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
The best guitar gear of 2011: guitars, amps, FX and more!
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
This year's essential guitar gear in pictures
VIDEO: Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel talks us through his live rig
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
See the Jackson Guitars competition winner meet his hero!
New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (December 2011)
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Killer new products from Fender, MXR, Ampeg, Gretsch, Blackstar and more!
Queen to launch official tribute band
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Space-time continuum tears, pop eats itself
Metallica and Lou Reed post first Lulu audio clip
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Hear a snippet of forthcoming single The View here!
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Slash on his new signature wah pedal and second solo album
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Guitar star on camera at GuitarGuitar in Epsom
Boss launches BC-2 Combo Drive pedal
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
AC30-inspired sounds from a stompbox
Boss unveils RC-300 Loop Station
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
New flagship multitrack looper offers massive recording time, FX and more
VIDEO: See Leslie West and Joe Bonamassa trade guitar licks
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Exclusive footage from Unusual Suspects recording sessions
Dream Theater stream A Dramatic Turn Of Events in full
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Listen to the new album here... now!
New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (September 2011)
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Electric and acoustic guitars, amps and effects
Lou Reed and Metallica's Lulu cover art revealed
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
See the album artwork here
Gibson SG '70s Tribute
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
A satin finished '70s self-tuner
Gibson 2013 Les Paul Studio
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Leading an affordable boatload of new versions of the guitars that originally carried Les Paul's name: the 2013 Les Paul Studio
Gibson SG '60s Tribute
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
The '60s run of the second most iconic Gibson model is reborn in the striking SG '60s Tribute
Gibson Les Paul '50s Tribute
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
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...
Music Man Armada
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Music Man's first ever through-neck guitar lands on UK shores... but will it invade our affections?
Gretsch G6137TCB Panther Center-Block
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
The bridge between hollowbody luxury and workhorse stability?
Gretsch G6139T-CBDC Falcon Center-Block Double Cutaway
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Has Gretsch nailed the playability vs idiosyncrasy balance?
Gretsch G6139CB Falcon Center-Block Single Cutaway
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
A Gretsch with classic looks and modern performance enhancements
Squier Vintage Modified Cabronita Telecaster w/ Bigsby
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
The Cabronita may have first appeared as a four-figure 'dream machine', but the Squier standard models are much more affordable
NAMM 2014: Gretsch Custom Shop celebrates 10th anniversary with new models
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Glorious Custom Shop machines in pictures
NAMM 2014: Blackstar Amplification expands ID series with new ID:Core models
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
We've played them! Find out more here...
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