MusicRadar

Stylistically radical, Ibanez’s multi-scale Alpha series might just be the 21st-century prog-metal player’s favourite new guitar – but do you get the 7-string or the 8?

The Alpha series has everything you'd need form a high-performance guitar, with stainless steel frets, Fishman Fluence Modern ...
MusicRadar

"No two guitars will look alike, so ordering one before clapping eyes on it will be a bit of a lottery": Cort KX507MS Pale Moon 7-string review

A great value and tonally adept multiscale 7-string with oodles of mid and low-end clarity thanks to those Fishman pickups, which, from afar, looks great - but it might be a bit too rustic for some ...
Rolling Stone

The Best Electric Guitar Strings

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re new to guitar playing or a callous-handed ...
American Songwriter

Equipment Review: Elixir OPTIWEB Electric Guitar Strings

Professional guitarists frequently insist on non-coated strings because any sort of coating on a string can dampen its sound, robbing the guitar of its brilliant highs and change its tone–almost ...
SlashGear

Electric Guitars Explained: How Do They Work?

Whether you're a fan of hard rock, punk, or blues, the electric guitar has become a staple instrument in pop and rock culture. Making its way into the music industry in the 1930s, the electric guitar ...