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In this issue

Gas Supply: NAMM Round-up.

Tommy Emmanuel & Molly Tuttle.

Victory VX The Kraken MKII
Lunch Box Head..

FOR THE ROSES

Ivison Guitars has only been in business for six years, but its Dakota model has already headlined Glastonbury with Guns N’ Roses star Richard Fortus. We meet founder Neil Ivison to find out how he's making new electrics that evoke the raw spirit of retro tone

FOR THE ROSES

8 mins

HISTORY REPEATING

Gibson's highest-tier replicas of famous Les Pauls are commanding almost as much as vintage guitars these days. We find out what all the fuss is about and examine a rare recreation of Jimmy Page's fiendishly complex #2 Les Paul Standard

HISTORY REPEATING

10 mins

WHAT THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR

Off the radar since The Stone Roses reunion burnt out - and largely absent from the studio for two decades - John Squire's collaboration with Liam Gallagher reclaims his place among the greats. He invites us to his studio to talk classic riffs, career-ending injuries, getting snubbed by Gibson, and why music keeps pulling him back in

WHAT THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR

10+ mins

TELL ME STRAIGHT

Keith Richards, the legendary master of the ageless riff, talks about the magic and loss of Hackney Diamonds, the sparkling new Rolling Stones album

TELL ME STRAIGHT

10+ mins

DENNY LAINE 1944-2023

Multi-instrumetlist, singer-songwriter Denny Laine died at the end of last year after a career that saw him top the charts in both The Moody Blues and Wings

DENNY LAINE 1944-2023

3 mins

Vibe 'n' Drive

Eventide's latest dot9 series pedal combines two independent effects for some classic vintage-rock sounds

Vibe 'n' Drive

2 mins

Face Lift

Flattley releases an upgraded 1960s-style silicon fuzz with a buffer and extended tonal options

Face Lift

2 mins

Air Supply

Boss's new Katana addition pumps up the volume - suited to serious players looking for a compact, wireless amp solution

Air Supply

2 mins

Standard Shimmers

Back in 2023, revitalised Brit-maker PJD rejigged its range to start with the new solidbody hardtail Standards. Need a vibrato? No problem: here comes the Standard Plus

Standard Shimmers

4 mins

Golden Brown

Last year we were mightily impressed when we looked at builder Rich Jones' Parlour and Orchestra acoustics. This time it's the turn of his entry-level, all-mahogany dreadnought

Golden Brown

5 mins

Power Of Three

Bucking the recent trend for compact heads, PRS goes large with its latest signature amp for Mark Tremonti

Power Of Three

4 mins

150 Years Of Epiphone

Luxury archtop maker, budget brand, rock icon. Epiphone has been so many things to so many people over the years that discovering its true soul as a guitar maker is a difficult task. That's why, as Epiphone celebrates a century-and-a-half in business, we've enlisted the help of vintage-guitar experts, leading artists and Gibson's own archivists to tell its harlequin history. For, when you look beneath the patinated surface of the brand's heritage, there is much that shines

150 Years Of Epiphone

10+ mins

In The Mix

Mixing speakers is relatively common - but mixing speakers of different sizes is a different ballgame. Paul Gough of Zilla Cabs checks out the pros and cons

In The Mix

2 mins

KAVUS TORABI

The frontman of psychedelic prog legends Gong and The Utopia Strong says he's pretty monogamous' when it comes to guitars but nonetheless he's owned an eclectic mix over the years...

