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All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including two replicas of the Marty McFly ES-345
By Matt Owen published
It's been quality over quantity this week, with a few blockbuster drops

"The effects pedal equivalent of a jukebox packed with classics and overlooked gems – but how well it fits your needs may depend on how much extra you're willing to spend": Boss PX-1 Plugout FX pedal review
By Rob Laing published
Its announcement stirred up plenty of opinion online, but is the reality really so controversial?

Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Ad guitar sells for $2,734,000 at auction
By Matt Owen published
The eye-watering price tag makes it the sixth most expensive guitar ever sold publicly

Best clip-on guitar tuners 2025: hit the right note with my top pick of cost-effective tuners
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument

The Gibson ES-355 that broke up in Oasis in 2009 has sold at auction – but the Wonderwall acoustic failed to sell
By Phil Weller published
The two guitars, tied to the highs and lows of the band’s career, hit the auction block with mixed results

The incredible story of Jimmy Page’s 1957 Gretsch that fetched over $130,000 at auction – 50 years after he gave it away for free
By Huw Price published
Gretsch 6120s from 1957 in such good condition are thin on the ground. And this one has the rare distinction of being the one that the Page gave away for a competition prize. The question is why?

The Fender x Hello Kitty Stratocaster is officially back – and it’s got a limited-edition new look
By Phil Weller published
The adorable axe has been given a few cosmetic upgrades – as has its companion fuzz pedal

Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style – top picks from a guitar salesman
By Ross Holder last updated
My expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials

Best mini amps for guitar 2025: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone – these are my top picks
By Matt McCracken last updated
Short on space? Practice anywhere with these small guitar amps that pack a punch

Missed out on the Hello Kitty guitars? Loog is now launching kid-friendly acoustics and a Fender-approved Strat
By Janelle Borg published
The Fender x Loog Hello Kitty Stratocaster is even ready to be plugged into an amp, as it's fully equipped with a mini single-coil pickup and a standard ¼-inch jack
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