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Danelectro '64
By Ed Mitchell last updated
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
By Ed Mitchell last updated
The Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II is a tweaked version of the dreadnought-size Martin X-Series DX1AE.

Fano Standard JM6
By Ed Mitchell last updated
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
By Ed Mitchell last updated
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
By Ed Mitchell last updated
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
By Ed Mitchell last updated
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
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Six steps to Bigsby string-changing success

Höfner HCTVTHUK Verythin Mahogany
By Ed Mitchell last updated
While its dimensions are the same as the recently-released Mod, the more affordable Mahogany model has a slightly chunkier neck.

Guitar modding: how to solder guitar parts
By Ed Mitchell last updated
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.

Guitar setup: how to troubleshoot and fix your guitar's electrics
By Ed Mitchell last updated
The fact that there are just a handful of reasons why a guitar might stop working makes diagnosing a fault easy. To nail what ails your pride and joy, run through our easy-to-follow guide below.

Guitar setup: how to restring and balance a Floyd Rose locking vibrato
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Think Floyd and get the perfect bridge balance

Höfner HCTVTHMOD Verythin Bigsby Mod
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Along with Lambretta scooters, Steve Marriott haircuts and scrapping with rockers on Brighton's seafront, the RAF roundel has come to define the 60s mod era and Britishness in general.

Supro 1695T Black Magick
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Assembled in Long Island, the Supro 1695T Black Magick is a recreation of the amplifier Jimmy Page used in the early days of Led Zeppelin.

MXR Carbon Copy Bright
By Ed Mitchell last updated
While the original MXR Carbon Copy has many admirers, taste is subjective, and some users pined for a brighter-sounding analogue delay.

Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight Wah
By Ed Mitchell last updated
The cocked wah' sound has been heard on many a classic track – from the opening riff of Dire Straits' Money For Nothing to Mick Ronson's tone on Ziggy Stardust.

The story behind Fender's Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster signature guitar
By Ed Mitchell last updated
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...

Silvertone 1423
By Ed Mitchell last updated
What's in a name? Here comes a rebooted blast from the past

Boss PW-3 Wah Pedal
By Ed Mitchell last updated
The PW-3 is smaller and lighter than a classic Cry Baby, while still offering two distinct wah sounds.

Movall Rock Highway
By Ed Mitchell last updated
The Chinese-made Movall Rock Highway has more than one engine beating away under its hood.
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