Taylor Builder's Edition 717E Grand Pacific review By David Mead published 10 April 19 £3,539 $3,199 Suitably vintage
Taylor Builder's Edition 517E Grand Pacific review By David Mead published 7 April 19 £3,359 $2,999 A class above
Barrie Cadogan: “I’m trying to show Danny Kirwan a bit of love, really, because he’s been grossly overlooked” By David Mead published 15 March 19 The Little Barrie frontman on the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, his touring rig and losing drummer Virgil Howe
Oz Noy: “The main problem with teaching guitar today is YouTube. People try to take shortcuts” By David Mead published 1 March 19 The dedicated teacher and fusion maestro
The workshop: Manson Guitar Works By David Mead published 22 February 19 The British maker that can boast of builds for Matt Bellamy, John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl
One for the road - Dave Davies: “I think the guys who wrote This Is Spinal Tap must have been to a few Kinks concerts” By David Mead published 22 February 19 On first shows, live flops and just how long it takes to get to Exeter
The workshop: Laney Amplification By David Mead published 13 February 19 A guided tour of the British amp builder's Custom Shop
One for the road - Martin Barre: “Spinal Tap moment? We used to dress up in animal suits and have four-hour shows” By David Mead published 8 January 19 The ex-Tull man on live mishaps, infestations and the benefits of running
The Bootleg Beatles: “The Beatles could overdub as much as they like. We don’t have that luxury live on stage” By David Mead published 2 January 19 The Fab Four tribute act on learning left-handed, tackling tones and the White Album
Kirk Fletcher: "Seeing Robben Ford was the thing to make me go, 'Okay, I wanna play for real…'" By David Mead published 10 December 18 One of blues guitar's hottest players on his journey so far
One for the road - Rich Robinson: “I think there’s enough pandering in the world... We’re ‘entertained to’ enough” By David Mead published 26 November 18 The former Black Crowe on playing live and tour stories
One for the road - Steve Hackett: "Songs only become classic with the passing of time" By David Mead published 16 November 18 Stage falls, live rigs and bad plane rides
One for the road - Chris Spedding: “Spinal Tap moments? I’ve appeared in a Womble suit… that probably covers that one” By David Mead published 29 October 18 First gigs, stage rigs and nightmare journeys
Kris Barras: “I think I was always looking for more with guitar and I wanted something that really taxed me” By David Mead published 13 September 18 The UK bluesman on Dirty And Divine and joining Supersonic Blues Machine
10 questions for Steven Van Zandt: "Acoustic around the campfire? That’s just never going to happen…" By David Mead published 13 September 18 Quick fire questions with the E-Street man
One for the road: The Cars' Elliot Easton - "The registration desk had bulletproof glass in front of it" By David Mead published 10 September 18 Nightmare nights, stage-worn gear and the greatness of Bill Graham
10 questions for Greg Koch: “Think of improvising in terms of building a conversation rather than just talking” By David Mead published 7 September 18 First guitars, playing advice and live rituals
One for the road - Gus G: “My whole career has been full of Spinal Tap moments!” By David Mead published 16 August 18 The Greek guitar god on live nightmares with Ozzy and why front-of-house engineers hate him
Ariel Posen: “People started to take notice once we finally started just playing like ourselves” By David Mead published 4 July 18 Slide, solo material and playing sideman to Bros Landreth
On the road - The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward: "Take the volume of the amps right down and start low. Starting loud in a soundcheck is a disaster" By David Mead published 25 June 18 Tour stories, tips and live tone
One for the road: Nils Lofgren By David Mead published 22 June 18 Tour stories, stage rigs and live tips from the E Street man
Josh Smith: “I was definitely a Tele guy in denial, my whole life” By David Mead published 22 June 18 We talk to the man with a black Chapin T-Bird, scorching tone and astounding technique
One for the road - Tommy Emmanuel: "If you’re ready to go, don’t waste any time - get out there and start playing" By David Mead published 18 April 18 Spinal Tap moments, tour riders and performance tips from the acoustic guitar hero
Steve Howe: “Guitars always give me a feeling of complete freedom” By David Mead published 15 March 18 The Yes legend on his journey as a guitarist and writer
Walter Trout: “I just started calling people. It seemed like a good idea, y’know?” By David Mead published 2 March 18 The bluesman discusses his collaboration with 14 guitar stars, including Eric Gales, Warren Haynes and Joe Bonamassa