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“There is no question that there’s enough quality audio here to cater for every musical taste and presents a massive amount of editing options”: Alesis Strata Club review

Alesis continue to expand its BFD-powered Strata range with this stripped-back, 4-piece e-kit

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Hot 100: T3's best breakthrough tech picks

With the future showing no signs of going backwards, we round up the most daring, dazzling tech and the most exciting trends of 2025

“It’s almost impossible for our machinery to make a bad string”: Jim D’Addario on the history, innovations and future of the world’s biggest string manufacturer – and its biggest-selling string sets

As D’Addario celebrates its 50-year anniversary, we speak to its current chairman about the company’s roots, breakthroughs and next moves, and learn how the family has been making strings for centuries

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“We’re not hearing $1,750 difference in the sonic quality, feel or playability. Far from it”: Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard and Gibson Les Paul Standard ’50s Mahogany Top review

Two recent Les Paul launches from Gibson and Epiphone take a nod back to the ’50s in style. But not only are they made on different continents, they’re very different inprice. Which is best? Let’s find out

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“If only we could hand out Michelin Stars for guitar-building”: JWJ Parlour Select, Orchestra Select and Slope Shoulder Select review

This acoustic trio hails from UK-based JWJ’s Select Series, essentially guitars made to a spec that luthier Rich Jones would choose himself. Let’s see how they measure up

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“In many ways, this amp is far more versatile than its tube counterpart”: Fender Tone Master ’59 Bassman review

Fender attempts the incredible feat of replicating the historic Bassman with a digital heart in its latest addition to the Tone Master series

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Unboxing beauty products from 2024, as seen on the pages of Wallpaper*

Wallpaper's 2024 beauty picks included Chanel lipstick, Bottega Veneta perfume and solid soap from the likes of Aesop, Celine, Diptyque, Hermès and Sisley

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‘There is more work to be done in the garden’: Dries Van Noten on deciding to grow his burgeoning beauty line

For Dries Van Noten, 2024 has been a landmark year. After stepping down from fashion in June, the designer speaks to Wallpaper* about a new focus on nurturing the brand’s beauty line and spending more time in his beloved garden

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“John, Paul, George, Ringo, the first time they ever performed together in the Cavern Club, this amp was what they used”: Hear the amp said to be John Lennon’s first Vox put through its paces – with Noel Gallagher’s Les Paul

The storied 1962 Vox AC15 is expected to fetch between $127,132 and $254,265 at tomorrow's auction

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“Perfectly executed with an extraordinary range of voices… If you can imagine it, PJD can probably build it for you”: PJD Custom Carey Elite and Carey Custom review

Becoming well-known for its streamlined, cost-effective production models, UK maker PJD is now catering for the bespoke sector of the market. We try them on for size

Guitar World

“A pair of extremely well-made guitars with bags of character and great sound, topped off with a very capable pickup and preamp”: Auden 632 Series Chester 000 and Bowman OM review

A new series of short-scale acoustics joins the ranks at Auden – complete with a very smart soundhole preamp

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“A real giggers’ delight, far from precious and with a very strong, full-fat P-90 roar”: Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior and Epiphone USA Collection Coronet review

Introduced in 1954 and always overshadowed by ‘proper’ Les Pauls, the 70-year-old Junior is now rather senior. With two just released, it’s time to celebrate the Junior style

Guitar World

“The build quality and voice of a fully fledged professional instrument”: McNally S-32 review

Despite its membership in McNally’s entry-level range, this small-bodied guitar’s spec sheet reads more like an instrument from the major league. Is it as good as it sounds? Let’s find out…

Guitar World

12 American icons of design, from cowboy boots to the MacBook Air

Our star-spangled round-up hails American icons of design and their latest iterations, from Pharrell Williams' cowboy boots to the Tiffany Lock, and a tiny yellow cab

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“You may just want to leave it on all the time”: ThorpyFX Electric Lightning review

Thorpy creates a tube-powered drive and boost pedal for Welsh powerhouse Chris Buck

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This season, tassels and fringing make a dramatic fashion statement

Craft, glamour and experimentation meet as this season’s designers use tassels and fringing to add drama to the everyday

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Wallpaper* returns to Milan Design Week with a new exhibition at Triennale

Announcing Wallpaper* Class of ’24, our upcoming showcase of emerging global design talent, held at Triennale during Milan Design Week (16 – 21 April 2024) in collaboration with AHEC

Guitar World

“If you're looking for a no-fuss delay pedal for everyday repeats, this is the one to beat”: Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay review

It's compact, high-quality, with an easy-to-use control setup that makes it a no-brainer for your 'board

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“A very responsive pedal that will deliver an excellent range of rich, cranked-amp style drive”: Mad Professor Royal Blue Overdrive review

On this evidence, there's nothing mad about this professor, which offers plenty of gain but remains a dynamic and persuasive pedalboard option

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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 'Greeny' 1959 Les Paul Standard review – it may be $1.5k, but this is the best-quality Epiphone we've ever played… and better than some Gibson USA builds

It's one of the most talked about builds of 2023, but how does the latest Greeny model fare when it's put under the microscope?

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Neet the boutique guitar built out of old floor joists, reclaimed Fender parts… and a Squier Affinity neck: Maybury Upscaler Fish Hook S review

British builder Jason Snelling aims to turn reclaimed wood, parts and pickups into viable and vibey Strat-style guitars

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Joe Doe by Vintage Gas Jockey review – a madcap pairing of the Stratocaster and Firebird designed by a UK screenwriter

The new 2023 Joe Doe by Vintage range boasts a totally fictitious history but some refreshingly different takes on the classics

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These top-handle bags are reinventing the classic accessory

From Prada to Hermès, these sleek top-handle bags riff on ladylike 1950s silhouettes in a way that’s anything but prim

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Google Unveils Chromebook Plus: Affordable And Productive Computing Solution

Google's Chromebook Plus offers AI-powered features, seamless file access, and exclusive software partnerships.

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Emprize Harrier review – the British-built combo that combines two coveted vintage Fender voices… with spectacular results

Emprize combines two sought-after tweed combos, authentically capturing brown-panel lead tones and black‑panel rhythm sounds in one amp

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