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Overshadowed by the Les Paul, the Gibson ES-295 brought rock to concert stages in the hands of Scotty Moore
By Dave Hunter published
As played by Danny Gatton, Geordie Walker and Johnny Marr, the ES-295 was Gibson’s 'other' gold-finished electric guitar
Back from the brink, Dean Guitars is here to bring the ruckus to guitar craftsmanship
By Art Thompson published
After years of external and internal legal battles – some of which remain ongoing – Dean is back with a new lease on life, fresh ideas, and an even more rebellious attitude
“The absence of tradition invites players to pick up a Novo without any preconceptions of what the guitar is or what it does”: Novo's Miris J has the feel and vibe of a rediscovered make from the golden age of the electric guitar
By Dave Hunter published
Boasting a bespoke Mastery trem, this stylish, beautifully-playing guitar is another winner from Dennis Fano and the Novo stable
“These two models offer well-considered features, and cut a fresh figure in a crowded field”: ToneLounge's Shoreline TVL and 2TV models smoothly blend the old and the new
By Dave Hunter published
The latest creations from veteran luthier Brian Swerdfeger play brilliantly, and feature an intriguing trick or two up their sleeves
The Boss Octave pedal's Poly mode allows guitarists to make their own bass parts, and add dimension to their sound
By Jimmy Leslie published
Your playing affects the Poly effect, which in turn will affect your playing by making you think about the bass and guitar separately
Klos co-founders Adam and Ian Klosowiak are all in on creating a unique array of carbon-fiber instruments fit for an adventurous lifestyle
By Jimmy Leslie published
Klos co-founders Adam and Ian Klosowiak are all in on creating a unique array of carbon-fiber instruments fit for an adventurous lifestyle
The 1964 Welson Kinton V3 – whack job or Italian beauty... or both?
By Terry Carleton published
Add offset cutaways and an unusual body shape to all of the above features, and you’ve got a lot of weird in one guitar
How Ibanez turned a knockoff into a knockout with the Artist Model 2617
By Dave Hunter published
Forced to stop copying U.S. guitars, Ibanez launched the all-original Artist line and took America by storm
From single-cut stunners to busking Swiss army knifes, a round-up of 2024's hottest acoustic gear
By Jimmy Leslie published
GP gathers a selected swath of shining stars on the acoustic gear horizon, with a primary lens concentrated on guitar
The PRS Custom 24 “Bonni Pink” guitar is a stunning example of Paul Reed Smith's cornerstone model
By Dave Hunter published
Dedicated to a longtime PRS employee, the extremely flamey maple top, distinctive finish, and Paul Reed Smith autograph mark this guitar as a rare – and highly alluring – early PRS by any measure
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