Epiphone vs Gibson: what's the difference? By Ed Mitchell, Daryl Robertson published 13 January 22 If all you know about Gibson and Epiphone is one is made in the USA, the other in Asia, we've got a guide that'll bring you right up to speed and help you find the right one for you...
Types of guitar: everything you need to know By Ed Mitchell published 6 October 21 From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar
Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM review By Ed Mitchell published 19 November 20 A high-performance S-style with some classic tones that might even get the blues and country club excited about shred
Cort G290 LE & X300 LE Mosaic review By Ed Mitchell published 19 November 20 With boutique features and killer price tags, these new limited-edition Cort models are an absolute steal
Joe Doe by Vintage Punkaster & Lucky Buck review By Ed Mitchell published 23 September 20 A ridiculously affordable future country classic six-string meets a Heath Robinson punk Fender mash-up in the mosh pit...
Gretsch G5410T Electromatic “Rat Rod” review By Ed Mitchell published 31 August 20 Combining old-school curb appeal with modern performance, this is a silver dream machine from the kings of rockabilly
Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre review By Ed Mitchell published 2 July 20 En garde! This new Music Man double-cut might be unsheathed from designs of yore but is no vintage flashback
The Gretsch G6120: the story of a rock ’n’ roll icon By Ed Mitchell published 5 June 20 Built for Chet Atkins, the G6120 found fame in the hands of Eddie Cochran and his disciple Brian Setzer. Here’s the life and times of the six-string rockabilly rebel...
Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Nashville '59 'Smoke' and G6120T-HR Hot Rod review By Ed Mitchell published 26 May 20 The Stray Cat returns with a litter of killer Gretsch signature guitars. Just don’t expect 'em to bat like '50s throwbacks...
Framus Pro Series Panthera II Supreme and D-Series Diablo Pro review By Ed Mitchell published 2 March 20 The German manufacturer delights and disappoints with one guitar that comes with its own silver lining and another that needs a bit more devil in its details…
Alvarez Artist Elite AFA95CESHB and Alvarez Masterworks MF60CEOM review By Ed Mitchell published 11 February 20 Meet two OM-bodied electros from Alvarez that offer so much bang for the buck you might need an asbestos pick…
How to adjust your guitar's truss rod By Ed Mitchell published 28 October 19 Learn this essential part of guitar setup
How To Find And Fix Rattles From Your Guitar's Hardware By Ed Mitchell published 17 May 18 Get rid of annoying noise with our easy guide to fixing your guitar
How to Balance Your Guitar’s Vibrato: Part Two By Ed Mitchell published 9 March 18 From a Standard Tremolo to a locking Floyd Rose: learn how to set up your guitar's whammy bar
How to Tell If Your Guitar’s Neck Needs to be Adjusted By Ed Mitchell published 12 December 17 How to check if your guitar’s neck needs to be adjusted.
How To Replace Your Guitar's Volume and Tone Pots By Ed Mitchell published 21 November 17 Upgrade worn-out and noisy controls to keep your tone tip-top
String Stretching: How to keep new Strings In-Tune From the Start By Ed Mitchell published 17 November 17 Stretch your strings when you change them to stabilize your tuning
How to Balance Your Guitar’s Vibrato By Ed Mitchell published 27 October 17 From a Standard Tremolo to a locking Floyd Rose: learn how to set up your guitar's whammy bar
Buying a Used Guitar: How to Check for Nut Damage By Ed Mitchell published 12 January 16 Don't overlook the parts of the guitar that will make or break its playability
Guitar Maintenance: How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar By Ed Mitchell published 10 September 15 Learn how to change your acoustic guitar's strings correctly…
Ed's Shed: Intro to Soldering, Part 1 — Required Tools and Safety Tips By Ed Mitchell published 3 August 15
Ed’s Shed: An Introduction to Nut Repair By Ed Mitchell published 10 September 12 A badly cut or setup top nut can cause poor tuning stability and playability, string buzz and annoying zinging sounds. So I’m going to hone in on the subject of top nuts, big time.
