David Mead

Articles by: David Mead

Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton

"There were guitar players weeping, they had to mop the floor up. He was piling it on, solo after solo" – how Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton changed guitar forever

By Julian Piper, Jamie Dickson, David Mead published

Best of 2021: "When Jimi played with Cream... he walked offstage with this smirk; he knew exactly what he was doing" – we look back at the seismic effect both Clapton and Hendrix had on the British guitar scene in the '60s

Kirk Hammett

"Jimi Hendrix has played that guitar, Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck, George Harrison… I mean, the list goes on and on" – Kirk Hammett on owning Peter Green's legendary 'Greeny' 1959 Gibson Les Paul

By David Mead published

On Hammett's birthday, we look back on the ultimate present he gifted himself

Classic interview: Gary Moore talks Blues For Greeny, Jack Bruce, Albert Collins and never playing with Clapton

By David Mead published

In 1995 Guitarist magazine met Moore as he prepared to release his album of Peter Green songs

Learn 8 progressive contemporary blues licks with this Josh Smith guitar masterclass

By David Mead published

Blend your blues with contemporary influences

Watch: Kenny Wayne Shepherd blues guitar masterclass

By Adrian Clark, David Mead published

How to weave classic blues licks into original solos

Under the microscope: Eric Clapton's 'Blackie' Strat

By David Mead published

Electric Guitar Week: Eric Clapton and tech Lee Dickson on a legendary Strat

The workshop: Seth Baccus Guitars

By David Mead published

We head off to Cornwall to meet the man himself...

Samantha Fish: “Best tip for live sound? Turn the amp up!”

By David Mead published

The guitar-slinging diva muses on blues, blizzards and curling irons...

Furch MC Orange OMC-SR review

By David Mead published

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How will this Czech Republic beaut fare in today’s market?

Furch MC Blue GC-CM review

By David Mead published

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True colours

Molly Tuttle: “I think I became more and more obsessed and in love with playing”

By David Mead published

We talk to the talented acoustic guitarist and songwriter

Yamaha FGX3 review

By David Mead published

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Heading back in time

Yamaha FG5 review

By David Mead published

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Class of red

One for the road - Steve Vai: “The moment I got onto the stage and started playing, I discovered this is my natural state of being”

By David Mead published

On early shows, tonal wisdom and going big with Smalls

Chris Buck: “I thought, ‘Let’s immerse myself in some different sounds and see what it brings out of me.’ That was the making of me”

By David Mead published

We talk to the fast-rising, poll-winning UK player

Taylor 812CE DLX V-Class review

By David Mead published

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Genuine class

One for the road - Snowy White: “We hit the first chord and these big bangs went up and it knocked me over”

By David Mead published

Pyro nightmares, performance tips and terrible trips

Taylor 512CE 12-Fret V-Class review

By David Mead published

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Grand design

Ariel Posen: “I play hard, I dig in a lot. I like the fight”

By David Mead published

We talk gear, tunings and techniques with the Canadian guitarist

One for the road - Tal Wilkenfeld: “I really appreciate when musicians are experimental on stage and they leave their ego behind”

By David Mead published

The bassist on Jeff Beck, Spinal Tap and the hellish journey to a heavenly jam

Martin 000-14 Fret Mahogany Top review

By David Mead published

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A triple A triple 0

One for the road - Robin Trower: “I was playing with Jack Bruce and my amp caught fire. That was a bit Spinal Tap”

By David Mead published

Heavenly gigs and horror stories

Martin 000-14 Sitka Top review

By David Mead published

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Hook, line and sinker

One for the road - Midge Ure: “I had access to everything from The Carpenters to Led Zeppelin, and that was my musical apprenticeship”

By David Mead published

We talk first gigs, guitars and live advice with the Ultravox man

Eastman DT30 GACE review

By David Mead published

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Doubling up