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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 Martin D-28 Billy Strings and DX-2E Billy Strings acoustics
By Jimmy Leslie published
These signature models from today's hottest acoustic guitarist deliver fantastic playability and tone. Which should you choose?

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

We review the Benson Tallbird + tube-driven reverb and harmonic optical tremolo
By Dave Hunter published
An update of Benson's Tall Bird external reverb unit, the Tall Bird + adds tube-driven optical tremolo in two modes: Classic and Harmonic

We review the Fishman Jon Gomm Powertap Earth Pro pickup system
By Jimmy Leslie published
Originally created for the English percussive fingerstylist's signature Ibanez acoustic, the system is now available for installation on any acoustic

Our reviewer says the DigiTech HammerOn Pitch Shifter pedal makes him sound like a more creative lead player
By Jimmy Leslie published
Its seven modes give you instantaneous pitch shifting for hammer-ons, trills, instant harmonies, drop and capo tunings, and much more

"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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