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

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Gretsch announces Crème De Marine Falcon and Bronze Burst Jim Dandy Flat Top

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Luxury electric and bargain basement acoustic revealed

Guitars
The restoration of Rich's beloved 1963 ES-335 led to a Gibson signature model

Rich Robinson talks solo album, Sandy and restoring his ES-335

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

The Black Crowe on saving his storm-damaged Gibson

Singles And Albums
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Kemper Profiler now features bass amp profiles

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Over 50 authentic bass amp tones onboard

Guitar Amps
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EVH announces 50-watt, 1x12 combo version of 5150III amp

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

"In line with Eddie Van Halen's legacy, this is a true game changer"

Guitar Amps
Gretsch's Korean-made Electromatics are getting ever nearer to feeling like 'the real thing'

Gretsch G5622T-CB Electromatic

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

With a spruce centre block, new pickups and anchored bridge, is this the best and most road-proof Electromatic yet?

Guitars
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VIDEO: Tommy Emmanuel performs Only Elliot and Travelling Clothes

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Stellar playing from Australian acoustic star

Acoustic Guitars
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Paul Stacey, Fender Classic Players and more new guitar demos in The Gear Show episode 5

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

More guitar goodness from the people behind Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques and MusicRadar

Guitars
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Fender launches Brown Derby and Top Hat round-neck resonators

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Affordable roots and blues machines

Guitars
The AR2619's body is a familiar combination of mahogany with a maple cap

Ibanez AR2619-AV Prestige

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Ibanez is known for its modern shred machines, but the company has its share of vintage-inspired designs, too

Electric Guitars
Aside from the rosewood neck, its feature set is identical to the American Standard Stratocaster

Fender Limited Edition American Standard Strat w/ Rosewood Neck

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Everything's coming up Rosewood

Electric Guitars
The sandblasted finish even raised eyebrows in the jazz-fusion corner of the office

Fender Ltd Ed Sandblasted Stratocaster w/ Ash Body

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Seeing Fender's Limited Edition Sandblasted Strat's ash body on the page doesn't fully prepare you for the heavily textured feel of the finish treatment in the flesh, as it were

Electric Guitars
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Slash's live rig, Gibson Collector's Choice & NAMM 2015 launches in The Gear Show episode 6

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

The latest helping of guitar goodness from the people behind Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques and MusicRadar

Guitars
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NAMM 2015 VIDEO: Fender Road Worn and Classic Series Lacquer '60s Jaguar and Jazzmaster demo

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Nitrocellulose finishes for Mexican offset designs

Electric Guitars
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NAMM 2015 VIDEO: Fender USA Sandblasted, Rosewood Neck Standard, Vintage '70s Hardtail & Deluxe HSS Shawbucker Strat demo

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Limited Edition and standard American production models on video

Electric Guitars
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Guitarist magazine issue 390: Inside David Gilmour's studio

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

PLUS! David Rhodes on playing with Kate Bush and interviews with Eric Johnson and Mike Stern

Guitarists
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NAMM 2015: JACK - the Wi-Fi guitar cable launches via Kickstarter

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Home recording without tangled wires

Guitars
Mesa has managed to pack a hugely impressive amount of functionality into a relatively compact enclosure

Mesa/Boogie Express Plus 5:25 combo

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Mesa's 'Swiss army knife' amp

Guitar Amps
Mesa/Boogie's Express Plus 5:50 is one of the most versatile valve combos you'll find

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

Guitar Amps
The spirit of the Flint harks back to a pre-fuzz box era when the only effects at guitarists' disposal were tremolo and spring reverb circuits

Strymon Flint tremolo and reverb

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

Two old-school effects come together

Guitar Pedals
See more of John Squire's custom tweed Mesa/Boogies on Westside's Facebook page

In pictures: The Stone Roses' Heaton Park Mesa/Boogie backline

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

See John Squire and Mani's amps!

Guitars
The sonic arsenal of the Farmer's Mill may cause traditionalists to run a mile.

Crushsound Farmer's Mill

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

A sound engineer's nightmare?

Guitar Pedals
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VIDEO: Download 2012 Festival Horror Stories

By Chris Vinnicombe, Matthew Parker last updated

NSFW interviews featuring Black Veil Brides, Skindred, Feed The Rhino and more!

Gigs & Festivals
Overwound vintage single-coils are a big part of Auerbach's sound

How to record guitars like Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

The secret? Let it bleed...

Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
The class of 2012 under scrutiny

2012 Gibson and Fender American Standards video demo

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

New USA Stratocaster, Les Paul Standard and Telecaster put through their paces

Ed Sheeran, coming to an issue of Total Guitar very soon!

Ed Sheeran on The A Team's Ivor Novello success

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated

"It's the perfect award"

Artists
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