10 best pedal amps 2021: including the top amp simulator pedals By Chris Schwarten As the best pedal amps prove, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Here we round-up top-rated pedal amps from Hughes & Kettner, Seymour Duncan and others
Charvel Henrik Danhage Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 and EVH Limited Edition Wolfgang Special Sassafras review By Dave Burrluck Two recent releases from Charvel and EVH brands remind us of the legacy and guitar design skills of Eddie Van Halen
Yusuf/Cat Stevens: “Even today, I’m shy of playing in front of someone like Paul Simon because I never learned anything properly“ By Jamie Dickson The legendary singer-songwriter looks back on a career that all started with a cheapo Eko and a cover of The Kinks...
Tony Iommi names the best (and worst) Black Sabbath albums By Jeff Kitts The heart and soul of Black Sabbath offers his own thoughts on the highs and lows of the band's vast discography
The 8 best guitar amp headphones 2021: practice in peace By Amit Sharma From studio cans to noise cancelling headphones - and even headphones that ARE the amp - these are the best headphones for guitarists, from Boss, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and others
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2021: stay in tune with 10 of the best available today By Jonathan Horsley The best clip-on guitar tuners offer a convenient, easy and affordable tuning solution. Here’s our recommendations for acoustic, electric and bass guitar
The best guitar capos 2021: 10 top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Bird A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our top picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
The 10 best pedalboard power supplies 2021: boost your 'board with our recommended pedal power supplies By Michael Astley-Brown Get your effects sounding their best with our pick of the best pedalboard power supplies available today
On the trail of the real Robert Johnson By David Mead Mythologized more than any other figure in modern music, A new book hopes to set the record straight about Johnson's life
Why comparing yourself to other guitarists is bad news for your playing, creativity and mental health By Michael Astley-Brown Social media can dent your confidence on the instrument – here’s how you can take action
The history of Gibson’s L-1 and L-00 acoustics, contemporaries of the legendary Robert Johnson By David Mead Acoustic guitars don't get much cooler than mid-1920s Gibson flat-tops
12 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2021: top do-it-all guitar effects units By Alex Lynham, Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, Neural DSP and Fractal Audio
Chrissie Hynde: “I don’t think of myself as a songwriter or a guitar player. If I have to write on a form what I do I never quite know what to say!” By Jonathan Horsley The Pretenders leader talks songwriting with an unplugged electric guitar, the evolution of punk and her stunning new Fender signature Telecaster
The 25 greatest classic rock guitar tones of all time By Jonathan Horsley The electrifying tones from EVH, Hendrix, Gibbons, Page that lit up rock’s second evolutionary leap
The best baritone guitars in 2021, including top options for metal and a great baritone acoustic guitar By Jonathan Horsley Drop it with the best baritone guitars from PRS, Gretsch, Squier, ESP, and Hagström and the gang
8 best microphones for recording guitar 2021: top mics for recording acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Corfield Our pick of the best microphones for recording guitar, both acoustic and electric, with top-rated guitar mics from the likes of Shure, AKG and Sennheiser
Nile Rodgers: “To me, the less information I throw at you at once, the funkier something sounds“ By Jamie Dickson The Hitmaker himself talks about his love of jazz, the possibilities of the Acoustasonic and the importance of the notes he doesn't play
Carmen Vandenberg: “I want to be the kind of guitarist who can do a show with nothing – just an amp and a guitar. But I'm a geek, and I love pedals!” By Jonathan Horsley One half of UK rock outfit Bones UK talks skateboarding accidents, her love of effects, and her brand-new signature Blackstar combo
Steven Wilson: “I wanted to make an album that was more reflective of the electronic world we live in – the guitar is there, but it’s used in a different way” By Amit Sharma The trailblazing prog man talks the future of guitar music, the rise of electronica and how Elton John came to appear on his latest album, The Future Bites
Thurston Moore: “Writing music is about stepping away from the ego and creating something that's selfless” By Matt Frost The left-field guitar pioneer opens up on his stunning 2020 album By The Fire, the creative impact of lockdown, and experimenting with Sonic Youth and beyond
