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Blackstar ID:X 50 & 100
12th Jul 2025
The IDX:50 and IDX:100 amplifiers are Blackstar’s latest high-power digital combos, building on the acclaimed original ID Series amplifiers and designed to deliver exceptional sound and versatility in a compact format and go directly up against the current industry leader in the hottest sector of the market, the Boss Katana.
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Yamaha TAG3C Trans-Acoustic: Adjourn the Analogue Acoustic
19th Jun 2025
Yamaha has been a titan in the guitar world since the 1940s, blending Japanese precision with a knack for innovation that’s made their acoustics a go-to for everyone from campfire strummers to face-melting solo magicians.
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Faith: Eclipse 12-String - An Astral Gem
5th Jun 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of strumming a guitar that has a “chorus of smooth” while looking sleek enough to look sharp in the spotlight, the Faith Eclipse Neptune 12-String is your ticket to stardom.
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Faith: Neptune - 12-String
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Faith Guitars Legacy: Craftsmanship, Sound & Essence
3rd May 2025
Faith Guitars, designed by renowned British luthier Patrick James Eggle, has carved a niche in the acoustic guitar world with its Legacy range. This series, rooted in Eggle’s historic body shapes combines innovative construction, rich tonal character and professional grade features at a price point that rivals colossal guitar brands.
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Breedlove Solo Pro: A Guitar Spotlight
19th Apr 2025
The Breedlove Solo Pro Edgeburst CE stands as a testament to exceptional guitar design, seamlessly marrying superior craftsmanship with a passionate commitment to sustainability.
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Breedlove: Solo Pro
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The Legacy of Ernie Ball Guitar Strings
29th Mar 2025
From humble beginnings in a petite California music shop to becoming a global leader in string manufacturing, Ernie Ball’s story is one of entrepreneurial grit, musical passions and a relentless pursuit of tone. Today, the company offers an expansive range of products tailored to guitarists and bassists of all styles and musical genres.
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Yamaha FG3: A Guitar Spotlight
27th Mar 2025
Tracing its lineage back to the iconic 1966 FG180, the FG3 is a modern homage to Yamaha’s heritage. The Red Label revival isn't just nostalgia, it's a fusion of the classic aesthetic, think semi-gloss finish and open-gear tuners, with cutting-edge advancements like A.R.E. and updated bracing.
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Yamaha FG-3
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The Sound of Spain is Percolating: Manuel Rodriguez Cafe Cortado Guitars... Coming Soon!
13th Mar 2025
Presto Music is again buzzing with excitement over expanding our Manuel Rodriguez classical guitars with the highly anticipated Manuel Rodriguez Cafe Cortado guitars, which are arriving in Leamington Spa soon.
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The Canvas Beneath Your Strings: A Guide to Guitar Fingerboards
6th Mar 2025
The guitar’s fingerboard, that essential stage where a guitarist's melodies and riffs take flight, is more than just a surface, it's a crucial element shaping both playability and tone.
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Blackstar TV10A & TV10B: The Tale of Two Tones
20th Feb 2025
Amongst their numerous offerings, the TV10A and TV10B stand out as two distinct yet equally compelling amplifiers, each with its own unique character and tonal seasoning.
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Faith Eclipse: A Stella Evolution
13th Feb 2025
The 2024 Eclipse series arrives, a significant evolution that builds on these strengths with exciting new features and enhanced sonic performance.
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Faith Nexus Solar Flare & Faith Guitars at NAMM 2025
30th Jan 2025
Faith Guitars has made a splash at the NAMM 2025 show with the further unveiling of their stunning new Nexus Solar Flare electro-acoustic guitar.
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Tonewoods: Acoustic Guitar Edition
24th Sep 2024
Tonewoods are the specific types of timbers that are prized for their acoustic properties, particularly their ability to resonate and transmit sound effectively.
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Breedlove: Body Sizes Explained
6th Sep 2024
The guitar's body shape and size significantly impact its sound and performance. Bigger not necessarily better, just different.
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Guitar Strings: A Quick Guide
16th Aug 2024
Don't get "Strung Up"; Our Beginner's Guide to Guitar Strings: This article aims to help explain the different types of guitar strings, their unique features, and how they affect the sound and feel of the guitar you play.
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Torrefaction: What is it & why you may want it
19th Jul 2024
Torrefaction, done properly using selected wood used coupled with a well-engineered design, can produce great-sounding and durable guitars.
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Care & Maintenance: Humidity & Temperatures
11th Jul 2024
With any high-quality solid wood instrument, humidity and temperature will be very important factors affecting the health and longevity of your guitar.
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Guitar Pickups: An Introduction
4th Jul 2024
The guitar pickup is the defining element of the electric guitar, and the very first electrical element of the guitar's electrical signal chain.
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Manuel Rodriguez Guitars: Over 100 Years of Classical Elegance
24th Jun 2024
For more than 118 years, "Guitarras Manuel Rodríguez" has been making instruments based on the guitar-making traditions of the Madrid School. Founded in Madrid as early as 1905, it is Spain's second oldest guitar making manufacturer.
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Beyond the Timbers & Tones: Breedlove Guitars
3rd May 2024
Ready to embark on a musical adventure like no other? Introducing Breedlove guitars, a beacon of creativity and expression.
