Larrivee RS-4 review Best know for its fine acoustics, Canadian maker Larrive has a history of dipping in an and out of the electric game. Marcus Leadley checks out the latest offering the Larrivee RS-4. The Larrivee RS-4 It’s my understanding that very few of the Larrivée electric guitars manufactured in the 1980s made it […]
Vintage Guitars
Lag Imperator i3000
Review Slim, sexy, resonant and beautifully designed, this handbuilt single-cut shows exactly the kind of quality that Lag Imperator i3000 handbuilt Master Series is capable of. Review by Huw Price Lag, Lag Imperator i3000 Most of us are content to play classic-styled guitars, but some makers are prepared to innovate and experiment with new shapes […]
Tanglewood TSB-57
Three single coils, a bolt-on neck, a whammy bar: Can Tanglewood TSB-57 bring something new to the most crowded area of the budget market? Marcus Leadley investigates. The war to capture the hearts and minds of the budget guitar buyer seems to have shifted. Makers aren’t now so concerned about hitting a mind-bogglingly low price […]
Tanglewood TSB-62 Signature ’62
Three single coils, a bolt-on neck, a whammy bar: can Tanglewood TSB-62 bring something new to the most crowded area of the budget market? Marcus Leadley investigates The war to capture the hearts and minds of the budget guitar buyer seems to have shifted. Makers aren’t now so concerned about hitting a mind-bogglingly low price […]
St Blues ’61 South
Back in the 80s, St Blues ’61 South guitars appeared and then vanished. Now this Memphis company is back, and has added a cheaper range built in Korea. Review by Dave Walsh The moment I opened the tweed case, I got the gooey feeling that I would like this guitar: authentic retro build-style, a soapbar […]
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 SE Custom When most people think of PRS guitars they probably envisage exotic woods, delicate carving, elegant styling and a price to match. But you don’t muscle […]
PRS Mira Maple Top
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. When most people think of PRS guitars they probably envisage exotic woods, delicate carving, elegant styling and a price to match. But you don’t muscle your way to […]
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: Lodestone Electric Pro S Rick Batey Lodestone Electric Pro S Review Lodestone’s Electric Pro SBuilt in Czechoslovakia but designed in Britain, the Lodestone Electric Pro S aims […]
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 Country Squire Yardbird. Review by Marcus Leadley Fret-King Country Squire Yardbird rewiew FretKingIf you look closely enough at most electric guitars designed in England today, it seems you’ll find Trevor Wilkinson grinning back at […]
Sterling AX40
One step down from the US-made Music Mans, two steps up from the OLP imports, the Sterling AX40 are great working guitars at the right price. Review by Martyn Casserly Sterling AX 40 If you’ve ever had the chance to play a USA Music Man guitar, you’ll know just how good they are – light […]