Latest articles by Chris Vinnicombe
The legendary Kinks guitarist recalls the formative musical experiences he shared with his brother Ray in late 1950s London
We test the impact of this bombshell from Fender's retro rocket surgeons
The US giant's opinion-divider returns - will it finally find success in its modern form?
The Coronado might not have broken sales records or captured a slice of the ES-335 market the first time around, but it's a vintage favourite nonetheless
An new suped-up take on the old favourite from Fender
Fender updates its Vintage Hot Rod range with new-old blends for the serious amateur or working pro
Glorious Custom Shop machines in pictures
Transistor bliss or solid-state illogical? Borehamwood's finest valve amp maker has something new for thrifty guitarists, and there's nary a vacuum tube in sight...
Transistor bliss or solid-state illogical? Borehamwood's finest valve amp maker has something new for thrifty guitarists, and there's nary a vacuum tube in sight...
Alfred Dronge's Guild Guitar Company planted a significant marker in the musical landscape of the 1960s. Can this new-old electric restore its reputation?
How do the New Jersey company's first production electrics in a decade fare today?
The bridge between hollowbody luxury and workhorse stability?
Has Gretsch nailed the playability vs idiosyncrasy balance?
A Gretsch with classic looks and modern performance enhancements
Music Man's first ever through-neck guitar lands on UK shores... but will it invade our affections?
Leading an affordable boatload of new versions of the guitars that originally carried Les Paul's name: the 2013 Les Paul Studio
The '60s run of the second most iconic Gibson model is reborn in the striking SG '60s Tribute
A self-tuning guitars that you will actually want to buy? We say yes, with a completely straight face. Read on to find out why...
A stripped-down street brawler of a Les Paul with Hollywood sounds on a Holyhead budget
Unlike Gibson's other iconic 'shape' guitars, the Firebird doesn't holler 'hard rock' from the rooftops
Small amps might be all the rage, but sometimes size still matters. Here's a beast from Borehamwood that's packing heat...
