6 ways to improve the performance of your pedalboard By Chris Schwarten Want to get the best from your pedals? Here are 6 pedalboard hacks every guitarist should try
The history and mythology behind Fender's rare Blackguard Telecasters By Rod Brakes Historic Hardware: Tele expert Richard diZerega walks us through the Blackguard era of Esquires, Broadcasters, Nocasters and Telecasters
Mike Landau: "Some people drive fancy cars - I went with a cheap Ford and bought a Dumble instead" By David Mead Bought and Sold: He’s played with artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Miles Davis and Pink Floyd - but Mike Landau still mourns the ’61 Strat that got away...
Billy F Gibbons discusses his extensive collection of hot rod-inspired guitars By Jamie Dickson We joined the ZZ Top man for a personal tour of his garage, which naturally includes a few classic cars...
The rise, fall and rediscovery of the Fender Jaguar By Rod Brakes From clean-cut surf to punk, the Jag is an offset with a lot of history. Guitar historian Martin Kelly unpacks its story
Khruangbin discuss their musical process, uniting styles and cultures, and their favorite guitarists from around the world By Jamie Dickson The Texas three-piece return with an album replete with impeccable funk and richly embroidered guitar sounds from around the globe
7 of the best desktop guitar amps you can buy today By Nick Guppy The desktop guitar amp market is getting crowded and these from Yamaha, Blackstar, Fender and more might just be the finest money can buy
The 8 best classical guitars 2021: 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 2021: 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 2021: 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
