Looks like Framus has pulled out all the stops on its Panthera II Studio Supreme: Both Masterbuilt and Teambuilt varieties come with a stunning flamed maple top and premium hardware throughout.
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These new Patrick James Eggle-designed Provocateur models have a distinct, custom shop/boutique vibe but come without the eye watering price tag. One to watch, we think.
Framus has released a new Idolmaker model, this time as part of its more affordable D-Series range. Good specs and a full-on rock aesthetic make this a contender if you're on a budget.
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Two new Framus Steve Salas Diablo II models will be shipping from July 2019. You can get them in either Teambuilt or Masterbuilt versions, but you may want to take out a loan to go for the latter.
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The Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Epiphone Les Paul Custom has now been released and it looks killer. Our guitar contributor reckons it's the best looking guitar of the year so far...
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The new Charvel USA Select DK24 models. A more refined pro spec Custom Shop guitars for those that want high-performance without the 'tiger stripes'.
Appetite For Destruction was massive for the band and really put them on the map. Duff held down all those low bass lines with an old '80s Jazz Bass Special. Which this one is sort of based on...
Cort has been super-busy getting its 30+ (!) new models ready for NAMM 2019 - among them its first ever 8-string model, the KX508MS, with Fishman Fluence pickups.
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Godin's wonderful-looking new Daryl Stuermer DS-1 signature model guitar comes loaded with Seymour Duncan pickups and the High Definition Revoicer system for more tonal options.
Ibanez has new bunch of signature models derived from its AZ Series, bearing the names of players from Polyphia and Chon; a new guitar for Andy Timmons rounds out this five-piece set.
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It's one of the oldest controversies in the guitar world: Ceramic vs. Alnico. Many players believe that Alnico is "warmer", whereas Ceramic sounds "colder". True? All is finally revealed...
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The Amplitube iOS 4.7 version brings new licensed amp models and effects, including gear by Dr Z, Jet City, Orange, Carvin, Morley, T-Rex, Seymour Duncan and Wampler.
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This great-looking limited edition new signature guitar for Slash offers a (way, way) cheaper way of getting a Slash-endorsed Firebird than last year's eye-wateringly expensive Gibson model.
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Do all Tube Scremers sound the same? Music retailer Thomann has made a video comparing 22 versions of the classic overdrive pedal, covering an enormous range of pedals and price points.
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A new limited run for Europe of the popular PRS Mark Holcomb SE Signature model, it comes in a very classy looking hand rubbed Whale Blue Satin and should be around for the duration of the year
The Miss May I guitarist gets his own signature model for 2018, with Charvel also introducing more new models at Summer NAMM including the Super Stock 1888 and Pro-Mod DK24 models.
