Latest articles by David Mead
Ed Sheeran and George Lowden combine forces to produce an affordable acoustic range that's small but perfectly formed
The former Genesis guitarist on the story of his career, from the mouth organ to prog-rock trailblazer
Here’s a guy who knows a thing or two about buying guitars – and it turns out he’s sold a few, too…
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The Gibson renaissance gathers pace with two brand-new mid-priced acoustics from its Bozeman, Montana factory…
Some of the world's finest acoustic builders discuss what goes into making a guitar sing
Of all the gear the ex-Bluesbreaker has owned, it's the Gibson ES-335 that got away that he misses most
Satriani’s former student checks in to talk about the buying and selling of gear and that digital amp that sits by the door
An all-solid OM acoustic that's Fishman-powered, feature-packed, with a price that won’t break your heart...
The Whitesnake and UFO guitarist shares his memories of his hero, friend and fellow rock legend
A tribute to a Tommy Emmanuel studio favorite, the Larrivée C-03R-TE pairs understated good looks with captivating tone
Bought and Sold: He’s played with artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Miles Davis and Pink Floyd - but Mike Landau still mourns the ’61 Strat that got away...
One of the UK’s fastest-rising singer-songwriters on the magic of alternate tunings, his tonesome acoustic pedalboard, and not letting lockdown stop the music
Bought & Sold: The ex-Whitesnake guitarist displays a fondness for Gibson Les Pauls and regret at selling an original Marshall Plexi...
In this 1995 interview, Moore reveals how Green's departure from Fleetwood Mac led him to sell his legendary guitar - for a surprisingly low price...
Norway's genre-shifting six-stringer talks gear, why she's not a typical guitar player, and how School of Rock changed her life
The funk rhythm master goes deep on gear, playing with Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers and his unending love for the Fender Strat
Satch on his six-strings past and present, and a previously unthought-of attachment to a 1958 Fender Esquire…
With a figured Java mango build, Faith’s new Neptune acoustic offers a fresh approach, but are the tones otherworldly?
He’s lauded worldwide as a songwriter, vocalist and slide player par excellence. We caught up with the Canadian guitarist to find out what makes him tick
Two contrasting models from Takamine’s new Thinline range tell tales of superb player comfort and excellent onstage performance. Let’s see how they measure up...
The first artist to appear in our new column on trading guitars, Paul reveals how he was outwitted by an '80s Ibanez…
The master of hybrid country-jazz guitar on disappointing his dad, signature amps and the enduring appeal of the Tele
Lowden presents a variation on the F35 theme with a guitar that’s aimed at fingerpickers who want to cut through any mix
