Martin X Series DX1E-04 review By Rob Laing published 15 May 20 What does Martin’s entry-level laminate-made dreadnought add up to?
Fender Smolder Acoustic Overdrive review By Rob Laing published 30 April 20 The Big F’s ever-growing effects family births its first acoustic stompbox
Brian Fallon: “I think it’s pretty creative that I’ve written 95 songs with similar chords - I think I’m doing all right!” By Rob Laing published 29 April 20 Upon the release of his third solo album, Local Honey, Fallon tells us how an open heart and mind improved him as a player
Fender Lead III review By Rob Laing published 23 April 20 Does this rebirth of the unsung late-'70s electric give it the second chance it deserves?
BluGuitar Amp1 Iridium Edition review By Rob Laing published 3 March 20 Thomas Blug's metal-friendly Amp1 update is here, but how good can one 100-watt four-channel amp at your feet be?
Killswitch Engage's Joel Stroetzel: me and my guitar By Rob Laing published 27 February 20 The metalcore man’s signature with Japanese builder Caparison is much more bespoke than you might imagine
Mark Tremonti's 10 greatest guitar moments By Rob Laing published 2 December 19 Over 20 years, three bands, 14 albums and one man: we pick through the Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist's highlights