Guitarist

In-depth: the history of P-90s, and how to pick one

By Guitarist Published 7 October 19

We discuss the secrets of Gibson's enduring single-coil

Guitar Lessons & Tutorials

Tone makers - Walrus Audio: “Common mistakes? Obsessing over gear rather than obsessing over your personal development”

By Guitarist Published 13 September 19

They are the Walrus... we talk to the US effects gurus

DeArmond Model 2000 pickups: everything you need to know

By Guitarist Published 30 August 19

70 years on from its Gretsch debut, we take a close look at the Model 2000 - aka the Dynasonic

Guitar Pickups

Tone makers - Beetronics’ Filipe Pampuri: “Don’t let things get in the way of your playing - keep it simple”

By Guitarist Published 23 August 19

We tap into the hivemind of the Brazilian stompbox maker

New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (August 2019)

By Total Guitar, Guitarist Published 1 August 19

All of the guitar goodies

Tone makers - Zander Circuitry's Alex Millar: “Try gear that’s out of your comfort zone. It will unlock some interesting creative choices”

By Guitarist Published 26 July 19

The effects buff on tweakability, lessons learned and moving MIDI on

New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (July 2019)

By Total Guitar, Guitarist Published 1 July 19

All of the latest guitar gear

Tone makers - Origin Effects’ Simon Keats: "I visited David Gilmour’s lock-up and compared a load of original Uni-Vibes"

By Guitarist Published 14 June 19

Secrets, tone tips and mistakes to avoid

Best Strat-style guitars under $/£1,000 2023: affordable and mid-priced S-styles you need to play

By Guitarist Published 4 June 19

The most pervasive, enduring and imitated of all guitar designs, Fender's iconic Strat might be the most adaptable instrument ever invented. Here we look at six affordable options for S-style guitars

Experience a jazz-fusion soloing masterclass with Soft Machine's John Etheridge

By Guitarist Published 8 May 19

Learn some valuable lead lessons from the guitar ace

Guitar Lessons & Tutorials

New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (May 2019)

By Total Guitar, Guitarist Published 7 May 19

All of the latest guitars, amps and pedals rated

Tone makers - Mad Professor's Harri Koski: “It’s my job to recognise the good tones and leave the bad tones out”

By Guitarist Published 3 May 19

On heroes, vintage Fuzz Faces and tonal tips

Artists

In pictures: highlights of David Gilmour's astonishing guitar auction

By Guitarist Published 11 April 19

We peruse the sale of the century

Tone makers - Red Panda’s Curt Malouin: “I try to design algorithms that behave in an organic way”

By Guitarist Published 3 April 19

DSP, EQ and GAS with the digital effects maker

Artists

Tone makers - Brian Wampler: “I like to be forthcoming and let people know if a pedal is based on the skeleton of something else”

By Guitarist Published 28 March 19

We talk to the Wampler pedals tone guru about history, sound secrets and the brands he loves

6 PAF pickup recreations you need to try

By Guitarist Published 22 March 19

Les Paul-inspired humbuckers worth fitting in your guitar

Tim Shaw reveals the secrets behind Fender's American Performer pickups

By Guitarist Published 20 March 19

We catch up with Fender’s pickup guru in his Nashville lair

Guitar Pickups

How to buy a used guitar

By Guitarist Published 15 March 19

The allure of the junk-shop bargain is one of the biggest thrills in guitar buying. But tread carefully as some used ‘bargains’ can end up being more expensive than they first appear

Guitar Lessons & Tutorials

Tone makers - That Pedal Show's Dan Steinhardt: "The most common mistake with effects is believing there are mistakes"

By Guitarist Published 13 March 19

TheGigRig head honcho and YouTube star on a life in effects

Best Strat-style guitars under $/£2,000 2023: top-quality S-style electrics you need to play

By Guitarist Published 7 March 19

We take a look at six picks for S-style fans, from authentic Fender-branded gear to innovative alternatives

The best high-end Strat-style guitars 2023: top-end takes on the classic electric outline

By Guitarist Published 6 March 19

The Strat design has long been imitated - and then some – with multiple options available at all manner of price points. Here we've gathered six high quality Strat-alikes from the upper echelons of guitar-making