Latest articles by Ed Mitchell
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…
G&L USA Custom Shop Fallout
It was back in 1983 that G&L– formed in 1979 by George Fullerton and Leo Fender – first launched a cute little retro-rocker called the SC-2.
MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive
Clad in shiny and matt black, like emo Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3, the new EVH 5150 Overdrive was designed in conjunction with the man himself, Eddie Van Halen.
Martin GPCPA5S Westside Custom Sapele Edition #V
Westside spec'd GPCPA5S – aka 'Grand Performance Cutaway Performing Artist' – of course swaps spruce for sapele on top, and playability is identical to the other Westside Editions, too.
Martin 00X1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #IV
The snappily titled 00X1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #IV is built around the Martin 00 platform, but otherwise the spec is identical to the #II.
Electro-Harmonix Lester G Deluxe Rotary Speaker
Leslie rotating speakers were designed for use with Hammond organs, until The Beatles had the bright idea of using one to amplify guitars.
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
Danelectro '64
Unlike most of its modern guitars, the new Danelectro '64 is not a reissue pulled from the iconic brand's back catalogue.
Martin DX1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II
The Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II is a tweaked version of the dreadnought-size Martin X-Series DX1AE.
Fano Standard JM6
Those familiar with Fano Guitars and its Alt de Facto range will know that founder Dennis Fano took his inspiration from vintage classics while offering contemporary playability and feel.
Fano Standard SP6
Those familiar with Fano Guitars and its Alt de Facto range will know that founder Dennis Fano took his inspiration from vintage classics while offering contemporary playability and feel.
Höfner HCT5008DC Verythin Bass
When Paul McCartney put the 500/1 violin bass on the map back in 1963, he also defined the tone we expect from a Höfner four-string.
Dunlop John Petrucci Signature Cry Baby Wah
Given the simplicity of a wah pedal – basically a tone knob you control with your foot – Dunlop has a huge catalogue of Cry Baby models.
Guitar setup: how to restring a Bigsby vibrato
Six steps to Bigsby string-changing success
Höfner HCTVTHUK Verythin Mahogany
While its dimensions are the same as the recently-released Mod, the more affordable Mahogany model has a slightly chunkier neck.
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...
Boss PW-3 Wah Pedal
The PW-3 is smaller and lighter than a classic Cry Baby, while still offering two distinct wah sounds.
Movall Rock Highway
The Chinese-made Movall Rock Highway has more than one engine beating away under its hood.
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.
