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

Small, perfectly formed, killer sounds
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Marshall 50th Anniversary amps demoed

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

One-watt JTM1, JMP1 and JCM1 valve heads compared

Guitar Amps
Two channels of crushing gain
NAMM 2012 VIDEO: Blackstar HT-Metal pedal demo

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Hear the dual-channel high gain pedal in action

Guitar Pedals
Bob Dylan: not a rubbish lyricist
BLOG: It's only words...

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Following on from the recent MusicRadar tutorial that included 24 valuable lyric-writing tips, here are a few more thoughts on the subject...

Artists
This is no ordinary Stratocaster!
Fender Big Block Stratocaster

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

A cool new variation on a classic Strat theme.

Electric Guitars
The Genz Benz in all its glory.
Genz-Benz Black Pearl 30-112

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Genz-Benz's new amp range gets a thorough workout.

Guitar Amps
This Tele can also sound like a Strat!
Fender Big Block Telecaster

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

A new Fender that draws on features from various periods in the company's history.

Electric Guitars
It's very small and underwhelming, but it appears to be genuine given the source.
Chinese Democracy album artwork revealed

By Chris Vinnicombe, Tom Porter Last updated

The first look at the new GN'R album cover

Singles And Albums
Hey Pat, that's the cold shoulder from Brian right there...
Weezer not recording new LP

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Brian Bell: "Someone jumped the gun"

Singles And Albums
We'd say this is pretty cool
Jimmy Eat World's Jim Adkins gets signature Fender

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

JA-90 Thinline Telecaster launched

Guitars
Mr 335 to get blue in London
Larry Carlton to star at London masterclass

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Guitar Institute hosts blues-focused evening

Guitarists
Radiohead, because we didn't want to publish a picture of fellow FAC members Wet Wet Wet.
Rock stars launch union

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

The FAC: good business sense or money-grabbing millionaires?

Artists
No, you can't see through it, but it's still pretty damn cool
FIRST LOOK: Ampeg AMG100

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Hear the wood-bodied version of the Dan Armstrong Plexi in action

Guitar Amps
Slash shows off one of his new Gibson signature models
Slash: The MusicRadar interview

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Slash on Les Pauls, VR and going solo

Artists
Fans have been uploading their own takes on old Metallica artwork
Death Magnetic remix campaign hits Facebook

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Metallica fans continue online protest

Artists
The Modern Eagle II features new pickups with a significant nod to the past
PRS launches new guitars and amp range

By Mick Taylor, Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Exclusive pictures from Experience PRS 2008

Electric Guitars
Metallica: checking out how Death Magnetic sounds on a car stereo?
Metallica's manager: "98% of listeners overwhelmingly positive"

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Cliff Burnstein dismisses Death Magnetic clipping complaints

Bands
We're, ahem, so tired of waiting for The Kinks to reform
Ray Davies to reform The Kinks?

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

"There's a desire to do it"

Bands
Ryan Adams would make a rubbish chameleon
Ryan Adams says Dig Out Your Soul is like Kid A

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Oasis "have entered some strange uncanny spiritual crazy door…"

Artists
The controversy rumbles on, and still no official statement from the band
Mystery producer remixes Death Magnetic

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

"Name" metal producer circulates Guitar Hero remix

Singles And Albums
Weezer: the moustache years
Weezer begin work on new LP

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Album seven sessions planned for November

Singles And Albums
Noel on booze: "I can drink all fucking day and night and it doesn't put a dent in me."
Noel Gallagher solo album on its way?

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

"Loads of new songs…they're all brilliant"

Singles And Albums
Party at Billy's, everyone's invited...
Smashing Pumpkins release double DVD

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

If It All Goes Wrong includes concert and documentary footage

Bands
We bought our copy last Thursday, a day before the original 12 September worldwide release date
Metallica's camp say "the band are happy" with Death Magnetic

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Yet fans' online protests continue

Bands
Tickets for the Death Magnetic launch party proved to be £5 well spent!
Live review: Metallica at the O2 Arena, 15/09/08

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

"This band have still got balls"

Gigs & Festivals
Grohl and co. think about their holidays...
Foo Fighters to take "a long break"

By Chris Vinnicombe Last updated

Dave Grohl discusses hiatus in radio interview

Singles And Albums
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