Latest articles by Jamie Dickson
Two-Rock Amplification: the tonal approach and philosophy behind the company's sought-after sound
The California amp builder has built a huge following of tone-conscious pros – co-owner Eli Lester delves into his love of high headroom and designing the Classic Reverb Signature
Ariel Posen: “When it’s my record, I want to play and feel like I do when I’m playing live – that’s really important to me”
Slidemeister, tone guru, master songwriter and all-round dude Ariel Posen offers us the lowdown on his newly released album, Headway
Yusuf/Cat Stevens: “Even today, I’m shy of playing in front of someone like Paul Simon because I never learned anything properly“
The legendary singer-songwriter looks back on a career that all started with a cheapo Eko and a cover of The Kinks...
Nile Rodgers: “To me, the less information I throw at you at once, the funkier something sounds“
The Hitmaker himself talks about his love of jazz, the possibilities of the Acoustasonic and the importance of the notes he doesn't play
Ariel Posen shares his compact, tone-rich rig in this pedalboard playthrough
The stellar Canadian guitarist runs through the pedalboard he uses for touring and recording
5 things to check when buying a vintage guitar
Matt Gleeson of setup and maintenance wizards Monty’s Guitars on what to look for in an older guitar before buying
Competition: Are You The UK's Best Amateur Guitar Builder?
Guitarist magazine and top lutherie parts supplier StewMac join forces to launch competition to find UK's top home guitar maker
25 years of the Z.Vex Fuzz Factory: how the iconic fuzz pedal was conceived during a single, feverish night in the '90s
Maverick effects maker Zachary Vex recalls how tragedy led to triumph in the creation of his most famous pedal
What makes a great-sounding acoustic guitar?
Some of the world's finest acoustic builders discuss what goes into making a guitar sing
Want to squeeze a little more tone from your guitar? Try new wiring
Tone expert Matt Gleeson of Monty’s Guitars explains why a new wiring loom can turn a good guitar into a great one
What makes a good pickup?
Revered boutique pickup maker Jason Lollar on what to look for when you are upgrading pickups – and what 'low-wind' humbuckers actually do for your tone
Paul Kossoff's 'Stripped Top' 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard up close and personal
Steve Clarke walks us through the features of the guitar used to wax All Right Now
Larkin Poe: “Be tenacious. If you really want to learn how to write good songs, you gotta do it and do it again“
Megan and Rebecca Lovell on the roots scene, the importance of writing bad songs and rock ’n’ roll’s post-pandemic fightback
How Barefaced Audio revolutionized the guitar cab
A British company is producing huge sounds from small, featherweight guitar cabs – thanks to the appliance of science
The story of Paul Kossoff's 'Stripped Top' 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
The life and times of the guitar used to cut Free's legendary All Right Now
Billy F Gibbons discusses his extensive collection of hot rod-inspired guitars
We joined the ZZ Top man for a personal tour of his garage, which naturally includes a few classic cars...
How to set up a Strat: 4 essential tips
Setup maestro Matt Gleeson of Monty’s Guitars tells us how he sets up Leo’s masterpiece
Khruangbin discuss their musical process, uniting styles and cultures, and their favorite guitarists from around the world
The Texas three-piece return with an album replete with impeccable funk and richly embroidered guitar sounds from around the globe
How to set up a Les Paul: 7 essential tips
Master luthier Jim DeCola tells us how to set a Gibson Les Paul up to perfection
Behind the scenes at Gretsch's awe-inspiring Custom Shop
Master Builder Stephen Stern gives us the lowdown on what it takes to build the legendary company's high-end guitars
The secrets behind Tony Iommi's classic Black Sabbath guitar tone
How a Laney amp and treble booster contributed to the riff-master's iconic tone....
Jonathon Long: "I love Teles because they're virtually indestructible - if a boat broke down I'd use mine as a paddle!"
We join the slick but soulful guitarist from Baton Rouge to talk his electrifying fusion of jazz, blues and country
Cesar Gueikian reveals the inside story behind Gibson's exhaustive Tony Iommi 'Monkey' SG replica
Gibson's chief merchant officer on Black Sabbath's heavy metal icon and the guitar that got him playing in the first place
