Guitarist

Poking about Gibson's hallowed full hollowbody

What was behind the new Elite guitars? Are they more than a simple refresh? We ask Fender's VP of product development, Justin Norvell.

These days, dreadnought acoustic guitars are commonplace in virtually every style of music you can name. Here's how they rose to power…

From a slew of gorgeous Gretschs to pedals galore, our guitar team has been snowed under with A-list gear this month.

Our guitar team has been blessed to get its hands on some stunning gear over the last month - we're talking everything from Fractal's AX8 to limited edition Strats

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: multi-effects pedals are the best possible way for guitarists to take their first steps into the world of effects.

Small amps are in vogue today like never before, so it seems. However, they've been with us since the beginning of the electric guitar and they never really went away

Here are six ideal companions for beginners, to go with that new guitar

Our guitar team has been spoiled for choice this month as all manner of sublime gear made its way into our office.

Gibson's J-45 acoustic was originally launched in August 1942 and has become known as something of a workhorse among players ever since, revered for its warmth, projection and balanced tone

The genesis of the original PRS McCarty Model was a combination of input and acquired experience. We investigate…

The latest electrics, acoustics and pedals rated

Close-up shots of covetable special issue

NAMM 2016: Venerable Californian pedal house Dunlop Engineering has brought a slew of new pedals to Anaheim.

The best of the stand

Photogenic to say the least

Selected goodies from the British amp-maker

Stunning So Cal shred machines

NAMM 2016: Californian specialists in digital guitar and audio technology Line 6 have come to NAMM armed with a slew of innovative products, including a couple of newbies.

Forthcoming favourites from the big F

Reverend has unveiled a new Billy Corgan signature model, featuring the Smashing Pumpkins man's signature Railhammer humbuckers, a graphite nut and a string-thru body design.

The Fender Custom Shop stand is always one of the highlights of the NAMM show. This year has proved no exception with stained glass, sparkle and 'smuggler' takes on Strats, Teles and Jazzes

Fender Custom Shop has unveiled the Music Repeater Telecaster, a guitar inspired by Swiss watch-craft and inlaid with over 1000 diamonds, 38 sapphires and 325 pearls

Epiphone has revealed two new limited edition electro-acoustics, the EL-00 PRO Mahogany and EJ-160E

Despite its relatively short existence - the company was founded in 2008 - the name Strymon already commands plenty of kudos in pedal-loving circles.