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A photo of the PRS SE Studio Standard in Sage Green finish
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

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A composite showing the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster in its three finish options
"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

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A photo detail of the Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell “Red Dog” Telecaster
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"

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A photo of the Ellis Guitars Soprano TX, a short-scale guitar tuned an octave above a standard guitar, allowing you to create mandolin-like tones from a familiar six-string instrument
"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

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Diamond Rowe, co-founder and lead guitarist for Tetrarch, poses with her Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh DR12MG
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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A detail photo of the PRS SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Piezo in Orange Tiger Smokeburst finish
"Cover just about anything." We review the PRS SE Custom 24 Semihollow Piezo

By Art Thompson Published

The new addition to the PRS lineup raises the performance bar for this icon of six-string artistry

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A detail photo of an Abernethy Sonic Empress THC electric guitar
Our reviewer hijacked an Abernethy Sonic Empress THC on its way to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. He found it hard to let go

By Dave Hunter Published

Inspired by 1960s budget axes, Justin Abernethy’s Sonic Empress THC combines vintage and modern in an offset design that’s built for these times

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A detail photo of a Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary in Burl Stonewashed Blue
Fame's Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary lets you rock like a star without having to spend like one

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary offers stunning looks, fine craftsmanship and broad tonal versatility at an exceptional value

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A cropped image of a Frank Brothers Sonar electric guitar
"A fun and unique guitar that’s nevertheless a sleek beast of a performer." Meet the Frank Brothers Sonar

By Dave Hunter Published

The Toronto guitar maker changes up its formula considerably, while retaining its touchstones for style and build quality

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RS Guitarworks Slab Lowboy close-up shot
“An enjoyable blend of the classic and the hot rod it’s intended to be”: RS Guitarworks Slab Lowboy review

By Dave Hunter Published

How RS Guitarworks tapped into the Tele aesthetic and emerged with its own distinct P-90-loaded take on the classic formula

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