In this issue

Shimmer & Shake Orange lords it with a combo that tips its hat to the golden age of the 1950s

Mary Spender

She’s one of the most dynamic, expressive young British singer-songwriters working today – and also just happens to have an army of fans for her YouTube musings on guitar culture. We find out how Mary crafts her sound and hear her advice on making it big online

9 mins

The Doors: The Soft Parade

Jim Morrison was disintegrating, the studio bills were out of control and guitarist Robby Krieger hated the band’s new string-laden sound. But from the wreckage of The Soft Parade sessions came an album that lit The Doors’ fire once again…

7 mins

True Blues

Blues is the first language of rock ’n’ roll. But a century on from its first golden era in the 1920s, is it still possible to play blues guitar that’s distinctive, powerful and original? We joined some of the world’s finest exponents of 21st century blues to hear their advice on how to play the music with authenticity and flair – on your own terms – on the modern stage

10+ mins

Gibson Super 400CES

We take a close look at a stunning collection of Super 400CES electric archtops from Gibson’s golden era and trace the evolution of these superlative guitars with jazzbox expert and author Dr Thomas A Van Hoos

9 mins

Sound Shaper

A new audio interface featuring a valve preamp and cab simulations specifically aimed at guitarists

5 mins

TV Tones

In the last two instalments of Mod Squad we’ve installed new active and plug-in passive humbuckers. In this issue, Dave Burrluck is looking for a different voice…

6 mins

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