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Hannah Wicklund on how a blues lawyer got her playing boutique guitars aged 9 – and the weapon she picked to take on Deep Purple and Yes
South Carolina’s rising blues-rocker on her expensive tastes, the “turn-off” of gold hardware, and why she is ready to bring out her flame-painted T-type again (despite the jibes)
The inimitable Robyn Hitchcock on the enigma of songwriting
The psych-folk pioneer tells us about the “sprawling mess” of his songwriting, the hell of forgotten tunings, and the Telecaster that almost broke his back
Graham Coxon on his unearthed solo adventures, the challenge of writing for Blur and Damon Albarn’s guitar skills
The Blur guitarist takes us down to Castle Park – his lost solo album that was made 15 years ago but is just seeing the light of day
Inside the making of the ThorpyFX Kudu – the pedal that makes everything... better?
Adrian Thorpe designed the Kudu to be a different type of overdrive, a flatter of amps with switchable clipping and a name from the safari
How Blind Guitars is redefining the traditional blues acoustic guitar
The B-24L has a price tag to send anyone down to the crossroads in search of a deal – but it delivers a sumptuous playing experience
Steve Louw on making his folk-country rock mashup – with a little help from Joe Bonamassa once again
Traces of the Flood is produced by Kevin Shirley, features Louw making the most of a third guitarist, and channeling his Dylan influences for one of the most breathtaking records of 2026
Eric Johnson on what you need to look for to find the perfect guitar
This is what Johnson looks for when he’s searching for a new guitar
The Smiths held their label to ransom until Johnny Marr got this guitar
Marr will be auctioning off his four-decade guitar collection next month, including a Gibson ES-355 that played a pivotal role in The Smiths’ repertoire
Chris Buck and Mirador guitarist Chris Turpin to showcase some of the world's most historic guitars at exclusive London event
Famous ’Bursts and T-Bone Walker’s 1949 ES-5N – the guitar that gave birth to electric blues – are among the legendary instruments set to feature
The enduring allure of the O.G. Stratocaster – and how drastically different two first-year Strats can be
We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54
How rhythm and lead techniques can combine for the ultimate blues solo – especially in a trio
This lesson presents an improvised blues solo as a launchpad for your own improv
Up close with the Les Paul Custom that both Paul Kossoff and Eric Clapton owned
Dubbed the ‘Fretless Wonder’, the Les Paul Custom waltzed onto the scene in 1954. This particular mid-’50s model found its way into the hands of two guitar heroes
From Chet Atkins to the Acoustasonic – the surprising history of hybrid acoustic-electric guitars
Sonic expansion or evolutionary dead-end? The acoustic-electric has undergone a radical reinvention over the years
“It was like seeing an instrument from outer space": The story of Eric Clapton's Cream guitars
Beyond the tales of Clapton’s lost ’Bursts, the guitarist reached for a variety of instruments during his tenure in Cream, from the iconic ‘Fool’ SG to a mid-’60s ES-335
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on his greatest gear bargains – and why Billy Gibbons now owns his two of them
The Wilco guitarist discusses his best gear finds and why he has his mom to thank for some of them
The life and times of game-changing guitar journalist Dave Burrluck
As Guitarist’s inimitable reviews editor, Dave's expertise and generosity will be greatly missed by the guitar community worldwide
The life and times of the late guitar expert Steve Clarke
A scrupulously accurate expert and author on historic instruments who authenticated some of the most iconic guitars in the world
How to install LR Baggs’ HiFi Duet acoustic pickup – and yes, we’re gonna drill a hole in Chris Buck’s guitar
Chris Buck bought a new acoustic for tour, but he needed a pickup installed. Enter Huw Price and his drill
