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The Hero Hiker travel guitar could be the most inventive way to take a six-string on a trek through the mountainsBy Phil Weller Published -
"A novel way of learning that may encourage a few more players to get started": Litejam RGB24 reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
Fender Japan is releasing Pokemon guitars with an onboard 8-bit effect – but they’re so limited you need to enter a lottery to get oneBy Phil Weller Published -
In 1970, Pete Townshend smashed his iconic SG at a show and gave it to a superfan – 56 years later, it's finally been unearthedBy Janelle Borg Published -
The first Black Friday guitar sale has officially launched – bag a monstrous up to 30% off Epiphone, Fender, Martin, and more at Guitar CenterBy Daryl Robertson Published -
Behind the curtain at Eastman Guitars – where a wizard named Otto is transforming bolt-on designBy Neville Marten Published -
“Close to being one of the best metal-oriented baritones on the market”: Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone reviewBy Matt McCracken Published
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Acoustic Guitars
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Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: electro-acoustic picks for every guitarist whatever your budgetBy Simon Fellows Last updated -
Carbon fiber acoustic pioneer discontinues entire range to make way for its next chapterBy Phil Weller Published -
Gibson has rolled out its game-changing Baggs acoustic pickup system on four new guitarsBy Phil Weller Published -
Ex-Martin employee says destruction of 145-year-old acoustic in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight was no accidentBy Phil Weller Published 8 Comments -
Zakk Wylde’s guitar brand has launched its first acoustic guitarsBy Phil Weller Published -
Why the neck-to-body join has a major impact on the way your acoustic guitar plays and soundsBy Michael Watts Published -
In praise of Gibson's L-00 – the small-bodied acoustic that couldBy Chris Gill Published -
Best acoustic guitars under $500 2026: get more acoustic for your money with expert picksBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
Petr Furch on 45 years of acoustic guitar innovation – and the challenge to make his guitars betterBy Jamie Dickson Published
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Bass Guitars
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Fender and Mark Hoppus release signature bass you can customize yourself – but it’s only available for 182 hoursBy Matt Owen Published -
What this 1964 Jazz Bass tells us about Fender’s custom colors and the hot-rodders who painted themBy Dave Davidson Published -
Ned Steinberger’s headless revolution looked like a world first – until Les Paul dropped a bombshell: he’d already built oneBy Nick Wells Published -
The hottest bass gear of the month, including the smallest signature bass money can buyBy Nick Wells Published -
"It's a bit of an acquired taste, aesthetically": Washburn Scavenger SB4R reviewBy Connor Flys Published -
Fender recreates session legend Lee Sklar's iconic P-Bass – used on records by James Taylor, Phil Collins and Jackson BrowneBy Janelle Borg Published -
“Don’t play, or even look at, this bass if you’ve got a hangover”: The biggest bass guitar launches this monthBy Nick Wells Published -
“It’s staggering that a $329 bass can play like this”: Sire Marcus Miller V1 reviewBy Connor Flys Published -
Charvel Sleep Token III Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass V reviewBy Connor Flys Published
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Beginner Guitars
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Struggling to find the right beginner acoustic? The Ibanez V Series has you coveredSponsor Content Created With Ibanez
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Best guitars for kids 2026: top electric and acoustic guitars for childrenBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by expertsBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
$119 for a genuine Strat? Count me in. This Squier Debut Prime Day deal will leave beginners with enough cash for an ampBy Daryl Robertson Published -
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2026: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a proBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
Best beginner bass guitars 2026: top starter basses for beginnersBy Jonathan Horsley Last updated -
Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized modelsBy Janelle Borg Published -
Seriously? $109.99 for a genuine Telecaster?! Fender’s Squier Debut models are the ultimate beginner guitars, and with this wallet-friendly Prime Day discount, you'll have enough left over to buy a tunerBy Daryl Robertson Published -
Best guitars for beginners: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitarsBy Chris Corfield Last updated
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Electric Guitars
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"A novel way of learning that may encourage a few more players to get started": Litejam RGB24 reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
Fender Japan is releasing Pokemon guitars with an onboard 8-bit effect – but they’re so limited you need to enter a lottery to get oneBy Phil Weller Published -
In 1970, Pete Townshend smashed his iconic SG at a show and gave it to a superfan – 56 years later, it's finally been unearthedBy Janelle Borg Published -
Behind the curtain at Eastman Guitars – where a wizard named Otto is transforming bolt-on designBy Neville Marten Published -
“Close to being one of the best metal-oriented baritones on the market”: Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
Derek Trucks plays Lonnie Mack’s workhorse guitar after it sold for over half a million dollars at auctionBy Janelle Borg Published -
Epiphone overhauls the Prophecy Series – offering some of the most advanced electrics it’s ever madeBy Phil Weller Published -
Alt-rock fans, rejoice – Kim Gordon’s signature Fender Jazzmaster is finally hereBy Phil Weller Published -
Ibanez goes Super Saiyan with surprise Dragon Ball Z collection – complete with a custom Tube ScreamerBy Phil Weller Published
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Ukuleles
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Best ukuleles 2026: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing stylesBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
Best ukuleles for beginners: top picks from soprano to tenorBy Simon Fellows Last updated -
Get your summer strum on with a massive 20% off select Fender ukulelesBy Matt McCracken Published -
Build a ukulele for only $20 with Harley Benton's Concert Ukulele DIY KitBy Sam Roche Last updated -
NAMM 2022: Martin debuts ukuleles made of FSC tone woods and recovered “sinker” mahoganyBy Matt Parker Published -
Find the right instrument for you for an amazing price with 15% off all Donner acoustic and electric guitar bundles, ukuleles, and moreBy Guitar World Staff Published -
Harley Benton expands its ukulele offering with a new solidbody mini-strummer and three U-Bass modelsBy Sam Roche Published -
Martin ukulele set for space in first-ever all-civilian astronaut SpaceX expeditionBy Matt Owen Published -
Fender expands its Artist Signature Series with the highly decorated Dhani Harrison UkuleleBy Sam Roche Published
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“Close to being one of the best metal-oriented baritones on the market”: Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
Derek Trucks plays Lonnie Mack’s workhorse guitar after it sold for over half a million dollars at auctionBy Janelle Borg Published -
Epiphone overhauls the Prophecy Series – offering some of the most advanced electrics it’s ever madeBy Phil Weller Published
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