Articles by: Jason Sidwell | MusicRadar

Articles by: Jason Sidwell

10 contemporary guitar virtuosos you need to hear

By Jason Sidwell published 21 September 18

Impossibly talented players changing the game

Allen Hinds talks teaching, technique and Jeff Buckley jazz jams

By Jason Sidwell published 10 May 17

Words and wisdom from the stellar guitar talent

It certainly looks impressive in the Vintage Yellow Sunburst and the laminated flame maple is used for the whole body

Ibanez JSM10 review

By Jason Sidwell published 7 July 15

£849
€1378
$1466

A sub-£1,000 signature jazzer

The LGB30's aesthetics suggest a price that's considerably higher than it actually is

Ibanez LGB30 review

By Jason Sidwell last updated 22 December 21

£849
€1258
$1466

F the shred, Ibanez's semi-hollow shines

Carl Verheyen with his LSL S-type guitar

Carl Verheyen UK tour

By Jason Sidwell, Guitar Techniques, Guitarist, Total Guitar published 25 September 14

A-list session guitarist tours the UK

Tom Petty and his new Kingman dreadnought

Fender reveals Tom Petty signature Kingman dreadnought

By Jason Sidwell published 18 September 14

Stunning Fender electro-acoustic for legendary singer songwriter

Andy Timmons with his Ibanez AT100

Andy Timmons discusses his rock fusion work on Protocol II

By Jason Sidwell published 11 September 14

For fans of guitar virtuosity, Andy Timmons is highly respected both as a technician and as a player with great taste and tone.

Nice red colour!

Free The Tone MS SOV overdrive pedal revealed

By Jason Sidwell published 6 August 14

New smooth sounding overdrive pedal

Wampler Latitude Tremolo Deluxe pedal

By Jason Sidwell published 1 August 14

Do you wanna wobble?

Red Jasper RJ-1V Overdrive pedal

By Jason Sidwell, Guitar Techniques published 10 December 13

New overdrive pedal from Free The Tone

The iconic outline of the Brian May guitar

Brian May signature guitar

By Jason Sidwell, Guitar Techniques published 19 August 13

It's red and it's special!

The little uke that could...

The rise and rise of the ukulele!

By Jason Sidwell last updated 3 March 21

If you want to get ahead, get a uke

Hit me with your rhythmic click, hit me!

By Jason Sidwell published 30 April 13

Don't underestimate the importance of rhythm

Choosing and using the handcuff approach to playing

By Jason Sidwell published 27 March 13

Jason Sidwell gets back on the soapbox

Hands on with the Free The Tone Matt Schofield SOV Special

By Jason Sidwell published 19 March 13

New signature pedal for the British blues player

Travelling a different pathway to guitar excellence

By Jason Sidwell published 14 March 13

We take some advice from Larry Carlton

The importance of composition and challenging yourself

By Jason Sidwell published 14 January 13

Jason Sidwell takes stock at the start of 2013

On rhythm...

By Jason Sidwell published 7 December 12

Soapbox from Jason Sidwell

Playing outside your instrument and audience watching

By Jason Sidwell published 30 November 12

Soapbox from Jason Sidwell

Free The Tone Gigs Boson

Hands on with the Free The Tone Gigs Boson Overdrive and Iron Forest Distortion pedals

By Jason Sidwell published 30 November 12

Two new drive pedals that look great and sound rich in tone.

Hands-on with the Free The Tone Quad Arrow Distortion QA-2

By Jason Sidwell published 13 November 12

Thick and rich distortion tones from top Japanese effects company

To read or not to read, that is the question.

By Jason Sidwell published 6 November 12

Soapbox from Jason Sidwell

Building your musical toolbox...

By Jason Sidwell published 12 October 12

...and how gig mishaps can sometimes provide inspiration

Are there wrong notes for virtuosos?

By Jason Sidwell published 2 August 12

Even the greats can't please everybody all the time...

Development by restraint

By Jason Sidwell published 20 July 12

Knowing when to hold back

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