What's New 12/6/25

PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature ReviewIn shape and sound, the Chleo Limited Edition is a very different PRS. It is, in part, a product of the vision of Herman Li, who is one half of the virtuoso lead guitar team behind DragonForce. With a total production of just 200 instruments, and a price tag just below $7,000 (and currently fetching upward of $12,500 on Reverb) the original Maryland-built version remains well out of reach for many of Li’s core fans (not to mention some wealthy landowners).Billy Reid’s Guitar-Obsessed StyleDesigner, guitarist and Gibson collaborator Billy Reid joins Axe Lords to talk about Jimmy Page’s favorite jacket, his Gibson Hummingbird collab, the benefits of wearing spandex, and why your guitar has to look as cool as it sounds.How Much Practice Do You Need on Your Instrument?Whenever I’m asked a question about learning, it’s almost always followed by an inquiry as to how long that thing might take to learn. Ultimately, the student wants to know exactly how much they should practice, and when they should expect to see results.Reader Guitar of the Month: An Esquire-inspired Solidbody on the CheapAndrew Waugh’s “Ebenezer” proves that tone and craftsmanship don’t have to come with a big price tag.The Strangest—and Biggest—Gibson Ever BuiltSometime in the ’90s, Gibson Custom Shop luthier Roger Griffin played Frankenstein, raising this 18-string monster to life.Mr. Black Mod.One ReviewAn all-analog flange and chorus with a lot of character.Latest NewsMONO Introduces PFX Instrument CablesElectro-Harmonix Introduces ABRAMS100 100-Watt Guitar AmpGuns N' Roses Debut Two Highly Anticipated New Songs 'Nothin' and 'Atlas'RhPf Electronics Unveils the Tri-Hormonic Phalanx