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“While it doesn’t reinvent Fender’s decades-old designs, this Stratocaster is not only crisply made but really hard to put down”: Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster review

Replacing the out-going Performer model, is Fender’s American Professional Classic Stratocaster the perfect vintage/modern hybrid?

Guitar World

Here Are The Top 7 Comic Book Protector Cases According to Amazon Reviewers

Comic books are very fragile. Whether you read comic books purely for entertainment or potential investment purposes, it pays in the long run to buy comic book protector case products. The longer you expose comic book paper to oxygen, sunlight, humidity, dust, and the elements, the more it slowly degrades…

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Stripes star as Crowhurst wins special BMW 3 Series celebration race

Graham Crowhurst and his stripey M3 E46 - inspired by Jeff Koons’ BMW Art Car M3 GT2 raced by Andy Priaulx at Le Mans in 2010 - enjoyed a memorable Classic Sports Car Club Modern Retro race weekend at Castle Combe, conquering technical issues to maintain his Ramair championship lead…

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“Much more versatile than a vintage-style Tele”: Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH review

For decades, players such as Keith Richards have been swapping out their Tele's neck single-coil for a humbucker – now Fender has unveiled its most high-spec take on the format yet

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Can a Great Museum City Survive the Censorious Right?

Fear and reticence spread in Fort Worth as Sally Mann’s nude photos of her children were held as police evidence.

Texas Observer

Skoda Turned an Old Hatchback Into an Awesome New Concept

The Skoda Favorit isn't a car we know well in America. The hatchback, designed by Bertone, launched in 1987 and was a massive success for the brand. Now, in 2025, Skoda has reimagined the Favorit with the brand's latest design language, but it features a few styling quirks that preserve…

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Kurt Busch among those selected for 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame class

The voting panel had to choose two names from the Modern Era Ballot and one from the Pioneer Ballot on Tuesday, ultimately deciding on the following individuals: Kurt Busch (Modern), Harry Gant (Modern), and Ray Hendrick (Pioneer).

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“It is ingrained with my artwork, an art piece that I had done years ago called Sunburst”: Serj Tankian and the Gibson Custom Shop team up for limited edition signature Foundations Les Paul Modern

They're only making 25 of these, each of them signed, and they come with a signed LP, signed art print, a copy of Tankian's memoir, plus VIP tickets to an upcoming System Of A Down show

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“A stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance ”: Fender unveils limited edition Player II Series refresh, with the Strat, Tele, Precision and Jazz Basses refinished in dazzling Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst

The new-look models have all the same Player II features – rosewood fingerboards with rolled edges, Alnico V pickups, high-ratio Classic Gear tuners and a Modern C profile neck

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“A guitar so playable that you might need to put the brakes on yourself and remember to play to the count”: Fender American Ultra II Telecaster review

The workhorse is newly shod for the modern player but still packs the tones that made it famous

Guitar World

“Modding for dummies? Well, some of you more experienced guitar tinkerers might be having a chuckle, but this levels the playing field”: How Gibson’s Quick Connect pickups are the Les Paul mod pretty much anyone can do – no soldering required

As Gibson finally adds some Quick Connect pickups to its Pickup Shop lineup, we revisit this simple no-solder method to mod your Modern guitar

Guitar World

Here's a great idea! MSI is giving away Microsoft 365 office suite with some of its laptops in Japan — so when will that be extended globally?

MSI has launched two new business laptops with Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 and Microsoft 365 Basic included.

TechRadar

Wizards of the Coast admit MTG Modern Horizons 3's Nadu was a “design mistake”

Bye bye birdie

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Thanks to Modern Horizons 3, my 'white weenie' Magic deck is about to get even more obnoxious

I might even branch out to blue and black just to make it really annoying.

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"A high-performance Les Paul that is sure to satisfy even the most contemporary player": Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured review

A flashy contemporary take on the classic LP formula – but is it style over substance?

Guitar World

“The figured tops of the future”: Epiphone has expanded its Modern Figured range with two brilliant burst finishes – giving the futuristic family perhaps its best makeover yet

“The SG of the future” and a contemporary take on the classic Les Paul template get a long overdue cosmetic pick-me-up thanks to a pair of eye-popping colorways

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Wizards of the Coast wanted a lion upskirt for MTG Modern Horizons 3 … wait, what?

They "chose the upskirt", says artist

Guitar World

“A punky-edged rock ’n’ roll machine that’s light on your shoulder but far from lacking in heft”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite review

This is the lightest solidbody LP we’ve ever encountered, and comes in snappy colors with classic rock tones

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“This cherished model has now been refined”: Gibson’s sleek Les Paul Modern Studio brings the Modern line’s player-friendly features to a proper mahogany body and maple cap USA build – and all for under $2K

The latest take on the Les Paul Studio looks to offer some of the best bang for your buck of the whole USA-made line-up

Guitar World

“If we were told these two Les Pauls were made in completely different factories, we’d believe it”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured and Modern Lite review

Two new Les Pauls are added to the Modern strand of Gibson’s expanding USA guitar range with quite a specification and cost difference. Which one to go for?

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Even as World of Warcraft nears its 20th anniversary, the MMO's executive producer promises that "the Worldsoul Saga is a foundation for our future"

Exclusive | Holly Longdale on what's next for World of Warcraft, the difficulty of WoW Classic Plus, and so much more

Guitar World

“It’s a lower price point, but it’s not cheap and there’s no apologies with this guitar”: Gibson’s Les Paul Modern Lite offers a slimline take on the iconic LP – and the lowest priced all-mahogany, two-pickup build in the USA line

A new Gibson USA Les Paul (with two humbuckers) for under $1,500? We’re interested…

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why don’t more of London’s public art galleries open past 5pm?

After a tough day at work, it’s nice to feed the soul with some culture, especially as the nights draw in. But even if you’ve paid a handsome fee for your Tate membership, you probably won’t be able to use it during the week. Both London Tates, Modern and Britain,…

LiveScience

MSI Modern 15 laptop review: A capable budget laptop with a lot of compromises

Is this affordable 15.6-in notebook an ideal option for budget creativity and student life?

Wallpaper

‘Crossroads’ at ICFF 2023: ‘There is room for everyone in American design’

‘At the Crossroads of American Design: Celebrating the Established and Emerging’ is a new exhibition at ICFF 2023 curated by David Rockwell and Wallpaper’s Pei-Ru Keh

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