Michael Astley-Brown
Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.
Latest articles by Michael Astley-Brown
PRS aims low, hits target with SE 277 and SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar Baritone guitars
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
New models feature B to B tuning and 27.7-inch scale lengths
PRS launches Limited Edition Tremonti Baritone guitar
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Alter Bridge guitarist goes low with new signature model
NAMM 2017: Cort promises "a unique playing experience" from NDX Baritone electro-acoustic guitar
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
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.
Squier’s Baritone Jazzmaster has never sounded heavier than in this Loathe guitar playthrough
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
A riff-rammed experimental metal marathon
NAMM 2018: Supro launches Hampton and Westbury baritone electric guitars
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Longer-scale, vintage-vibed Island Series models
ESP announces James Hetfield Signature LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Latest Metallica signature guitar comes tuned B-B
Cort goes low with nicely priced, EMG-equipped KX257B Baritone seven-string guitar
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
$599, 27”-scale electric aimed at metal players
Solar Guitars goes low with A2.6FB Baritone
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Ola Englund adds 26.5”-scale electric guitar to burgeoning range
Solar Guitars unleashes metal monsters with new 8-string and baritone electric guitars
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Ola Englund extends his range once more
Fender Player Stratocaster
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Big F's mid-priced Mexican-built Strat is pound for pound one of the all-time greats
Vintage introduces Viator Paul Brett 12-string electro-acoustic travel guitar
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
The original Viator and Viator USB were nifty twists on the compact acoustic theme, so we're pleased to see the addition of a 12-string to Paul Brett's stable.
NAMM 2017: Vintage announces Paul Brett Statesboro' 12-string acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Given the performance of Paul Brett's last 12-string - the compact Vintage Viator - we're pleased to see a bigger-bodied model given the green light, the Vintage Statesboro'.
D’Angelico unveils its first-ever 12-string electric guitar
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Premier Series DC semi-hollow packs Duncan Designed humbuckers
Summer NAMM 2018: Has G7th just perfected the 12-string guitar capo?
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
New Compensated String Pad eliminates the need for excessive tension
Summer NAMM 2018: Fender goes back to black with new California 12-string and bass acoustic guitars
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Villager 12-string and Kingman Bass introduced
Solar Guitars promises “the ultimate metal guitar” with At The Gates signature model
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Ola Englund’s gear co introduces A1.6 Baritone ATG
How to make a remote music performance video
By Michael Astley-Brown published
As quarantine has proven, you don’t need to be in the same room to make a ‘live’ recording - here’s how to record and assemble a remote band playthrough
Marshall goes unplugged with Major II Bluetooth headphones
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Amp manufacturer expands headphones line
Zakk Wylde is now selling his own guitar strings and picks
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
The Wylde Audio product roster expands
John Mayer: “90 per cent of a guitar to me is the slack in the strings”
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
PRS Silver Sky designer outlines the secrets of a great electric
Chase Bliss Audio unveils Warped Vinyl HiFi vibrato/chorus pedal
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Analogue/digital hybrid stompbox gets updated
Musikmesse 2016: Boss launches TU-01 clip-on tuner and TU-30 tuner/metronome
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
New releases expand company's tuner line-up
Forget your metronome - this guitarist used a leaking tap instead
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Evan Taucher delivers a liquid performance to the beat of a dripping faucet
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