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HEAVY TRIP
Bare Knuckle MD Tim Mills on the breakthroughs and bumps in the road behind Rabea Massaad’s seismic new Triptych Strat single coils
4 min |
Summer 2023
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VINTAGE ICON
David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars talks us through an experimental 1967 Semi-Hollow Fender Stratocaster Prototype from Fender's R&D department made with zebrawood
3 min |
Summer 2023
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Ultimate STRATS
The Strat is the most famous electric of all time - the original guitar for all seasons. But which version represents the pinnacle of its evolution? We take a deep dive into Leo's masterpiece, in the company of experts, to try to find an answer...
10+ min |
Summer 2023
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IN THE NAME OF LOVE
When it came to remaking 40 classic U2 tracks for Songs Of Surrender, The Edge was guided by his heart and one grand idea - \"to make intimacy the new version of punk rock\"
10+ min |
Summer 2023
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Under The Knife
As a last resort, Alex Bishop prepares to operate on a vintage Yamaha acoustic - but will it recover from the ordeal?
3 min |
Summer 2023
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Blues For Greeny
Being invited to speak and play at the preview of Peter Green's guitar sale at Bonhams was a huge privilege - and a worry, says Neville Marten
3 min |
Summer 2023
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Tones Behind The Tracks
The latest album from jazz guitarist and composer Ralph Towner enchants with beautiful playing on new pieces and jazz standards
7 min |
Summer 2023
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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 |
Summer 2023
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the Wishlist Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...
Fender Mod Shop Telecaster £2,179
2 min |
Summer 2023
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Preamp Glory
This classy tone-shaping boost and drive from Origin Effects is based on a vintage valve-powered preamp
2 min |
Summer 2023
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Animal Instinct
The pedal that Electro-Harmonix could have made in the 1970s (but didn’t) is now here with some help from JHS Pedals
2 min |
Summer 2023
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Royal Flash
A highly anticipated signature version of Vox’s unique Nutube micro head, approved by Brian May himself
2 min |
Summer 2023
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Top Drawer Tone
Emprize combines two coveted vintage Fender voices, authentically capturing brown-panel lead tones and black-panel rhythm sounds in one amp
5 min |
Summer 2023
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Go For Gold
When is a Telecaster not a Telecaster? When it comes with a pair of mini-humbuckers, a mahogany body and ebony fingerboard like this one!
4 min |
Summer 2023
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Bare Necessities
Walrus Audio presents an accessible set of pedals that is designed to last the journey all the way from beginner to pro
5 min |
August 2023
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PLAY TO WIN
Fender's acclaimed Player Series is celebrating its fifth anniversary and to mark the occasion it's receiving some brand-new colours. Allen Abbassi shares the history behind the best-selling range
2 min |
August 2023
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STEVE LUKATHER
The top sessioneer and Toto stringsman recounts his early six-string experiences and an epic deal on a rare Vox 12-string
5 min |
August 2023
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WIDENING THE RANGE
For the first time in its illustrious history, Fender has launched a range of new pickups can't buy on a guitar. Dave Burrluck asks, what's the deal? that you
9 min |
August 2023
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ROCK of AGES
YouTube guitar maven Pete Thorn and racing driver James Cole have brought rock's greatest riffs to the stage in their stunning Classic Rock Show, powered by an enviable collection of vintage and custom guitars. We join them to find out how they've nailed the sound of legendary hits from the 70s and beyond - and are having a blast doing it
10 min |
August 2023
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Messin WITH THE RIG
Three decades since his death, Rory Gallagher remains the ultimate road warrior. As we rebuild the exact rigs from the late Irishman's most famous live periods, using historic gear loaned by his estate, Daniel Gallagher looks back over his uncle's lifetime on the boards
8 min |
August 2023
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CAROL KAYE
If you’ve ever wondered what connects Frank Zappa to Frank Sinatra, Burt Bacharach to The Beach Boys or Ray Charles to The Righteous Brothers, the answer is simple: Carol Kaye. We discover the story behind the legendary bassist’s iconic sound
8 min |
August 2023
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Count Your Blessings
As Guitarist magazine celebrates its 500th issue, Alex Bishop approaches the completion of his 50th hand-built guitar
3 min |
August 2023
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Tones Behind The Tracks
Nuno Bettencourt tells us about the \"torture\" of recording Six, the return of rock 'n' roll mythology, and the solo that set the guitar world ablaze
4 min |
August 2023
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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 2023
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the Wishlist
Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...
2 min |
August 2023
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New Dimension
Beetronics takes the chorus effect and sweetens it with an extra layer of pitch shifting to offer an endlessly creative tool
2 min |
August 2023
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Build It Yourself
You won't put assembly-line workers out of a job, but you will get some cool sounds from Korg’s Nutube-powered pedal kits
3 min |
August 2023
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Boutique Beater
Harley Benton is celebrating its 25th with a slew of high-spec, lowly priced Anniversary models. We take one for a spin
2 min |
August 2023
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First Rate
Blackstar takes a break from floorboard amps and effects and expands its affordable practice amp range for gigging guitarists
5 min |
August 2023
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Working Class Hero
Flag-waving Les Paul Junior lover Billie Joe Armstrong gets a new signature in typical showman style and with a fresh pickup design that dates back to the late 50s. Let's plug in!
4 min |