Michael Astley-Brown
Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and 15 years' experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. His writing also appears in the The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.
Latest articles by Michael Astley-Brown

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Multi-voice synthesizer handles monophonic and polyphonic textures plus arpeggiation

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Fuzz box designed for use with guitar, bass, synth and turntables

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Muse and Jamiroquai favourite returns with 99 presets and desktop editor

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Stompbox allows guitarists to vocalise sounds with just a microphone

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Classic bass amp and cab models land on iOS

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Pantera guitarist’s entire rig modelled with help from guitar tech Grady Champion

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iSolo seeks to solve problems with piezo and under-saddle systems

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Nicely priced, boutique-style bass guitars on the way to the UK

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Custom Groundskeeper Willie bass among auction items

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To celebrate his 50th birthday, we revisit Guthrie's tribute to the players who inspired him

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The budget hollowbody to beat is back with upgraded pickups

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Guitar giant abandons plans to develop new Memphis factory

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Never one to pass up the opportunity to refinish a tuner, TC Electronic has unveiled a black version of its PolyTune Clip polyphonic clip-on guitar tuner.

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Get in tune with the Force

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Ned Steinberger-designed accessory promises “ultimate in discreet tuning”

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Updated design promises improved detection and 24-hour battery life

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Cheap clip-on, EHX logo, job done

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50 models, Tone Capture and IR loading onboard comprehensive pedal

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Floor unit boasts Axe-Fx III interface and amp modelling

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Three Trapped Tigers man goes solo on Colossal Squid

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Tuition app now covers four-strings for beginners

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New models feature B to B tuning and 27.7-inch scale lengths

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Alter Bridge guitarist goes low with new signature model

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Baritones have been sneaking back into popular guitar consciousness over the past few years, and in the acoustic realm, Cort reckons it's cracked the easiest-to-play baritone yet, the NDX Baritone.
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