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Robert Plant is selling gear for charity and only one guitar remains – a golden-era Strat with a storied history
By Phil Weller published
Available for an eye-watering £20K, Plant bought it off Chicken Shack’s Stann Webb before luthier John Birch made some drastic changes to it

Courtney Barnett tells why switching to a Jaguar proved a pivotal moment in her career
By Phil Weller published
The Aussie played Telecasters until necessity required her to chase a bigger, more versatile sound

Jeff Beck’s guitar collection breaks records as it sells for more than $10.7 million
By Phil Weller published
His famed "Oxblood" Les Paul, featured on the cover of his 'Blow by Blow' album, is the record-breaking star of the show

Watch David Gilmour perform on a dulcimer as he hints at more to come in 2025
By Phil Weller published
The prog legend delivered his Christmas message alongside a special live version of a new standout track

What is the best Stratocaster in 2025? I've been playing Strats for 20 years - here are my top picks
By Matt McCracken last updated
I've been playing a Strat all my life, here's an all-encompassing guide to the best Fender Stratocasters available today

With an insane up to 50% off, here are our top 8 deals from the Fender Black Friday sale
By Daryl Robertson published
Save big on everything from Player to Classic Vibe, Aerodyne to Vintera and so much more this Black Friday

Fender's new American Ultra II series boasts faster necks, advanced pickups and fresh contours to modernize its recipes
By Phil Weller published
Strats, Teles, Meteoras and a trio of bass guitars all get the “sports car” treatment as Fender looks to its sister firms to refine the speed and comfort of its instruments

Yngwie Malmsteen’s #4 Strat has been listed on Reverb – and it comes with a free Ferrari
By Phil Weller published
It might be 2024’s best – and weirdest – deal, as Miami’s Walt Grace Vintage serves up quite the $175,000 package
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