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Best classical guitars 2025: My pick of the finest nylon-string acoustics
From small-scale acoustics for your first steps to stage-ready electro-classicals, here's what to look for
Joe Bonamassa on why he turned down Peter Green and Gary Moore’s iconic 1959 “Greeny” Les Paul — and why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett was absolutely the right owner
His decision to pass and Hammett’s decision to buy illustrate why guitar collecting is as personal to every guitarist as their playing style
$530 off an Ultra Luxe Tele? I’ve never seen Fender go this big on discounting American-made guitars
Fender just went all out on cutting American-made guitar prices, with hundreds slashed off Ultra Luxe, American Pro II, and Acoustasonic
Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 Kramer expected to fetch $3 million at auction this fall
The guitar hasn’t been in public in over 40 years – but it did feature on a classic glam metal album in 1989
“Despite its metal leanings, it can handle anything you throw at it.” We review the Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia LM-87
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
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
Best Taylor guitars 2025: my pick of the most popular Taylor acoustics
Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection
We review the Powers Electric A-Type and find a stunningly unique and inspirational creation
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
