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Tones Behind The Tracks
Barrie Cadogan talks us through how he captured the atmospheric sounds of his latest long-player, a vibey, Can-influenced collaboration
5 min |
January 2021
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Once Upon A Guitar…
Why do some guitars sound special? Alex Bishop considers whether there may be more to it than meets the ears
3 min |
January 2021
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JD SIMO
Vintage chic and a fondness for the Gibson ES-335 fuel JD’s unique brand of funky psycho blues…
6 min |
January 2021
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FULLY LEDDED
Jimmy Page’s brand-new book, ‘Jimmy Page: The Anthology’, goes into exhaustive detail about the gear he used during his career. Here’s a brief glimpse between the pages of this massive tome, focusing on some of the instruments and amps that Jimmy used to forge Led Zep’s legendary sound with commentary from Jimmy himself
5 min |
January 2021
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GEAR OF THE YEAR
Let’s be honest, 2020 hasn’t been anybody’s idea of a good year, though it has certainly been memorable.
10+ min |
January 2021
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Cheap Lunch
As one of a two-amp range from Harley Benton, this lunchbox-style amp offers boutique valve tone at a budget price. But can it really sound any good?
6 min |
January 2021
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KURT VILE
From battered Martins and vintage Gibsons to pre-CBS Fender offsets – we find out why the Philadelphian songsmith can’t bring himself to sell any gear…
5 min |
December 2020
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If It Ain't Broke…
We catch up with Fender’s Justin Norvell, executive vice president of Fender Products, who takes us through the thinking behind the American Professional II range’s primary new features
4 min |
December 2020
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STEVE HACKETT
It’s a time of reflection for Steve Hackett. With his autobiography, A Genesis In My Bed, on the bookshelves and a new live album retelling his old band Genesis’s most powerful prog statement with a version of Selling England By The Pound, the time seems right to look back and trace his musical journey to its starting point…
9 min |
December 2020
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HOT ROD TELE
Editor Jamie Dickson embarks on converting his AVRI ’52 Tele reissue into a unique hot-rod Fender with artwork to match
10 min |
December 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN -1955–2020
The great magician’s departure marks the end of a game-changing career. With exclusive thoughts and memories from the scene’s greatest players, we remember a visionary and virtuoso who rewrote the rules of electric guitar
9 min |
December 2020
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Blues On The Move
Full-fat blues power from a compact and portable head made in the UK
5 min |
November 2020
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JOE BONAMASSA
Here’s a guy who knows a thing or two about buying guitars and it turns out he’s sold a few, too…
10 min |
November 2020
Guitarist
DREAMS OF GOLD
We’re all quick to dismiss or critique a new guitar but what about if you’re put in the design seat? Not so bloomin’ clever now are you, Mr Burrluck?
10+ min |
November 2020
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Ground Control
Fractal offers Axe-Fx III flavour in an eminently giggable compact floor unit
6 min |
November 2020
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Coming Of Age
A lot has changed for PJD Guitars in the past year. As well as a new workshop, there are also some new guitars that offer plenty to celebrate
9 min |
November 2020
Guitarist
TOM MORELLO
He’s the Harvard alumnus, political activist and eternal square peg whose sonic adventurism with Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave tore up the rules of electric guitar. Now, as Tom Morello releases a new photobook spanning his three-decade career, he shares memories of obsessive practice, bad gigs and nights behind bars…
9 min |
November 2020
Guitarist
THE BIG GUITARSKI
Best known as a big-screen actor, Jeff Bridges’ role as a washed-up country music star in Crazy Heart highlighted his other great love: the guitar. We meet the original Dude to talk songwriting and his new Breedlove signature acoustics
9 min |
November 2020
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Longtermers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist ’s longterm test report
4 min |
November 2020
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AFFORDABLE VINTAGE
Not every vintage guitar is a ‘holy grail’ but there are still plenty of gems to be discovered outside the realm of collector-grade classics. Here’s how to find them
10+ min |
November 2020
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A Piezo The Action
With the Fishman company approaching its 40th year, Ryan Fitzsimmons walks us through some of its most popular designs from the Infinity and beyond…
3 min |
November 2020
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The Wishlist
Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...
3 min |
October 2020
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Longtermers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist ’s longterm test report
3 min |
October 2020
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The Players
The latest news, views, and happenings from the world of your favorite guitarists
3 min |
October 2020
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THE ACOUSTIC ISSUE
To play an acoustic guitar is to experience the instrument in its purest form – and it will make you a better all-round musician, too. Here’s why...
10+ min |
October 2020
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Switching Gears
After five months at home, Adam Goldsmith hits the music studio – as well as the television studio – for some well-earned adrenaline
2 min |
October 2020
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Boutique To Go
Laney’s new combo blends cool looks and boutique tone at a price you really can afford
5 min |
October 2020
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LARKIN POE
Southern siblings Rebecca and Megan Lovell have reinvigorated the roots scene as Larkin Poe. They tell us about hitting hard, the importance of writing bad songs, the battle for equality and rock ’n’ roll’s post-pandemic fightback
10+ min |
October 2020
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More Than A Maker
Reflecting on the experience of lockdown, Alex Bishop muses on the difficulties of ‘making it’ as a luthier in 2020
3 min |
October 2020
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Minim
Palindromic ambience machine puts a reverse spin on your sound
4 min |