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|February 2026
60 years ago, three young men were preparing to invent a new musical genre with virtuoso level musicianship at staggering volume levels...
1966 was a significant year for music. Thanks to Jim Marshall, amplifiers were getting more powerful and the marriage between the JTM45/100-watt head and 4x12 speaker cabinet unleashed never-before-heard levels of volume and, with the wick suitably trimmed, the right amount of crunchy sustain to fuel the early onset of guitar heroics. What's more, the generatio
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Silvertone 1446 Spruce-Up
Having survived the West Coast punk scene, this 1961 Silvertone is ready for a refurb
6 mins
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 mins
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 mins
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 mins
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 mins
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 mins
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 mins
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 mins
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 mins
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 mins
February 2026
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