In this issue

On the 50th anniversary of Gallagher’s recording debut, Guitarist delves into the legacy of his guitars and
the music he left behind

Family Affair

Another bolt-on PRS guitar joins the ranks, but is it the bolt-on we really want? Oh, yes…

5 mins

One For All

These three all-new pure class A combos from Blackstar put the output valve centre stage. Take your pick…

4 mins

High Flyer

This US boutique builder presents an offset beauty that makes us dizzy in more ways than one…

6 mins

Session Diary Bittersweet Symphony

Session players should recognise their limitations, says Adam Goldsmith, and the karma will take care of itself

2 mins

Neville's Advocate

Nev ponders an upcoming rock ’n’ roll tour and what he needs to do to prepare. And realises he’s (sort of) in the charts

3 mins

Raising The Tone Don't Fret

Frets have a huge influence on the feel of your guitar – but also its tone. Jamie Dickson finds out why...

4 mins

Robin Trower

The guitar legend tells tales of scary snowfall and unexpected pyrotechnics on the road…

5 mins

Lightning Strikes

Seldom given to false modesty, the Swedish shred maestro talks blues (kind of ) and gear (that he designed), and almost unleashes the fury on us. Twice…

10+ mins

Blow Wind Blow

Rory Gallagher Was the Original Irish Guitar Hero – but His Playing Was Deeply Rooted in the Rich Soil of American Blues, Which He Studied From Boyhood. Now, on the 50th Anniversary of His Recording Debut, a Treasure Trove of Previously Unheard Tracks Sheds Light on His Rare Gifts as a Player and Lifelong Disciple of the Blues. We Lift Open the Cases of Some of Rory’s Best-loved Guitars to Learn How They Helped Him Transport Listeners a Million Miles Away…

10+ mins

Sink Or Swim?

Scott Sasser, head of Martin’s Custom Shop, explains why sinker mahogany is taking its place alongside some of the world’s premium tonewoods

5 mins

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