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ThorpyFX ER-2 Uni-Vibe review – the new standard for modern Uni-Vibe pedals?

Over five decades since Jimi Hendrix famously used one at Woodstock, ThorpyFX creates its dream Uni-Vibe

Guitar World

Fender California Series King Vintage review – This guitar is sure to cut through the noise of a busy open-mic night, and there’s an abundance of character in the tone

Fender’s regal dreadnought is a love letter to the company’s past, and might just be the big-voiced acoustic you need in your life

Guitar World

Without a truss rod, your guitar would be a lot harder to play – here's everything you need to know, from the history of the truss rod to how to adjust it safely

We have Gibson's Thaddeus "Ted" McHugh to thank for truss rods, and a lot to be thankful for. They made the instrument ready for the steel-string era, more playable and more durable – and adjusting them isn't as scary as you might think

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Fender Highway Series Parlor and Dreadnought review – Fender reinvents the acoustic once again… and the results took us by surprise

Following the success of Fender’s Acoustasonic series come two somewhat more traditional-looking electros. Packed with Fender/Fishman innovation, could they be even cooler?

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“It’s hard to deliver a gig to a chest of drawers in your bedroom. You worry about technique, then the recording can sound clinical”: How British acoustic great Clive Carroll tackled John Renbourn classics – and the psychological hurdles of home recording

Carroll’s new double-album, The Abbott, sees him perform the late John Renbourn’s work – he explains why and how he did it, and offers an in-depth guide to performing Renbourn’s masterpieces

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How the Ampeg Dan Armstrong may well have become a footnote in guitar history had the 'See-Through' electric not ended up in the hands of Keith Richards

Ronnie Wood, Joe Perry and Dave Grohl all played Dan Armstrongs over the years – here's why it's one of the coolest guitars ever

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“It’s the most money I’ve ever paid for a guitar in my life: over $400,000. But what’s a Flying V worth? It’s worth what someone’s willing to pay for it”: Joe Bonamassa opens the gates to Nerdville and shows off the most prized guitars in his collection

Bonamassa welcomes us to Nerdville to share the stories behind some of his favorite guitars, including a mint ’58 Flying V, Tommy Bolin’s mythical 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard and a tuxedo ES-355 that might, just might, be the only one in existence

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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H review – single-humbucker Tom DeLonge vibe for under $200

Fender's new entry-level Squiers have been rebranded and refreshed as the Sonic Series, but is this hardtail humbucker-equipped Strat still the go-to electric for beginners?

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“I was expecting to toss it into the pile of unsuccessful builds from the 1960s guitar boom. Boy howdy, was I wrong!”: Meet the Martin GT‑75 Moth – the iconic acoustic company’s 1967 semi-hollow electric experiment

An electric guitar from the venerable acoustic brand is a rare thing indeed, but then this was the ‘60s, Bob Dylan had just taken up a Stratocaster, and the times they were a-changing

Guitar World

PRS Modern Eagle V review – 17 pickup options and a jaw-dropping guitar build that’s impossible to fault

While PRS has been making its mark on the bolt-on market, we finally get a new Core model, the shape-shifting modern Eagle V. But is it really new?

Guitar World

Bourgeois Touchstone Vintage TS OM and TS D review – all the mojo of the golden pre-war era of acoustics with a few modern twists

With tops made in Maine, USA, and bodies constructed in China by Eastman, these guitars provide access to a revered builder’s brand at a fraction of the cost

Guitar World

Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom review – a metal-tailored V that virtually plays itself

MegaDave's signature 24-fret V reveals itself as a serious metal guitar at any price

Guitar World

“The apocalypse will happen before most of our pickups ever take a dump”: Jason Lollar on what drives him to make better pickups than anything that’s gone before

Jason Lollar, the man behind Lollar Pickups, is one of the most respected pickup makers in the world. He shares his design secrets and guitar tone philosophy

Guitar World

Fender Gold Foil Telecaster review

When is a Telecaster not a Telecaster? When it comes with a pair of mini-humbuckers, a mahogany body and ebony fingerboard like this one…

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What It’s Like For A Beginner Golfer To Play In The Genesis Scottish Open Pro-Am...

Beth Roberts (@bethsgolf on IG and TikTok) took up the challenge to play in the Pro-Am for one of the highest profile events in golf. How did she get on?

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“Everyone else had walls of Marshalls, but Rory just turned up, put a Vox AC30 on two folded-out chairs and let rip”: Rory Gallagher – the gear behind the legend

As we rebuild the exact rigs from the late Irishman’s most famous live periods, using historic gear loaned by his estate, Daniel Gallagher looks back over his uncle’s lifetime onstage

Guitar World

Blackstar Debut 50R review

An ultra-affordable practice amp for gigging guitarists and a great pedal platform to boot

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Two Notes ReVolt Guitar review

The master of speaker emulation turns its hand to analog amp sim pedals

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Boss DM-101 Delay Machine pedal review

The new boss

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Harley Benton Fusion-T 25th review

The affordable gear company is celebrating its 25th with a slew of high-spec, lowly priced Anniversary models. We take one for a spin

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Fender Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster review

Fuzzy logic

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Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 combo review

An old favorite returns as Bad Cat reboots its trailblazing tube combo with an updated circuit, while preserving the exclusive voices and character of the original

Golf Monthly

'I'm Just Trying To Inspire More People To Play Golf' - Golf Monthly Meets Mia Baker

Meet social media sensation, Mia Baker, who is on a mission to get more people into golf… and smiling all the way

Guitar World

Vintage resonators, budget rarities and seaweed-hued semi-hollows: inside Peter Green’s guitar collection

With over 100 of his guitars coming up for auction, we examine some gems from the Fleetwood Mac founder’s personal collection – some of which are surprisingly affordable

Guitar World

DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 review

A cult classic returns. But is this yellow-boxed drive still worthy of the hype?

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