Latest articles by Ed Mitchell
Fender Offset Series Duo-Sonic HS
The original mouse that roared, the Duo-Sonic is, a short-scale student model that has become highly prized for its excellent playability and tone.
Wylde Audio Viking V
This prickly customer has the same neck profile and flat 14-inch radius ebony 'board as the recently-reviewed Odin and Warhammer.
Wylde Audio Odin
Named after the one-eyed Norse god with an affinity for ravens, in case you were wondering, the Odin is a cool twist on Zakk's beloved Gibson Les Paul format.
Fender Deluxe Series Roadhouse Stratocaster
New for 2016, Fender has shown the spec sheets of its popular Mexican-built Deluxe Series Roadhouse Stratocaster model some love to create a reboot that comes seriously well appointed.
How Gretsch made the ultra-affordable Streamliner guitar line
Gretsch guitars have always been cool, but they've also soundtracked some of the greatest moments in music history
Guitar setup: how to restring a Bigsby vibrato
Six steps to Bigsby string-changing success
The story behind Fender's Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster signature guitar
Jimi Hendrix's relationship with the Fender Stratocaster produced some of the greatest tones in history. Now, meet the guitar that aims to get you closer to his sound than ever...
What to look for when buying a guitar
Really think about what you want. Impulse buys can haemorrhage money when you try to move them on. Here are some more tips…
How to buy a vintage guitar
Buying a vintage guitar can be a minefield of dodgy playability and overpriced mint-conditions, but there are still some bargains to be had out there – you just need to know what you're doing.
Guitar setup: how to use a cordless power drill on a guitar
If you've ever watched Paul Gilbert or Eddie Van Halen wield a cordless power drill on their guitars, you've probably wondered how they put such a contraption together – well, we're here to help.
Guitar setup: how to restring a nylon-string classical guitar
Nylon classical strings are available in two formats: tie-on and ball end. Both types are covered in our guide ahead.
How to ship a guitar
A guitar can break when it's dropped, even in its case. So, follow our easy guide and let's try to get your axe to its new home in one piece…
Guitar setup: how to repair a faulty guitar nut
Fixing a broken nut, in a nutshell
Guitar setup: how to remove bridge pins on an acoustic guitar
Stubborn bridge pins often plague acoustic guitarists in the middle of a restring, so we've developed an easy method to remove 'em.
Guitar setup: how to set up a guitar for slide
Get your blues on with our action-packed tips
Guitar modding: how to change your guitar's pickups
The foolproof way to replace your humbuckers
Guitar modding: how to solder guitar parts
A lot of guitar mods, like swapping out pickups, involve a fair bit of soldering, so it's worth getting your iron-wielding technique up to scratch.
