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Bourgeois Touchstone Signature OM and Dreadnought review
By Jimmy Leslie published
The essence of a full Bourgeois experience at almost half the price? The revered luthier's latest collaboration with Eastman makes a convincing case

“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

“The ne plus ultra of LP Junior–style axes”: Knaggs SSC-J Steve Stevens Signature review
By Art Thompson published
This well-built, sonically-pleasing six-string has become, the Billy Idol guitarist tells us, Steve Stevens' recording guitar of choice

Reverend Chris Freeman Signature review
By Dave Hunter published
Reverend has delivered big-league performance at semi-pro prices for many years – heck, even a couple of decades now – but the Chris Freeman Signature model offers up some hefty surprises nonetheless

Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS review
By Art Thompson published
Graced with a stunning, sports car-like finish, this guitar is a versatile salute to the genius of Leo Fender

Klos Grand Cutaway Mini review
By Jimmy Leslie published
Though the carbon fiber look might turn some away, this is a road-ready, seaworthy instrument that delivers fuller sound and better playability than a typical travel guitar

"A reminder of just how far ahead of the curve Leo Fender was in 1950": Here's why the Vintera II series guitars sound as good as they look
By Art Thompson published
Reviewed: Vintera II ’50s, Jazzmaster ’60s, Telecaster and ’70s Mustang.

“A little badass: ideal for a bit of bottom-end grooving without the weight of a full-scale bass or amp”: The junior-sized Martin DJR-10E acoustic bass reviewed
By Jimmy Leslie published
Perfect for players with small hands or working out bass parts on the fly, the great-sounding, cute-looking and affordable Martin DFR-10E Bass packs a ton of fun into just 24 inches

Excellent playability, affordability and “fabulous amplified acoustic tone”: Fender’s latest Highway Series’ Parlor and Dreadnought guitars reviewed
By Jimmy Leslie published
Discover why the Highway Series is an excellent crossover option for players who want a killer acoustic stage sound from an instrument with the playability of an electric guitar

Based on a prized guitar from Bonamassa’s vintage collection, The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom is an obvious choice for anyone who’s been priced out of the market for a vintage Gibson
By Art Thompson published
”The SG Custom was a class act back in the day, and Epiphone’s latest version is every bit as appealing”: The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom reviewed
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