Ed Mitchell
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Fret-King Black Label Country Squire Semitone De Luxe
By Ed Mitchell published
Meet the modified classic that answers the question: can one guitar fit all?

Schecter Diamond Series Ultra B-17 Bombshell
By Ed Mitchell published
We inspect the latest addition to Schecter's US Air Force-inspired, the Ultra B-17 Bombshell

Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom
By Ed Mitchell published
The guitar with a Rolling Stones vibe that costs less than a ticket to one of their shows...

30 amazing unsung bassists (in no particular order)
By Ed Mitchell published
...including a few who really should've made the 25 greatest of all time list

LTD EC-401VF
By Ed Mitchell published
No Duncan Designed licensing here, the EC-401VF packs genuine Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB and SH-1 '59 humbuckers into a mahogany body. But can it avoid becoming another Les Paul clone?

ESP Eclipse-I CTM Vibrato
By Ed Mitchell published
A new model from the kings of metal axeology that flies the flag for old-school tone

Bare Knuckle Black Hawk
By Ed Mitchell published
Acclaimed pickup-makers Bare Knuckles set out to capture active tones without the battery fiddling.

In Praise Of: Fender Bassman
By Ed Mitchell published
Don't be fooled by the name: the Bassman is revered by guitarists, too

Mad Professor Old School 21
By Ed Mitchell published
The Finnish stompbox brand turns its attention to building the perfect vintage-style amp

Carvin V3M Micro Amp
By Ed Mitchell published
Here's one small amp head that dares to compete with the big boys

How to build a guitar pedalboard
By Ed Mitchell published
Choosing a 'board and securing, powering and patching your stomps

Jackson Chris Broderick Soloist 6
By Ed Mitchell published
If shredding is your business, and business is good, this Chris Broderick signature could be for you

Fret-King Black Label Corona SP
By Ed Mitchell published
Fret-King heads into battle against another Fender classic

Fret-King Black Label Eclat Standard
By Ed Mitchell published
Fret-King dares suggest tone, playability and fit and finish are more important than a headstock squiggle

Squier Vintage Modified Surf Strat
By Ed Mitchell published
A '60s cutie is dressed up with a bit of lipstick for surf and retro aficionados

Fret-King Black Label Elise
By Ed Mitchell published
Trev Wilkinson's new tone machine combines pro players' experience with innovative construction methods

Fender Kurt Cobain Mustang
By Ed Mitchell published
Don't like Nirvana? Never mind, you can still enjoy this pimped classic

Schecter Hellraiser C-7
By Ed Mitchell published
Schecter goes to greater lengths for tighter low B performance

LTD MH-417
By Ed Mitchell published
Holy extra string tuned to a low B… Batman! This dark knight gets ready for battle

Gibson SG Standard Limited
By Ed Mitchell published
Chubby chasers rejoice! A fat-necked '60s classic is back in business

Caparison Horus-HGS
By Ed Mitchell published
If you want to play around with baritone tuning, you don't necessarily need a baritone guitar to do it - well not any more anyway…

Gretsch Electromatic G2220 Junior Jet Bass II
By Ed Mitchell published
Gretsch takes care of the bottom end, in both senses of the term, with this rebooted affordable bass...

Tanglewood T6
By Ed Mitchell published
Here's an acoustic amp that's as serious about great tone as you are
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