Reviews:

PRS 25th Anniversary Custom 24 SE

A praiseworthy additional to the trad PRS line. ...

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 Nick Catanese

As a rock lead instrument the PRS Nick Catanese really sings – but it’s a phenomenal-sounding blues guitar, too ...

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 ...

PRS Torero

Offshore Paul Reed Smith that expands the family ...

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 ...

SG Carved Top

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

Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster

Read the review of the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster. A more affordable than a Fender yet with vintage features.Compare the Squier to classic Highway One Strats, '57s and the like.. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Vigier Excaliber Supra

No vibrato, no truss rod, no frills, no messing: this Excalibur Supra is a French-built speed machine that should provide tons of adaptability plus rock-solid reliability. 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 ...

Vigier Excalibur Kaos

Available in black only, the Kaos is a special no-frills dragstrip version of the normally luxurious Excalibur, with Vigier's first-ever reverse headstock. ...

Yamaha SG1802

The righteous new P90 version of Yamaha's smooth and time-tested Les Paul challenger is not a low-price option. Is it worth the wedge? Martyn Casserly seeks to find out ...