Peak performer

Moving into four figures, there’s a considerable, very diverse choice of serious electrics

HISTORICALLY, FENDER LIKES to change or refresh its ranges every four or five years, and here, the new American Professional Classic range replaces the American Performer models we first saw in 2019.

Not quite into Custom Shop territory, these beautiful builds possess just as much charm

Not quite into Custom Shop territory, these beautiful builds possess just as much charm

COMPARED TO THE “holy triumvirate” of the Gibson Les Paul Standard and Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster, the Gibson SG Standard is the solidbody guitar equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield — it doesn’t

With plenty already in the line-up, Gretsch has released a new range of both Electromatic and Streamliner Jets that appear modern-aimed and very affordable. What’s new?