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SUNDRAGON AMPS
It’s not guaranteed that they'll make you sound like Jimmy Page, but Sundragon’s fastidiously accurate replicas of two of his favourite amps may well get you close
7 min |
August 2025
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WEIGHT WATCHERS
When it comes to guitars, is there an optimum weight for the best playability? Dave Burrluck pulls out the scales
2 min |
August 2025
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MIKE PETERS MBE 1959-2025
Following 30 years of living with blood cancer, Mike Peters - frontman of The Alarm – has died at the age of 66
2 min |
August 2025
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Gas Supply
Our pick of the month's most delectable and wallet-bothering new gear
5 min |
August 2025
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California Dreamin'
Last year’s D'Ambrosio series guitars signified numerous firsts for Eastman, not least that they were US-made with boutique prices to match. These new FullerTones capture the magic at a fraction of the price
8 min |
August 2025
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Tension & Release (PART 2)
In the second part of this lesson, Richard Barrett asks you to lend your ears to the sounds of the silver screen for real-life context
1 min |
August 2025
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Timeless Tone
A brand-new model from Martin's long-running Road Series that won't bust the budget but might just break the tone barrier
4 min |
August 2025
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Rosewood Or Mahogany
Michael Watts reflects on how the choice of the two most popular back and sides woods affects your acoustic sound
4 min |
August 2025
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Bounce Back
Danelectro brings back its real spring reverb pedal in a more compact 'board-friendly form
2 min |
August 2025
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Sunny Skies
Neville Marten recalls interviews with one of his musical idols, the singer-songwriter supreme and total legend, the great JT himself
3 min |
August 2025
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Cherry Picker
Ted McCarty’s finest creation gets the Epiphone ‘Inspired By’ treatment. Featuring Gibson USA Custombuckers, real rosewood fingerboard and top-notch hardware, expectations are high
4 min |
August 2025
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Climate Control
Eliminating the need for setup and ensuring consistent playability night-after-night, Furch’s new CNR System® Active neck joint has solved an age-old problem for acoustic guitarists. We take a closer look at the trailblazing technology that optimises your instrument in real-time
4 min |
August 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
2 min |
August 2025
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Best Recipes
Switching from chef to luthier might seem an almost unfathomable career changeover, but JWJ's Rich Jones insists that one work ethic really does flow into the other
4 min |
March 2025
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Up To Speed
Alex Bishop is busy in the workshop crafting acoustic guitar necks - but can he keep up with his students?
3 min |
March 2025
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Salves For Valves
Jamie Dickson checks in with tone-meister Dan Coggins who shares his tips on getting the best from your valve amp
5 min |
March 2025
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ERIC JOHNSON
A NEW LIVE ALBUM FEATURING STEVE VAI, ERIC JOHNSON AND JOE SATRIANI DOCUMENTS A REUNION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE ORIGINAL G3 TOUR THAT THUNDERED INTO THE WORLD BACK IN 1996. WE CHECK IN WITH ONE THIRD OF THE TRIUMVIRATE TO FIND OUT MORE
8 min |
March 2025
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X Factor
J Rockett provides Bon Jovi guitar-slinger Phil X with a signature boost and overdrive pedal
2 min |
March 2025
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WOMAN IN BLACK
Her surname precedes her (whether she likes it or not). But as Gibson releases a limited-edition recreation of her fabled father's SJ-200 – alongside her new J-185 - Rosanne Cash tells us she's comfortable in her skin and proud of her own legacy
8 min |
March 2025
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Rocking On
MXR revives Tom Scholz's fabled 80s guitar headphone-amp tone in its latest pedal
2 min |
March 2025
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Embellished Chords
Richard Barrett helps you explore more chordal opportunities in standard tuning
2 min |
March 2025
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Vintage Modern
Fender attempts the incredible feat of replicating the historic Bassman with a silicon heart in its latest addition to the Tone Master series
4 min |
March 2025
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QUEEN - BATTLE ROYAL
For 51 years, Queen's self-titled debut album was the cult curio of their fabled catalogue. Now, as the new Queen I boxset drags these lost songs into the daylight, Brian May tells us about poverty, parental disapproval, the Red Special's first run-out and the perils of playing through Jimi's stack
10+ min |
March 2025
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1928 MARTIN 0-42
Martin has become synonymous with dreadnoughts and OM models, and there were rich pickings in the small-bodied pre-war era, too
6 min |
March 2025
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CLEANING UP
No, it's not a device that instantly removes gunk from your guitar, but the Mars-Tronic Perfecto Clean Switch could prove handy once Dave Burrluck can work out exactly what it does...
2 min |
March 2025
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WINDING ROAD
As the world's biggest string manufacturer, it's fitting that the half-century history of D'Addario has plenty of twists. We speak to current chairman, Jim D'Addario, about the company's roots, breakthroughs and next moves
10 min |
March 2025
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'Pauls Apart
Two recent Les Paul launches from Gibson and Epiphone take a nod back to the 50s in style. But not only are they made on different continents, they're very different in price. Which is best? Let's find out
10+ min |
March 2025
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INTERPOL
As the New Yorkers set out on the anniversary tour for 2004's classic second album, Antics, Guitarist met Daniel Kessler to hear about early rejection, the magic of hollowbodies, and why you won't catch him playing major chords
10+ min |
March 2025
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New York City Guitar Shops
For vintage guitar enthusiasts, a shopping trip to the US is surely a fixture on the bucket list.
8 min |
February 2025
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BRIDGE OF SIGHS
While our mainly recycled build cracks on at a pedestrian pace, Dave Burrluck pauses to ponder that old chestnut: the offset bridge
6 min |