Articles by: David Mead

Jennifer Batten: "Guitarists ask me about playing with Michael Jackson more than playing with Jeff Beck!"

By David Mead

The revered session player talks life in the fast lane, playing with some of music's biggest names, and why weight is everything when it comes to gear

Taylor 562ce 12-string V-Class review

By David Mead

Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing system makes its 12-string debut

Mary Spender: "Record labels told me to put the guitar down. Luckily, I was stubborn enough to ignore them"

By Jamie Dickson, David Mead

The UK-based guitarist and songwriter on playing fingerstyle, the secret to her YouTube success and the pedal that changed her life

Steve Morse: "Guitarists need to create dynamics on their own and not rely on the sound guy"

By David Mead

The Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple and Flying Colors guitarist talks live rigs, vitamin supplements and nightmare desert treks

Gibson's Generation series comprises the G45 Standard [right] and slightly more affordable G45 Studio [left]

Gibson G-45 Standard and G-45 Studio review

By David Mead

With Gibson’s renaissance in full swing, the company is showing its hand in the acoustic market with two brand-new mid-priced models built in its Bozeman, Montana facility…