Music
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Stephen Dale Petit
Grave illness and a broken heart have tested Stephen Dale Petit – but the bluesman tells us that completing his Clapton-bolstered masterpiece, Be The Love, is all that matters
8 min |
November 2025
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1960 FENDER STRATOCASTER
Gary's iconic early custom colour Strat is a fascinating timepiece forever linked to that blazing Fender anniversary performance of Red House
3 min |
November 2025
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BIFFY CLYRO
WITH THEIR 10TH ALBUM, 'FUTIQUE', BIFFY CLYRO REMIND US EXACTLY WHY THEY ARE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ROCK BANDS OF THE MODERN AGE...
8 min |
November 2025
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Laura Cox
Trouble Coming
1 min |
November 2025
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1961 Southern Jumbo Restoration Pt.3
With bridge plate removed and back and sides cleaned up, it's time to tackle the top
6 min |
November 2025
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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
4 min |
November 2025
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Rock 'N' Roll Star
Originally introduced 18 years ago, the celestially named PRS Mira is back in both gloss and satin nitro finishes with a very aggressive price point. Still valid? Oh, yes!
7 min |
November 2025
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Deep Space
Crazy Tube Circuits presents a dual-engine ambient reverb workstation that spans the traditional and the esoteric
4 min |
November 2025
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GARY MOORE THE FINAL ENCORE
NEARLY 15 YEARS AFTER HIS PASSING, THE LAST OF GARY MOORE'S GUITARS WILL GO UNDER THE HAMMER IN NOVEMBER, INCLUDING HIS ICONIC 'RED STRAT'. HERE, WE EXPLORE THE FINAL TREASURES OF GARY'S COLLECTION AND WHAT THEY TELL US ABOUT THE MUCH-MISSED KING OF BLUES-ROCK AND HIS MUSIC
10 min |
November 2025
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Third Inversion Chords
In the third instalment of this series, Richard Barrett demonstrates how third inversion and slash chords can lead the way in popular music
2 min |
November 2025
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Doubleneck Duo
It's double trouble this month as we examine a pair of twin-necked 60s Gibsons
3 min |
November 2025
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GIBSON 1960 ES-355TD
Serial number A33857, this stunning semi was top-of-the-line in its day
1 min |
November 2025
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The Low Down
Affordable Gibson USA Les Pauls? No problem, here are your choices...
2 min |
November 2025
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GIBSON 1963 ES-335TD
Gary Moore was a master at coaxing tone from this workhorse semi
1 min |
November 2025
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Landmark Designs
The entire history of PRS Guitars in six currently available models!
2 min |
November 2025
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Junior Senior
Decked out in tooled western-style livery with a saddle bag's worth of speaker and circuit upgrades, this anniversary edition stands strong in the lineage of the classic benchmark combo
4 min |
November 2025
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Albums
The month's best guitar music - a hand-picked selection of the finest fretwork on wax
4 min |
November 2025
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Travellin' Light
The latest travel guitar from the renowned Czech builder may look small, but it packs a punch and benefits from some revolutionary new technology
5 min |
November 2025
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Seventies Chic
After some considerable time, the Les Paul Custom returns to Gibson USA's production line-up in classic 70s style, while the lesser Marauder is celebrated with a limited throwback design. Time to investigate!
9 min |
November 2025
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Gas Supply
Our pick of the month's most delectable and wallet-bothering new gear
2 min |
November 2025
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A Little Pick Me Up
Michael Watts explores solutions to the challenge of amplifying acoustic guitars over the decades - are we nearly there yet?
4 min |
November 2025
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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 |
November 2025
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Tones Behind The Tracks
When two prog giants collaborate, you know you're in for a mesmerising experience. Bioscope's Steve Rothery shares the story of Gentō
5 min |
November 2025
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Martin GPE Inception Maple £4,349
Maple has long been a bit of a puzzler for acoustic-guitar makers. It's attractive and fairly abundant compared with tropical hardwoods and is thus both more sustainable and less likely to be subject to restrictions such as the CITES controls imposed on rosewood a few years ago. And though instrument-grade maple has been growing harder for luthiers to get their hands on, both Taylor and now Martin have seen potential for it to be useful for more than just J-200s.
1 min |
November 2025
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Shades Of Gary...
Jamie has asked me to share a few reminiscences about Gary Moore this month, to tie in with this issue's cover feature, as our paths crossed several times during the 90s and early Noughties.
1 min |
November 2025
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The Learning Curve
Neville Marten bemoans his lack of music-reading skills as he and some 'old' mates attempt to compile songs for an upcoming gig
3 min |
November 2025
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Shape Up
Alex Bishop reshapes a guitar neck this month - but will he destroy a pristine new guitar in the process?
3 min |
November 2025
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Xero Hour
Walrus Audio's new stompbox looper offers a smart option for unlocking your creativity
2 min |
November 2025
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Flex Factor
The little green pedal loved by Nashville session players gets a reboot with added versatility
2 min |
November 2025
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Gloves Off
Known for its finely made production-led UK builds, PJD Guitars is now aiming for the mainstream with a range of Indonesian-made solidbodies and its lowest price points yet
6 min |