Classic interview: Gary Moore talks Blues For Greeny, Jack Bruce, Albert Collins and never playing with Clapton By David Mead 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 Blend your blues with contemporary influences
Watch: Kenny Wayne Shepherd blues guitar masterclass By Adrian Clark, David Mead How to weave classic blues licks into original solos
Under the microscope: Eric Clapton's 'Blackie' Strat By David Mead Electric Guitar Week: Eric Clapton and tech Lee Dickson on a legendary Strat
Samantha Fish: “Best tip for live sound? Turn the amp up!” By David Mead The guitar-slinging diva muses on blues, blizzards and curling irons...
Furch MC Orange OMC-SR review By David Mead £2634 €2198 How will this Czech Republic beaut fare in today’s market?
Molly Tuttle: “I think I became more and more obsessed and in love with playing” By David Mead We talk to the talented acoustic guitarist and songwriter
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 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 We talk to the fast-rising, poll-winning UK player
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 Pyro nightmares, performance tips and terrible trips
Ariel Posen: “I play hard, I dig in a lot. I like the fight” By David Mead 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 The bassist on Jeff Beck, Spinal Tap and the hellish journey to a heavenly jam
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 Heavenly gigs and horror stories
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 We talk first gigs, guitars and live advice with the Ultravox man
