Latest articles by Guitarist
Summer NAMM 2013: Martin announces Ed Sheeran LX1E signature guitar
'The A Team' star joins the A-list
In-depth: the history of P-90s, and how to pick one
We discuss the secrets of Gibson's enduring single-coil
Tone makers - Walrus Audio: “Common mistakes? Obsessing over gear rather than obsessing over your personal development”
They are the Walrus... we talk to the US effects gurus
DeArmond Model 2000 pickups: everything you need to know
70 years on from its Gretsch debut, we take a close look at the Model 2000 - aka the Dynasonic
Tone makers - Beetronics’ Filipe Pampuri: “Don’t let things get in the way of your playing - keep it simple”
We tap into the hivemind of the Brazilian stompbox maker
Tone makers - Zander Circuitry's Alex Millar: “Try gear that’s out of your comfort zone. It will unlock some interesting creative choices”
The effects buff on tweakability, lessons learned and moving MIDI on
Tone makers - Origin Effects’ Simon Keats: "I visited David Gilmour’s lock-up and compared a load of original Uni-Vibes"
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
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
Learn some valuable lead lessons from the guitar ace
New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (May 2019)
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”
On heroes, vintage Fuzz Faces and tonal tips
In pictures: highlights of David Gilmour's astonishing guitar auction
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”
DSP, EQ and GAS with the digital effects maker
Tone makers - Brian Wampler: “I like to be forthcoming and let people know if a pedal is based on the skeleton of something else”
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
Les Paul-inspired humbuckers worth fitting in your guitar
Tim Shaw reveals the secrets behind Fender's American Performer pickups
We catch up with Fender’s pickup guru in his Nashville lair
How to buy a used guitar
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
Tone makers - That Pedal Show's Dan Steinhardt: "The most common mistake with effects is believing there are mistakes"
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
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
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
10 questions for John Smith: "When you’re 11 and someone hands you a Stratocaster, you feel like you’ve been handed the key to a big shiny door"
One of the UK's finest folk guitarists tackles our top 10
