In this issue

Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior.

Korg Nu:Tekt TR-S Power Tube Reactor & HD-S Harmonic Distortion...

Working Class Hero

Flag-waving Les Paul Junior lover Billie Joe Armstrong gets a new signature in typical showman style and with a fresh pickup design that dates back to the late 50s. Let's plug in!

4 mins

First Rate

Blackstar takes a break from floorboard amps and effects and expands its affordable practice amp range for gigging guitarists

5 mins

Boutique Beater

Harley Benton is celebrating its 25th with a slew of high-spec, lowly priced Anniversary models. We take one for a spin

2 mins

Build It Yourself

You won't put assembly-line workers out of a job, but you will get some cool sounds from Korg’s Nutube-powered pedal kits

3 mins

New Dimension

Beetronics takes the chorus effect and sweetens it with an extra layer of pitch shifting to offer an endlessly creative tool

2 mins

the Wishlist

Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...

2 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

2 mins

Tones Behind The Tracks

Nuno Bettencourt tells us about the \"torture\" of recording Six, the return of rock 'n' roll mythology, and the solo that set the guitar world ablaze

4 mins

Count Your Blessings

As Guitarist magazine celebrates its 500th issue, Alex Bishop approaches the completion of his 50th hand-built guitar

3 mins

CAROL KAYE

If you’ve ever wondered what connects Frank Zappa to Frank Sinatra, Burt Bacharach to The Beach Boys or Ray Charles to The Righteous Brothers, the answer is simple: Carol Kaye. We discover the story behind the legendary bassist’s iconic sound

8 mins

Messin WITH THE RIG

Three decades since his death, Rory Gallagher remains the ultimate road warrior. As we rebuild the exact rigs from the late Irishman's most famous live periods, using historic gear loaned by his estate, Daniel Gallagher looks back over his uncle's lifetime on the boards

8 mins

ROCK of AGES

YouTube guitar maven Pete Thorn and racing driver James Cole have brought rock's greatest riffs to the stage in their stunning Classic Rock Show, powered by an enviable collection of vintage and custom guitars. We join them to find out how they've nailed the sound of legendary hits from the 70s and beyond - and are having a blast doing it

10 mins

Bare Necessities

Walrus Audio presents an accessible set of pedals that is designed to last the journey all the way from beginner to pro

5 mins

PLAY TO WIN

Fender's acclaimed Player Series is celebrating its fifth anniversary and to mark the occasion it's receiving some brand-new colours. Allen Abbassi shares the history behind the best-selling range

2 mins

STEVE LUKATHER

The top sessioneer and Toto stringsman recounts his early six-string experiences and an epic deal on a rare Vox 12-string

5 mins

WIDENING THE RANGE

For the first time in its illustrious history, Fender has launched a range of new pickups can't buy on a guitar. Dave Burrluck asks, what's the deal? that you

9 mins

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