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Guitar World readers react to Fender’s cease and desists – and how it could re-shape the guitar market -
Ibanez’s S-style lineup gets a serious expansion with 6 sleek new AZ models -
“Finding a twin humbucker guitar that looks and sounds as good as this is far from easy”: Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HH review -
Ed Sheeran and PRS drop a new baritone – and they’re even gunning for metal and jazz players -
14 ways to improve your Telecaster: tried and tested methods to get more out of Fender’s original mod platform -
“Despite its unassuming looks, I think this is a lot of guitar for the money”: Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT Gloss Black review -
A luthier has made a headless version of Brian May’s Red Special, and it’s dividing opinions online
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Epiphone announces its first ever signature guitar for a Korean artist -
“Despite its toy-like dimensions, it comes across as a very grown-up guitar indeed”: Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor review -
"There’s a clear midrange presence here, but it never tips into that boxy territory that smaller-bodied acoustics can sometimes fall into": Martin LX1E Little Martin review -
Harmony brings the Stella brand back from the dead with a $349 solid-topped parlor -
Noel Gallagher’s signed Wonderwall EJ-200 smashes pre-auction estimate -
Decoding the mysteries of the 1967 Martin D-35S with the slotted headstock -
Noel Gallagher’s (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? guitar is up for sale -
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2026: great tone for less -
"An enlightening instrument that will force you to think about new ways to play the guitar – but it won't be for everyone": Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-string review
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The crazy method a thief used to steal 50 bass guitars – including one belonging to Guy Pratt -
How fretless bass master Steve DiGiorgio embraced frets on Testament’s 2016 metal masterstroke -
The moment Wings’ former sound engineer had to tell Paul McCartney his priceless Höfner bass guitar had been stolen -
A storm is coming as Gibson unveils modernized Thunderbird bass -
Best short-scale basses 2026: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points -
Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac and ZZ Top basses top the biggest four-string sales at historic Jim Irsay auction -
The Specials’ Ghost Town bass fetches thousands at auction – having been bought for just £200 -
The origins of Ernie Ball Music Man – and how it all started with a bass3 Comments -
The bass Bootsy Collins used to record a James Brown anthem has been listed on eBay
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Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2026: My top picks for new players, reviewed by a pro -
Best beginner bass guitars 2026: top starter basses for beginners -
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts -
Best guitars for kids 2026: top electric and acoustic guitars for children -
Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized models -
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 tuner -
Best guitars for beginners: epic entry-level acoustic and electric guitars -
What's a bridge? What's a headstock? What do we mean by a 'cutaway'? All the parts of a guitar explained -
“I’ve seen firsthand how technology and innovation have reshaped the six-string landscape”: 5 reasons why new guitar players have never had it so good
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Guitar World readers react to Fender’s cease and desists – and how it could re-shape the guitar market
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Ibanez’s S-style lineup gets a serious expansion with 6 sleek new AZ models
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“Finding a twin humbucker guitar that looks and sounds as good as this is far from easy”: Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HH review
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Ed Sheeran and PRS drop a new baritone – and they’re even gunning for metal and jazz players
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14 ways to improve your Telecaster: tried and tested methods to get more out of Fender’s original mod platform
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“Despite its unassuming looks, I think this is a lot of guitar for the money”: Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT Gloss Black review
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A luthier has made a headless version of Brian May’s Red Special, and it’s dividing opinions online
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Fender escalates legal campaign against S-style guitars, issues first cease and desist to US builder63 Comments -
Fender and Pac-Man team up for a limited-edition Telecaster (and no the dot inlays are not edible)
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Best ukuleles 2026: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles -
Best ukuleles for beginners: top picks from soprano to tenor -
Get your summer strum on with a massive 20% off select Fender ukuleles -
Build a ukulele for only $20 with Harley Benton's Concert Ukulele DIY Kit -
NAMM 2022: Martin debuts ukuleles made of FSC tone woods and recovered “sinker” mahogany -
Find the right instrument for you for an amazing price with 15% off all Donner acoustic and electric guitar bundles, ukuleles, and more -
Harley Benton expands its ukulele offering with a new solidbody mini-strummer and three U-Bass models -
Martin ukulele set for space in first-ever all-civilian astronaut SpaceX expedition -
Fender expands its Artist Signature Series with the highly decorated Dhani Harrison Ukulele
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