- Electric Guitar/Range of the Year
- Acoustic Guitar/Product of the Year
- Bass Guitar/Product of the Year
- Effects Pedal of the Year
- Multi-FX Pedal/Product of the Year
- Amplifier of the Year
- Guitar Innovation of the Year
2025 has been packed with incredible guitar, amp and pedal launches. So, we thought we’d celebrate with our very own Andertons TV Awards! It’s the perfect way to wrap up an awesome year of releases before we turn our attention to NAMM 2026.
The Andertons video, buying and marketing teams all played a part in shortlisting the coolest products. But instead of us lot picking the winners, we wanted to keep things fair (and way more fun) by letting you — our amazing global audience of musicians — decide.
Over just a few days in mid-December, the votes came flooding in. And now, you can scroll down to see all the victors. Or join Lee and Pete as they reveal the year’s best gear in a show with production values the Oscars can only dream of…
Electric Guitar/Range of the Year
Winner: Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Series
We’re kicking things off with the big one. ‘Electric Guitar/Range of the Year’ went to Fender’s American Ultra Luxe Vintage Series, which launched in August to rave reviews. These guitars have a winning formula — blending vintage mojo with the feel and features you’d expect from premium, contemporary instruments.
They’re essentially ‘50s and ‘60s-inspired Strats and Teles with aged ‘Heirloom’ nitro lacquer finishes that capture the look of well-loved, decades-old guitars (serious Custom Shop vibes). They also come fitted with era-accurate Fender Pure Vintage pickups for classic tone. But here’s the modern twist. They’ve got clever S-1 switches which unlock more sounds, plus treble bleed circuits that keep your highs sparkling at any volume.
And there’s more. American Ultra Luxe Vintage models boast tapered neck heels for easy upper-fret access, rolled fingerboard edges for silky-smooth playability, plus glow-in-the-dark side dots to keep you locked in on dark stages. Top it all off with durable stainless steel frets, and you’ve got a series that truly lives up to its name!
Want the full story? Discover all the details in our deep-dive blog: Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Series: Is Vintage the New Modern?
Electric Guitar Nominees:
- Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Series [WINNER]
- Fender Standard Series
- Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia Signature LM-87
- PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature
- Divitone MF Studio Smart Modelling Guitars
- PRS SE NF 53 Guitars
- Strandberg Boden Original N2
- Gibson Noel Gallagher Signature Les Paul Standard
- Sire Larry Carlton New Gen Guitars
- Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut
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Acoustic Guitar/Product of the Year
Winner: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Acoustics
Most of the strummers in our poll crowned Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom Acoustics as their top pick. These stunning instruments take their cues from legendary Gibson designs and benefit from input by Gibson’s prestigious Custom Shop. They sure know how to build a guitar! But don’t mistake these for your run-of-the-mill affordable Epiphone acoustics — they’re packed with premium features that’ll make any guitar aficionado sit up and take notice.
They’ve got all-solid wood constructions for excellent resonance, thermally-aged (torrefied) tops for that vintage warmth, plus the iconic Gibson-style ‘open book’ headstock. Every model comes with the brilliant LR Baggs’ VTC pickup system too, so they deliver a rich and natural acoustic tone when amplified on-stage or recorded direct. Lee and Pete were blown away when they put them through their paces this summer:
Acoustic Guitar Nominees:
- Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Acoustics [WINNER]
- Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String Acoustic
- Cort Earth GO Travel Electro Acoustic
- Fender Acoustasonic Standard Series
- ToneWoodAmp2 Acoustic FX Device
- Taylor Gold Label Collection
- Martin 000-42EC 30th Anniversary Eric Clapton Signature
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Bass Guitar/Product of the Year
Winner: Fender American Professional Classic Mustang Bass
It’s another win for the folks at Fender, with their mighty fine American Pro Classic Mustang Bass taking home the award for ‘Bass Guitar of the Year’. And it’s easy to see why. That iconic offset shape just oozes cool, while the short 30″ scale makes this 4-string a real joy to play. But what makes it so special is how Fender’s managed to strike the perfect balance between vintage charm and modern performance. We’re seeing a trend, here.
At its core, you’ll find a Coastline ’70 Mustang Bass pickup that’s retro at heart but slightly overwound for extra punch and focus. There’s also a unique Greasebucket Tone System that lets you shape the high frequencies without muddying up the lows. Plus, a Modern “C” neck with a silky-smooth satin finish and medium jumbo frets for a fast, controlled feel. You’ve got three rad finishes to pick from too…
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