KAVUS TORABI

6 mins

WALK ON THE FYLDE SIDE

Awarded an MBE for services to the music industry back in 2016, Roger Bucknall has cause for further celebration this year as Fylde Guitars reaches its momentous half-century milestone

WALK ON THE FYLDE SIDE

10 mins

Future Moves

It's been a busy year so far for PJD Guitars, setting up a new workshop, designing and redesigning guitars, creating and winding in-house pickups... We drop in for a chat

Future Moves

5 mins

1958 GIBSON FLYING V

Gibson only made 98 Flying Vs during the 1950s, so when Wiltshire auctioneers Gardiner Houlgate told us it had a 1958 example, we dashed straight over

1958 GIBSON FLYING V

6 mins

SOUND OF THE SOUL

John McLaughlin said of Debashish Bhattacharya that \"he has no equal\" on slide guitar. High praise indeed but fully justified by his 28-album career of serenely virtuosic guitar. We meet the master himself to talk about the hard road he took to pioneer Indian classical music on guitar, the deep spiritual connections between American blues and the rāgas, and his sublime new album, The Sound Of The Soul

SOUND OF THE SOUL

8 mins

MATTEO MANCUSO

Steve Vai has called him 'the evolution of the guitar' while Al Di Meola said his playing was light years ahead'. Is it something they put in the water in Sicily, we ask, as we meet the young guitarist redefining virtuosity

MATTEO MANCUSO

8 mins

Skinted Or Minted?

Pro guitarist Stuart Ryan owns both a cheap 90s Epiphone and a high-end Gibson 'Murphy Lab' ES-335. But which is better?' asks Jamie Dickson

Skinted Or Minted?

5 mins

Tones Behind The Tracks

From playing shock-rock with Alice Cooper to landing an explosive second solo album, Nita Strauss talks us through her shred-heavy sound

Tones Behind The Tracks

5 mins

Fretbuzz

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

Fretbuzz

3 mins

Yamaha FG9M FROM £3,299

CONTACT Yamaha PHONE 0344 811 1116 WEB http://uk.yamaha.com

Yamaha FG9M FROM £3,299

2 mins

Track Mate

It's not a pedal, but the latest from Walrus Audio can still help change the sound of your guitar

Track Mate

2 mins

Slap Happy

Electro-Harmonix resurrects a rare pedal from 1978 and puts it into a modern, 'board-friendly format

Slap Happy

2 mins

Modern Icon

EVH adds a compact newcomer to the affordable Iconic series with this 15-watt 1x10 combo

Modern Icon

2 mins

Road Runner

Originally designed by Trev Wilkinson, the Eclat single-cut gets a makeover for 2023 and a signature tie-up with Brit virtuoso Paul Rose

Road Runner

4 mins

Back To The Source

Marshall adds another amp to its popular Studio collection, alongside compact recreations of classic designs such as the 25/50 Silver Jubilee, JCM800 and 1959SLP

Back To The Source

4 mins

DISTORTING HISTORY

These days, players can choose from hundreds of replacement pickups. But back in the early 70s Larry DiMarzio single-handedly kickstarted the entire industry with his hot-output Super Distortion humbucker. We met NYC's king of tone to find out more

DISTORTING HISTORY

10+ mins

Role Model

IK Multimedia's Tonex tone-capturing ecosystem expands with a hardware box to take those sounds on stage

Role Model

5 mins

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Guitarist Magazine Description:

PublisherFuture

CategoryMusic

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Strum, pick, and play your way through the enchanting world of guitars with Guitarist Magazine. Your ultimate guide to all things guitar, from techniques to gear and artists. Explore the latest in guitar news, lessons, and inspiration by reading Guitarist Magazine.

Guitarist Magazine, published by Future, is more than just a publication; it's your backstage pass to the world of guitars. With a rich history and a profound love for the instrument, this magazine is the definitive source for all guitar enthusiasts.

As you flip through the pages of Guitarist, you'll embark on a melodic journey through the world of guitars:

* Guitar News: Stay updated with the latest guitar industry news, from new releases to artist features.

* Lessons and Techniques: Elevate your guitar skills with lessons, tips, and techniques from experts and artists.

* Gear Reviews: Discover in-depth reviews of guitars, amplifiers, pedals, and accessories to make informed choices.

* Artist Profiles: Learn from the best with profiles of guitar legends and emerging talents.

* Music and Inspiration: Dive into the world of music, with features on albums, tracks, and the artists who make them.


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