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Silvertone 1446 Spruce-Up
Having survived the West Coast punk scene, this 1961 Silvertone is ready for a refurb
6 min |
February 2026
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SUPER HERO
Long hidden in the shadows of Fender history, the early 60s brown-panel Super Amp has reemerged. Senior product manager, Rick Heins, talks us through its rebirth
7 min |
February 2026
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JUNIOR HIGH
What on earth is the appeal of a single-pickup guitar and how can it help you to hone your modding skills? Dave Burrluck goes in search of a giggable 'Junior'...
8 min |
February 2026
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FULL-FAT TONE
The history of Eric Clapton's guitars during Cream's brief but influential existence - from Fresh Cream to Goodbye - reveals an intriguing mix of instruments but also offers up a mystery or two
7 min |
February 2026
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MIKE VENNART
The former Oceansize and long-time Biffy Clyro touring guitarist on his love of off-the-beaten-path six-strings, his disdain for acoustics, and why Japanese Squiers are the best bargain around
7 min |
February 2026
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Action Plan
This month Alex Bishop gets forensic on lowering action, and explains how to get the best playability from your guitar
3 min |
February 2026
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Newman Torn and Frayed Edition
Although unavailable for many years, the late Ted Newman's unique solidbody - originally conceived for Keith Richards back in the 70s - has made quite a return since the introduction of the 5 String in 2024, the first of an ongoing series of limited-edition models made in the UK under the stewardship of the Cream T Custom Shop.
1 min |
February 2026
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Change Of Heart
Neville Marten revisits the Essex guitar store where he'd spied his 'Les Paul to die for', only to come away with something else entirely
3 min |
February 2026
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Special Treats
Plenty of makers have used the classic Special and Junior recipes over the years. Here are six that nod to the late 50s
2 min |
February 2026
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Golden Brown
Fender reaches into its archives to bring this lesser-known classic back to life. Let's see if it captures the original magic
4 min |
February 2026
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Blues Headlines
Richard Barrett is on a mission to make you a better blues player - with full audio examples and backing tracks
3 min |
February 2026
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STEVE CROPPER
The departed soul man was the Stax band's MVP, writing and driving the R&B classics that ruled the 60s.
3 min |
February 2026
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Chord Names: 13ths (PART 3)
Richard Barrett wraps up this short series on extended chords by taking a look at the often-mystifying world of 13th chords
2 min |
February 2026
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STILL SUPERNATURAL
Six decades into his career, Carlos Santana remains excited by the very thought of having a guitar in his hands. Below, he looks back on the music and gear that's soundtracked his one-of-a-kind life
10+ min |
February 2026
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Gibson ES-5 Switchmasters
Did the ES-5 inspire the Strat as well as Peter Green's famously phasey in-between tones?
3 min |
February 2026
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Paradigm Shift
These new Boss pitch-shifting pedals have been a long time in the making, and now they're here and ready to go toe-to-toe with DigiTech
4 min |
February 2026
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TRIO POWER
60 years ago, three young men were preparing to invent a new musical genre with virtuoso level musicianship at staggering volume levels...
1 min |
February 2026
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CREAM RISES
60 years ago history was made and the rulebook rewritten when Clapton, Bruce and Baker united to form one of the most influential supergroups in British music
8 min |
February 2026
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Leo Lyons
The Ten Years After bassist survived Hamburg's Star-Club, sparked the blues boom, achieved immortality at Woodstock – and is still going strong at 82. “Music,” he says, “it’s a drug...”
8 min |
February 2026
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Into The Valley
A new name on the UK's vibrant guitar-making scene, West Valley comes to market with a vision inspired by the golden era of guitar design
6 min |
February 2026
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CANDY APPLE RED FENDERS
Candy Apple Red was reputedly Leo's favourite finish and, as this small selection from a very large collection proves, it looks fantastic on any Fender guitar
8 min |
February 2026
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Double Takes
Hot on the heels of the Les Paul Custom 70s, two more blasts from the past rejoin Gibson's USA line-up. The DCs are back!
9 min |
February 2026
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Tones Behind The Tracks
On latest record, Hard Road, Mississippi-born singer-guitarist Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram is sounding more soulful than ever
6 min |
February 2026
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Under The Influence
Charlie Wilkins uncovers how early British blues shaped today's scene and hears from some of the guitarists carrying the torch forward
4 min |
February 2026
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Albums
The month's best guitar music - a hand-picked selection of the finest fretwork on wax
4 min |
February 2026
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CREAM ON TOP
Have you ever wondered what happened behind the scenes when Cream took to the road in the 60s? Wonder no more as Ginger's daughter Nettie Baker reveals all
4 min |
February 2026
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Fuzz Revelation
Manson Guitar Works' first stompbox delivers a high degree of variation in your fuzz tone
2 min |
February 2026
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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
3 min |
February 2026
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Singing Quality
This latest acoustic from JWJ aims to provide a better blend between a singer's voice and the guitar, all via cunning lutherie. Let's take a look
5 min |
February 2026
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Top Gear
Dan Coggins makes the drive section of his award-winning Cogmeister powerhouse available as a pedal of its own
2 min |