Reviews:

Squier Simon Neil Artist Series Stratocaster

Even if the phrase ‘Mon the biff!’ means nothing, read on – this Europe-only Squier Strat adds a custom colour and clever pickups for just a few quid extra. Review by Dave Walsh ...

Gibson Nighthawk

Among Gibson’s Limited Run series for 2009 is a reissue of a guitar that appeared 16 years ago. Has the Nighthawk’s time come at last? Review by Martyn Casserly ...

Vigier Excalibur Bfoot 2009 Limited Edition

Shred king Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal uses a thimble for tapping and sliding up beyond the fingerboard. Could Vigier find a suitable place for it? Review by Richard Purvis ...

Gibson Robby Krieger SG VOS

With every component and even the shape of the neck chosen by the Doors guitarist, is it a case of second time lucky for the signature Krieger SG? Dave Walsh finds out ...

Martyn Booth Standard

Suffolk-based Martyn Booth, one of the best in the biz, offers his classic shape in myriad formats. Huw Price checks out the stripped-down, arched-front, all-rocking Standard ...

Brazen Eternity Plus

A meeting with Elton John’s guitarist Caleb Quaye led Steve Tsai to found Brazen guitars, an imported line with an intriguing blend of features. Review by Huw Price. ...

Brazen Dynasty Vintage

A meeting with Elton John’s guitarist Caleb Quaye led Steve Tsai to found Brazen guitars, an imported line with an intriguing blend of features. Review by Huw Price ...

Sterling JP50

One step down from the US-made Music Mans, two steps up from the OLP imports, the Sterling series are great working guitars at the right price. Review by Martyn Casserly ...

Sterling AX40

One step down from the US-made Music Mans, two steps up from the OLP imports, the Sterling series are great working guitars at the right price. Review by Martyn Casserly ...

Fret-King Country Squire Yardbird

Never underestimate what a single pickup can do, not on a guitar as sweetly built as this toneful, lightweight, stripped-down Fret-King. Review by Marcus Leadley ...

Lodestone Electric Pro S

If rock is about non-conformism, why do so many guitars look the same? At least one company is aiming to sculpt some new contours in the landscape. Review: Rick Batey ...

PRS Mira Maple Top

From crashing distorted detuned mayhem to spanky country clean, this Mira Maple Top just takes everything in its stride. Martyn Casserly takes a look. ...

PRS SE Custom

Two great new guitars from PRS: an SE Custom with a special UK-only spec, and a maple-topped version of the light, bright-sounding Mira. Review by Martyn Casserly ...

Nick Huber Twangmeister

With a snowballing reputation for high-end guitars, can Germany’s Nik Huber strip back to basics and still impress with this vibey single-coil special? Review by Dave Walsh ...

Danelectro Dead On '67

Danelectro’s reissue programme steps bravely from the ’50s into the ’60s with the curvaceous, vibrato-equipped Dead On ’67, aka the Hornet. Review by Huw Price ...

St Blues '61 South

Back in the ’80s, St Blues guitars appeared – and then vanished. Now this Memphis company is back, and has added a cheaper range built in Korea. Review by Dave Walsh ...

St Blues Bluesmaster

Back in the ’80s, St Blues guitars appeared – and then vanished. Now this Memphis company is back, and has added a cheaper range built in Korea. Review by Dave Walsh ...

SG Carved Top

If you’ve been looking for a cross between an SG and a Les Paul… ...

Schecter C-1 Classic

With through-neck construction plus quality pickups, hardware and plenty of decoration to go, the C-1 Classic ticks a lot of boxes. Review by Martyn Casserly ...

Epiphone 1962 Wiltshire Reissue

The launch of the first in a series of high-end Epiphone solidbody reissues was one of the big talking points of NAMM 2009. Card-holding P90 fan Huw Price is feeling no pain ...

Tanglewood TSB-62 Signature '62

Three single coils, a bolt-on neck, a whammy bar: can Tanglewood bring something new to the most crowded area of the budget market? Marcus Leadley investigates ...

Tanglewood TSB-57

Three single coils, a bolt-on neck, a whammy bar: Can Tanglewood bring something new to the most crowded area of the budget market? Marcus Leadley investigates. ...

Lag Imperator i3000

Slim, sexy, resonant and beautifully designed, this handbuilt single-cut shows exactly the kind of quality that Lag’s handbuilt Master Series is capable of. Review by Huw Price ...

Larrivee RS-4

Best know for its fine acoustics, Canadian maker Larrivée has a history of dipping in an and out of the electric game. Marcus Leadley checks out the latest offering ...

Michael Kelly Hex Deluxe

Making a bid for mid-priced success is a new range which includes this high-powered all-rounder and a full-on rocker with EMGs and a Floyd Rose. Review by Marcus Leadley. ...