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Price analysis

Fender Player II: which UK retailer wins in 2026?

We tracked the Player II Stratocaster across all 6 retailers for 30 days. The results might surprise you — the cheapest retailer isn't always who you'd expect.

26 May 2026 · 5 min read

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B-Stock guide

Is B-Stock worth it? The data says yes — sometimes

B-Stock guitars get a bad reputation. We looked at 300 B-Stock items across Andertons, Peach and Thomann and found the real picture is more nuanced.

24 May 2026 · 7 min read

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Market report

UK guitar prices: what changed in May 2026

Price drops, price rises, and the retailers making moves this month. Our monthly data digest from 6,336 tracked products.

20 May 2026 · 8 min read

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Retailer spotlight

Peach Guitars review: worth the premium?

Peach consistently charges more than the market average. We asked whether the boutique experience justifies the price difference — with data to back it up.

17 May 2026 · 6 min read

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Deal alert

The 10 biggest price drops this week across UK guitar retailers

Every week we pull the biggest drops from 6,336 tracked products. This week there's a standout B-Stock find at Thomann and a rare Fender CS drop at Andertons.

14 May 2026 · 3 min read

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Price trends

Why Gibson prices keep rising — and what to do about it

Gibson's UK pricing has increased 12% in 18 months. We look at what's driving it and which models still offer value.

10 May 2026 · 9 min read

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