Latest articles by Neville Marten
Another sharp-looking model from the Eastman stable, hailing from across the North Sea in Holland and built from super-lightweight Oregon pine
A guitar built in Ukraine that nods to the familiar yet brims with ideas to set it apart from the mundane
The Squeeze frontman, songwriter, and guitarist shares the story behind Trixies, a new album that unearths demos from decades ago, and brings them gloriously back to life
Yamaha’s Pacifica range has been a stalwart of the company’s electric guitar lineup since 1990. These new SC models could well represent the pinnacle of that journey
The Squeeze frontman used the prized Strat during the band’s early days – and he’s been missing it ever since
This Collector’s Edition replica of Ronson’s Bowie-era ’68 Les Paul Custom transports you spiritually – and tonally – to the glory days of the Spiders from Mars (Hull) – but it does not come cheap
The history of Eric Clapton’s guitars during Cream’s brief but influential existence – from Fresh Cream to Goodbye – reveals an intriguing mix of instruments but also offers up a mystery or two
A brace of familiar Gibson acoustic designs bearing the Epiphone brand name and a price tag of around one tenth of an original
Co-founder of the Yardbirds, Chris Dreja – who supported Clapton, Beck and Page on rhythm or bass guitar, then went on to become a photographer – has died, aged 79
Platinum Award-winners, forward-thinkers and new classics from our favourite guitars, amps, effects, plugins, bass gear and more
These guitars have outlines that you'll recognise, but their meagre price points surely belie the set of specs and level of build quality? Let’s find out
Loved by the Animals, the Stones, and most famously John Lennon, what was it about this Framus 12-string that made it a staple of ’60s rock tone?
Vintage ‘breathy’ tone, L.R. Baggs’ top-class Anthem electronics, this upgraded Standard Series acoustic electric is mind-blowing
Neville Marten recalls interviews with one of his musical idols, the singer-songwriter supreme and total legend, the great JT himself
A brand-new model from Martin’s long-running Road Series that won’t bust the budget but might just break the tone barrier
Ted McCarty’s finest creation gets the Epiphone ‘Inspired By’ treatment. Featuring Gibson USA Custombuckers, real rosewood fingerboard and top-notch hardware, expectations are high
Neville Marten's first assignment for Guitarist was one for the ages, at a venue that is now sadly lost but for a time was the place for the biggest bands to rehearse
What happens when charmingly bonkers rockstar Justin Hawkins is given free rein to design his own guitar? Guess what? He comes up with something charmingly bonkers!
It was 1985, and Brian May was the most high-profile musician our own Neville Marten had yet interviewed. He had a fresh tape. He left in plenty of time. But it didn't quite go to plan... Luckily, the Queen guitarist was a good sport
The Queen guitarist's signature model is a super-rare example of a 12-string Gibson jumbo, replete with May's own aesthetic flourishes. But why is it strung like a Ricky? Here, May explains all
We have gone from “Journeyman” lightly aged to guitars that make Rory Gallagher's number one Strat look box-fresh. Is it time to rein relic'ing in?
As pop idol, hit-making solo artist, and with the most star-studded CV of any sideman, the affable Welshman offers up his latest release, The Invisible Bluesman, and reflects on his storied career
USA-made Gibson acoustics for under two grand, with solid timbers, nitro finish and an LR Baggs pickup. Too good to be true?
