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![A photo showing the Martin SC-18E (left) and SC-28E](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZFLPgh9tuGiGYEwhbNjV5E-320-80.jpg)
Martin's U.S.-made SC-18E and SC-28E build on the groundbreaking SC-13E with all solid woods and top-tier electronics
By Jimmy Leslie published
For those who have been waiting for a more aficionado-style version of the Road Series SC-13E, this is your time to celebrate
![Jeff Beck perform with Oxblood Gibson Les Paul in 1977](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bixe7wsi5ksmuYpWzey3Lg-320-80.jpg)
“It's cobbled together, but it has an aura to it.” Jeff Beck's 'Blow by Blow' Oxblood Les Paul is not all that it seems
By Phil Weller published
It was the star of his most famous album's cover, but the ‘54 Les Paul — like its owner — defies convention
![Cesar Gueikian and Dave Grohl](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zGxmot94hVECAZwsCXo2Di-320-80.jpg)
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian teases the return of a forgotten ‘70s Gibson guitar and a brand-new Mesa/Boogie amp on the eve of NAMM 2025
By Phil Weller published
The CEO has used Instagram to hint about new releases before, and this time looks to be a double whammy
![Adrian Belew of King Crimson, portrait, at Tent, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 6th September 1982,](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GbL35Go9hL9mcnWRz8YqCh-320-80.jpg)
It's ugly and beat to hell, but Adrian Belew's Stratocaster is behind landmark albums
By Andrew Daly published
The guitarist told us the history of his Strat, which he bought off the wall after his previous axe disappeared
![A detail of a Gibson 1964 ES-345 TD electric guitar, taken on October 21, 2014.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQv4L7WPppZF9SnCFkiqY3-320-80.jpg)
Gibson's ES-345 struck a middle ground between the 335 and 355. It remains an underrated gem worth your time
By Dave Hunter published
![A detail photo of an Abernethy Sonic Empress THC electric guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHwBrcoh3mvtSaA6YmMunV-320-80.jpg)
Our reviewer hijacked an Abernethy Sonic Empress THC on its way to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. He found it hard to let go
By Dave Hunter published
Inspired by 1960s budget axes, Justin Abernethy’s Sonic Empress THC combines vintage and modern in an offset design that’s built for these times
![A detail photo of a Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary in Burl Stonewashed Blue](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mDjr2VC8t5AjvP3v8KbuK4-320-80.jpg)
Fame's Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary lets you rock like a star without having to spend like one
By Jimmy Leslie published
The Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary offers stunning looks, fine craftsmanship and broad tonal versatility at an exceptional value
![Fender Acoustasonic and PRS semi-hollow body guitars with case and amp](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QtX3ExazvBVfhEJgeyeM5K-320-80.jpg)
Best Semi-Hollow Guitars 2025: The Top Choices From Gibson, PRS, Fender, Eastman and More
By Rob Laing last updated
We give our expert opinion on the top semi-hollow body guitars available today
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