Chris Vinnicombe
Chris Vinnicombe worked with us here on the MusicRadar team from the site's initial launch way back in 2007, and also contributed to Guitarist magazine as Features Editor until 2014, as well as Total Guitar magazine, amongst others. These days he can be found at Gibson Guitars, where he is editor-in-chief.
Latest articles by Chris Vinnicombe
Gibson's Firebird X 'revolution' delayed again
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Gibson "exploring additional functionality" following Musikmesse 2011
The 33 best modulation and filter pedals of all time
By Chris Vinnicombe, Guitarist last updated
Flangers, chorus stompboxes, tremolos, wah-wahs and more!
Musikmesse 2011: Gibson Melody Maker series in pictures
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Super-affordable USA Les Paul, SG, Explorer and Flying V models unveiled in Frankfurt
Musikmesse 2011: Marshall showcases new Class 5 head alongside updated combo
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Combo features low power mode
Blackstar ID:260TVP
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Valve sounds from a solid-state amp?
Mesa/Boogie Express Plus 5:25 combo
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Mesa's 'Swiss army knife' amp
Mesa/Boogie Express Plus 5:50 combo
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Need versatility? You'll find bags of it in Mesa/Boogie's upgraded 50 watt combo amp
Fender American Vintage '65 Jaguar
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Alongside new Strats and Teles, Leo's enfant terrible gets the vintage-correct treatment
Fender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Alongside new Strats and Teles, Leo's enfant terribles also get the vintage-correct treatment
Italia Fiorano Standard
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
A unique spin on a hollow body electric from Trev Wilkinson's Italia brand.
Italia Modulo Tipo 3
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Esoteric and fun, or just plain bonkers? Trev Wilkinson's latest Italia model seems to be purposefully designed to divide opinion
VIDEO: Queen's Brian May picks his favourite riffs
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Kinks, Black Sabbath, Beatles all feature
VIDEO: Slash picks his favourite riffs
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Plus riff-writing tips from the GN'R and VR star
Slash "wanted to get Jack White" on his solo album
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
The star tells all to MusicRadar
Fender Lee Ranaldo Jazzmaster
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
A nod to Sonic Youth's role in Jazzmaster's continued rise
Fender Thurston Moore Jazzmaster
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
A nod to Sonic Youth's role in Jazzmaster's continued rise
Them Crooked Vultures announce debut album release date
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Tracklisting, artwork revealed
Squier launches Biffy Clyro signature guitars
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
The band speak in our exclusive video interview
New John Peel compilation spans 5 decades
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Iconic DJ remembered on Kats Karavan
Gibson "not for sale"
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Chairman slams rumours of Peavey takeover
John 5 on his signature Squier Telecaster
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
See the video here!
Gibson removes Hendrix content from official website
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Controversial guitar launch gets weirder
Is this the high-end Gibson USA Hendrix guitar?
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
See pictures here!
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