Guitar Player

THE GREAT EIGHT

WHETHER YOU’RE A beginner or a pro, or just have some spare cash burning a hole in your pocket, you can a buy a whole lotta guitar these days without breaking the bank. We gave ourselves a budget of $800 and went to see what it would buy at retail. All prices are street or direct, and all models are new for 2021.

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Artcore Expressionist AMH90 Semi-Hollowbody

We tend to associate Ibanez with sleek shred machines like the JEM and RG, but the company has been making impressive inroads into the hollow and semi-hollow markets with its Artcore Series, where it offers jazzier looks and affordable prices. You’d be hard-pressed to find a classier and more versatile example than the Artcore Expressionist AMH90. With a top, back and sides

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