Guitarist
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
Guitarist
Blues On The Move
Full-fat blues power from a compact and portable head made in the UK
5 min |
November 2020
Total Guitar
The Future Sound Of Fender
TG talks tone, gear and songwriting with Black Pumas, Yola, Girl In Red and IDLES – the Fender Next artists who are building new sounds from fresh approaches
9 min |
October 2020
Total Guitar
Fender 2020 Back To The Future
How the world’s biggest guitar company takes some of the guitar world’s most-loved instruments and remakes them anew
8 min |
October 2020
Guitar Techniques
SESSION shenanigans
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: “Be an original - like all the others.”
3 min |
November 2020
Guitar Techniques
Jimi Hendrix 10 things he gave us
Exactly 50 years since Hendrix’s passing, John Wheatcroft shines a light on the guitar hero’s guitar hero, with 23 top players adding their thoughts on why and how Jimi was so stunning!
10+ min |
November 2020
Guitar Techniques
The Kooks
This month, the Registry of Guitar Tutors’ Simon Barnard is taking you on a trip to the seaside, to see if Brighton really does rock.
2 min |
November 2020
Guitar Techniques
In The Woodshed
Charlie Griffiths says grab a fresh pick and make a clean sweep with these awesome arpeggios played with just a single pick motion.
2 min |
November 2020
Guitar Techniques
Forever Green
With Peter Green’s recent passing still raw in our minds, we thought we’d revisit Guitarist’s recent look at this most mythologised figure from the 60s blues boom.
10 min |
November 2020
Guitar Techniques
Rock legato
From this month on Australian fretboard wizard and Fundamental Changes author Chris Brooks will hone your legato to create smooth, fluid lines.
2 min |
November 2020
Guitar Techniques
INSTRUMENTAL inquisition!
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: founder member of the original prog-rock band, Yes: Steve Howe.
4 min |
November 2020
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: Are You Experienced?
4 min |
November 2020
Guitar Techniques
Bob Seger
This month Martin Cooper checks out the rootsy American ‘heartland’ rock sound of Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band.
2 min |
November 2020
Future Music
Sylvan Esso
The US synth-pop duo tell Si Truss how a new studio, a love of modular and touring as a 10-piece band inspired their new LP
10+ min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
PreSonus Quantum 2626 £599
Looking for a decent multiple stream audio interface? Jon Musgrave fires up this latest recording-focused interface
2 min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
iZotope Stutter Edit 2 $199
The BT-branded glitch-maker returns. Si Truss gets his edit on
2 min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
Vintage strings
Learn how to recreate this evocative pop staple
5 min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
Hugar
Hugar are the latest in a long line of visionary artists to emerge from Iceland’s neo-classical/ ambient scene. Danny Turner explores their vintage studio
10+ min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
Cut Copy
With its overt nod to climate change, Cut Copy’s sixth album Freeze, Melt is their most contemplative to date. Danny Turner delves into its making
10+ min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
Denon DJ Prime Go £930
The ever-growing Prime range gets a truly portable, go-anywhere setup. Si Truss gets in the mix…
3 min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
Arturia PolyBrute £2,259
The French brand mark their anniversary with a new flagship polysynth. Si Truss attempts to tame the beast…
7 min |
Autumn 2020
Future Music
Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core €1995
Fancy a compact premium interface with onboard DSP? Jon Musgrave sizes up Antelope Audio’s latest release
2 min |
Autumn 2020
Guitar Techniques
George Friedric Handel How Beautiful Are The Feet
This month Bridget Mermikides arranges and transcribes this beautiful aria from The Messiah, for solo guitar.
2 min |
November 2020
Future Music
Joachim Pastor- Right Now
Armada Music, 2020 While Versailles is famous for being the home of Louis XIV’s opulent royale palace, it boasts another ex-resident who also enjoys the finer things in life: Armada Music’s Joachim Pastor, whose eclectic style covers everything from whimsical Gallic-flavoured synth-pop to minimal techno and accessible deep house flavors. We caught up with Joachim to discuss how he created his summer slammer Right Now, and find out more about his considered approach to making music.
5 min |
Autumn 2020
Guitarist
The Wishlist
Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...
3 min |
October 2020
Guitarist
Longtermers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist ’s longterm test report
3 min |
October 2020
Guitarist
The Players
The latest news, views, and happenings from the world of your favorite guitarists
3 min |
October 2020
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
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
Guitarist
Boutique To Go
Laney’s new combo blends cool looks and boutique tone at a price you really can afford
5 min |