Latest articles by David Mead
Two models that hark back to the glory days of acoustic guitar making – but there’s a very subtle twist to the tale...
The Black Keys sideman and songwriter says good things come in small packages: namely, mini-humbuckers and Fender amps
The resurgent bluesman discusses the making of his new record, his love of the Flying V and how, despite his concerns, he had the time of his life in the studio with Joe Bonamassa
The jazz-fusion guitar legend shares stories, reflections and life lessons from a career spent pushing the envelope
Get to know the tonal differences between the iconic acoustic company's different body shapes
It may look like a straightforward Grand Concert cutaway from the outside, but there’s toneful innovation aplenty going on behind the scenes
The king of blues-rock talks influences, signature gear, and the message behind his songs, and explains why any good guitar player must stamp their own personality on their sound
As Takamine celebrates its 60th year, we look at two very different models that cover a lot of musical ground…
The blues-metal guitar powerhouse details the gear it takes to power his juggernaut band, and how the search for his dream guitar might now be complete
Guitarist, composer and esotericist Bill Frisell is difficult to pin down to any one musical style. Even he learned something about himself in his new biography Beautiful Dreamer
The Heartbreakers guitarist on getting the Dirty Knobs back together for an album that mines the tonal gold of small tube combos and captures the magic of recording live
Two acoustics from the celebrated Larrivée stable with contrasting spec and very individual personalities. Something for everyone? Let’s find out…
A rock legend checks in, and one question hangs in the air like a recently twanged E chord. What has made Bryan Adams so joyful that he titled his new album So Happy It Hurts?
He's played with Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, and now the occasional Kramer-slinger discusses working and touring with legendary film composer Hans Zimmer
The British bluesman had just purchased an Epiphone Riviera when we called. It was a good time to talk about a life in gear...
“A voice that’s unlike anything Taylor has previously offered” is the battle cry of this Grand Pacific dreadnought. Intrigued? So were we…
New album Crooked Tree finds the flatpicker extraordinaire exploring her influences with a stunning set of original tunes
Every time we open the case of a Larrivée acoustic we’re reminded how much we like them, and this charming little OM cutaway is no exception
Bought & Sold: The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter spins the tale of a voyage into the world of classical guitars and how he let a Silvertone slip through his fingers
The South African rocker reveals a lifetime’s quest to find the perfect fuzz pedal and an incredible deal on a ’62 Strat
AER’s Compact 60 amp has long ruled as the acoustic player’s indispensable live companion, but there's a new amp in town, and it means business...
Faith extends its Venus range to include this OM/Auditorium-style electro-acoustic made from glorious figured mango
Tremonti details his biggest gear hits and misses, and why good players sound like themselves no matter the rig
