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Active pickups, once loved by everyone and their mother in the metal genre, and now… ...strangely hated on by a lot of people.   This is especially ironic given a lot of players complain about EMGs...

Basswood is one of the most controversial woods out there.  If you don’t believe me, go to your favorite forum, and ask them about basswood...   Make yourself some popcorn. Get comfy. Enjoy the...

Japanese Ibanez: A Prestigious History Today Wired Guitarist is going to give an overview of the rich history of Ibanez Guitars! Specifically their bread and butter Japanese models. How have they fared...

Ibanez RGDIX7MPB Review Wired Guitarist is proud to bring you our third Iron Label review! I think it’s really important that these get coverage because they’ve become an important staple of Ibanez’s...

Paul Reed Smith CE24 Review Few things excited me from NAMM 2016 more than the return of the CE24. Legendary for their left-field approach to PRS design, these bolt-on maple neck models are loved by some...

Ibanez RGAIX6FM Review We all miss the original Ibanez RGA lineup, with their aggressive carved top look, thick mahogany tone, and simple hardtail bridge.  Everything came together beautifully and just...

Ibanez RGIF8 Review Today Wired Guitarist is reviewing the Ibanez RGIF8 Iron Label!  As extended range guitars and multiscale instruments become more popular in recent years, it’s great to see guitars...

Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 S2 Review The S2 series by PRS was introduced in 2013. These are full-blown PRS guitars, built in the same Maryland factory as the core line to the same standards, with slightly...

Schecter KM-7 Review The KM-7 is Keith Merrow's signature model from Schecter Guitars. Keith has been at the forefront of metal in the online age, with a successful YouTube channel that spawned a great...