ESP has just previewed the first wave of new LTD models lineup for next year. Billed as Phase 1, these stunning new guitars should all be at Winter NAMM 2020.
Thomann has a sweet deal on Jackson King V X-Series models whilst stocks last. Among these high-performance models going for less is a signature guitar for Corey Beaulieu of Trivium.
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Cort has a new flagship guitar, the X700 Duality. This "premium" guitar is the company's attempt to break away from the mid-range to budget guitar market. But will it win us over?
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PRS has just announced two new signature models, the new SE Mark Holcomb SVN and DW CE 24 Floyd, two enticing new guitars for lovers of modern rock tones.
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With the new AZ2204-SCR Prestige, Ibanez aiming to take a slice of the boutique market. Made in Japan, this sleek, modern S-type guitar certainly has some impressive specs - but can it deliver?
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The new Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer Atlantic Signature is based on the single-cutaway solid body Atlantic, the signature model comes with retro styling and a custom Sonic Blue finish.
The new Charvel Limited Edition Super Stock SC1 is a guitar that will sell out, why? Because, it has everything we want in a performance instrument and it looks divine.
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The Gyrock pickup system rotates two drums implanted into your guitar, each fitted with different bespoke SD pickups - for 15 combinations! It's insane! And very expensive...
High performance German made shredders available in either Masterbuilt or Teambuilt versions. Will the new Framus Diablo Progressive X entice you enough to buy one?
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The limited edition Shergold Masquerader SM01-SD Ltd Ed Tango Fandango will certainly turn heads! But under the scorchingly bright finish is a sonically flexible hard tail guitar worth checking out.
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'.