Articles by: Ed Mitchell

Epiphone vs Gibson: what's the difference?

By Ed Mitchell, Daryl Robertson last updated 14 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...

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Types of guitar: everything you need to know

By Ed Mitchell last updated 14 July 22

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 last updated 4 August 21

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 last updated 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 last updated 1 September 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 last updated 4 August 21

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 last updated 21 August 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 an electric guitar's truss rod

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

The Correct Way to Use Glue on Your Guitar

By Ed Mitchell published 27 June 16

Some Crazy Stories from My Repair-Shop Days

By Ed Mitchell published 27 June 16

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

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.