Articles by: Peter Hodgson

Nick Johnston: "I didn’t have a lot of money growing up - you learn to make gear sound good with what you have"

By Peter Hodgson

The instrumental master sheds light on his signature Schecter, songwriting and majestic new album, Wide Eyes in the Dark

How playing guitar in front of a mirror can improve your technique (yes, really!)

By Peter Hodgson

Believe it: a mirror can help you to hone your playing abilities

These are the 10 guitarists you need to hear in 2020

By Peter Hodgson

On the lookout for jaw-dropping new talent? Here are 10 fresh guitarists to keep an ear out for in the coming year

Carl Martin Purple Moon Vintage Fuzz n' Vibe pedal review

By Peter Hodgson

In a dose of irony worthy of Alanis Morrissette, Carl Martin has upgraded one of their vintage-inspired classics with a 2019 edition

Shootout: Acoustics Around A Thousand Bucks

By Peter Hodgson

These are the best acoustics available in Australia at this price range.

Vox VX15 GT review

By Peter Hodgson

The latest modelling amplifier from Vox doesn't try to cram dozens of models into a little box. Instead, it focuses on getting a more modest number of amps exactly right

Fender Rumble LT25 review

By Peter Hodgson

Fender's newest little bass amp is crammed full of sounds designed to inspire you to create new genres and playing styles

Kiesel V7 Vader review

By Peter Hodgson

Ever wanted your own custom guitar but didn’t know how to go about it? Kiesel makes it easy

Fender Mustang GT firmware update 2.0.21 review

By Peter Hodgson

Fender pushes out a new update to its Mustang GT line of amplifiers, featuring some much-requested new amp models

Fender Player Stratocaster review

By Peter Hodgson

Fender raises the bar for its entry-level Stratocaster, with (unsurprisingly) strong results

Dan Brown of the Amity Affliction performs on stage at the Download Festival on 11th March 2019, in Melbourne Australia

The Amity Affliction's Dan Brown: why I made the switch to Fender

By Peter Hodgson

There’s something different about Dan Brown’s guitar tones on the Aussie metalcore heavyweights' new album - he tells us about his latest gear shift

Synesthesia and the Musical Mind

By Peter Hodgson

If you don't happen to have synesthesia, that doesn't mean you can't use its general concept as a compositional tool.

Seven Kick-Ass Seven-String Guitar Songs

By Peter Hodgson

Blackberry Smoke Push Their Southern Sounds to the Edge of Classic Seventies Metal

By Peter Hodgson

Blackberry Smoke The Georgia Southern rock outfit’s fifth album reads as an unspoken tribute to those who came before, from musical heroes to family to classic vintage guitars.