Guitar Techniques
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Arrange For Success.
4 min |
February 2021
Guitar Techniques
BEING MORE EXPRESSIVE With The Blues
John Wheatcroft shows us that ‘it ain’t what you do it’s the way that you do it’, as he demonstrates how to put more expression into your solos.
4 min |
February 2021
Guitar Techniques
Edward Van Halen Interview & Tribute
In 1991 Guitarist magazine was offered a rare interview with Edward Van Halen. Master of the EVH technique, Phil Hilborne leapt at the chance and here it is, 20 years on, to mark Eddie’s sad passing...
10+ min |
February 2021
Guitarist
Show Time
This month Adam Goldsmith’s nerves are put to the test with a live performance for Children In Need
3 min |
January 2021
Guitarist
NILE RODGERS
A Wes Montgomery die-hard in his formative years, Nile Rodgers reveals that being upstaged by a ‘kid’ was the reason he first picked up a Strat…
9 min |
January 2021
Guitarist
Inside The Fuzz Factory
Jamie Dickson talks to maverick pedal-maker Zachary Vex about his most famous creation, 25 years on
6 min |
January 2021
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
Are You Britain's Best Amateur Guitar Builder?
Take a shot at winning our first national competition for home luthiers – as well as £370* of guitar-making supplies from StewMac!
4 min |
January 2021
Future Music
Piezo
Milan-based Luca Mucci’s (aka Piezo) debut album pulsates with innovative sound design. Danny Turner reveals his battle to tame the ‘nerd tendency’
10+ min |
December 2020
Future Music
FREE FILTERS
Get your fill with these five fabulous filters that have had the price tags cut off
3 min |
December 2020
Future Music
DIY MODULAR SKIFF
Modular maven Rob Redman guides us in the art of planning and building your own Eurorack enclosure
10+ min |
December 2020
Future Music
Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000
With the competition for DJs’ hearts and wallets hotting up, Leon Bailey asks if the CDJ-3000 keeps Pioneer ahead of the game...
5 min |
December 2020
Future Music
Roland TR-6S
The TR-8S gets a pint-sized little sibling but, as Si Truss discovers, there’s more to this compact beatmaker than first meets the eye…
5 min |
December 2020
Future Music
Breaks
A genre, a technique and a way of life: from ’70s New York roots to today, breakbeats have shaped music culture
3 min |
December 2020
Future Music
Hands-on w Ableton Live 11
The latest update to Ableton’s world-c adds creative effects, MPE control, im clips and a lot more besides
8 min |
December 2020
Future Music
Ela Minus
Ela Minus’s debut is inspired by creating simple human interactions with technology. Danny Turner dissects her minimalist approach
10+ min |
December 2020
Future Music
Actress Karma And Desire
Album Review
4 min |
December 2020
Future Music
Quantic Mishaps Happening
Tru Thoughts, 2004
10 min |
December 2020
Guitar Techniques
SESSION SHENANIGANS
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Clear? Huh!
4 min |
January 2021
Guitar Techniques
Mick Taylor
This month Phil Short checks out Mick Taylor, the musical catalyst who helped launch the Rolling Stones’ second wave of success.
2 min |
January 2021
Guitar Techniques
Neil Young
This month Martin Cooper uncovers the quirky ‘country-meets-rock’ sound of an enigmatic Canadian music legend...
2 min |
January 2021
Guitar Techniques
STEVE MORSE Interview & Masterclass
With Deep Purple’s Whoosh! and Flying Colors, Live In London albums garnering rave reviews, Steve spoke to Jason Sidwell about influences, gear and technique, before taking a stunning solo over Jason’s exclusive track, Stomping At The Pier.
10+ min |
January 2021
Guitar Techniques
In The Woodshed
Charlie Griffiths has a feast of harmonics for you this month, so get prepared to tap out some exciting and impressive new sounds.
2 min |
January 2021
Guitar Techniques
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: No Peeking!
4 min |
January 2021
Guitar Techniques
The Amazing Alex Sill
Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. We asked some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: new guitarist for Simon Phillips’ fusion band Protocol, the amazing Alex Sill.
8 min |