The 10 best pedalboard power supplies 2020: overhaul your pedals with our recommended power supplies By Michael Astley-Brown Power up your guitar effects with our pick of the best pedalboard power supplies on the market today
The 8 best classical guitars 2020: nylon-string guitars for every budget By Chris Corfield From flamenco and hybrid, to acoustic-electric models and beyond, these are the best classical guitars around right now
Classic gear: Gibson ES-225 By Rod Brakes The story behind the thinline hollowbodies that helped revolutionize Gibson design
Lukas Nelson: "I always think about finding the space and playing just what needs to be played" By Matt Parker The country-rocker and Neil Young collaborator goes deep on his new Gibson signature model, pedalboard minimalism and how meditation helps him play great solos
What makes a great metal guitar? By Jonathan Horsley High-output humbuckers, a speedy neck and a headstock that wouldn’t make it past airport security? Here’s what to look for in a metal guitar
John Smith: “As soon as you take your bottom E string down to a D, you’ve got a different instrument” By David Mead One of the UK’s fastest-rising singer-songwriters on the magic of alternate tunings, his tonesome acoustic pedalboard, and not letting lockdown stop the music
Everything you need to know about Gibson Reverse Firebirds By Rod Brakes With eight designs, four models and two body shapes, Gibson’s Firebirds were anything but one and the same...
4 signs your guitar strings need replacing By Amit Sharma ...plus 5 ways to extend the life of your strings, and why boiling them should only be a last resort
Classic gear: Epiphone Riviera By Rod Brakes The history of Epiphone’s mini-’bucker-loaded thinline, which was the answer to Gibson’s PAF-toting ES-335
Phil X: "Livin’ on a Prayer is one of best rock songs ever. I still get goosebumps after playing it hundreds of times!" By James Wood The Bon Jovi man discusses touring with one of the world's biggest rock bands, his recent Gibson endorsement and The Drills' new single, Right on the Money
Adrian Vandenberg: "At 16 you think if you’ve got a good guitar and a good amp, you’re going to sound like Jimi Hendrix!” By David Mead Bought & Sold: The ex-Whitesnake guitarist displays a fondness for Gibson Les Pauls and regret at selling an original Marshall Plexi...
10 best guitar audio interfaces 2020: an essential tool for recording your guitar at home By Chris Schwarten These are the best audio interfaces for taking your guitar recordings to the next level, regardless of your budget or experience
Steve Howe: "You can’t search for your own sound. You’ve already got it - it’s there" By Rod Brakes The prog icon discusses his diverse career, love of vintage guitars and why Yes sought to decommercialize their music
Best bass amps 2020: 10 high-quality low-end amplification options for bassists By Jonathan Horsley Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more
Why The Byrds' Roger McGuinn is one of rock's greatest guitar heroes By Alan di Perna In general, Roger McGuinn has gotten more love from the rock critic fraternity than from the guitar community. Maybe it’s time to turn that perception around
Classic gear: Maxon Overdrive and Ibanez Tube Screamer By Rod Brakes That Pedal Show co-host Mick Taylor, Analog Man’s Mike Piera, and Tube Screamer circuit designer Susumu Tamura on one of the world's most popular and influential overdrive pedals
9 best patch cables 2020: tidy up your ‘board with the best patch leads By Alex Lynham Need to organize a messy pedalboard? Patch cables are a simple and creative cable solution for your guitar pedals
11 best guitar straps 2020: secure your guitar and boost playing comfort, whatever your budget By Chris Corfield The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, featuring straps from Fender, Levy's and Gibson
What you need to know about Fender finishes By Rod Brakes From the blonde to Candy Apple Red Metallic, the history of vintage Fender finishes
Best 8-string guitars 2020: embrace the low-end with our djent-friendly electric guitars for all budgets By Jonathan Horsley The 8-string guitar opens up a world of musical possibilities – these are the best from Schecter, Ibanez, Jackson and more
