuning is E to E but an octave higher than standard." Can this little guitar make you sound like you’re playing mandolin? Meet Ellis Guitars’ Soprano TX
By Art Thompson published
The unique Mando-guitar hybrid delivers the sweet tones of a mandolin without requiring you to learn new fingerings

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh is a superb rock machine. The EverTune bridge makes it invincible
By Art Thompson last updated
Created for Diamond Rowe, co-founder and lead guitarist for Tetrarch, this new Jackson model is versatile enough to work for rock, blues and country
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