Latest articles by Michael Astley-Brown
New sets feature half-gauges and drop-tuning optimisation
Long-lifespan strings promise uncoated feel
First guitars, lost loves and a chord voicing you need to learn right now
Buzz Osborne is a man who needs little introduction, but Basses Loaded, his latest album with rock misfits Melvins, warrants an explanation.
Marriages guitarist on alternate tunings and six-string beginnings
Up-and-coming blues-rocker on irreplaceable guitars and technique
Explorer-style and burl-topped, Evertune’d electric announced
Seven-strings have never been a regular fixture in the Gibson catalogue, but we've seen a few limited runs in recent years, culminating in the new Les Paul Standard 7 String Limited.
Rails design promises high output, clarity and balance
Combos offer new visual and sound designs
Swiss amp ace Schertler has announced a five-channel, comprehensively featured acoustic guitar amp, the UNICO.
Acoustic legend and longtime AER user Tommy Emmanuel has designed his own signature acoustic amp with the German firm, the Compact TE.
Device features LED frets and hooks up to smartphones
Cort has expanded its flagship AS electro-acoustic guitar line to include a solid, all-mahogany orchestra model, the AS-OC4.
A DI, multi-effects, compressor, looper and much more…
Fishman systems onboard revamped models
Natural cedar and Sunburst models boast Sitka spruce tops
Fishman Presys II Preamp onboard
Presets for electric, acoustic and bass guitar onboard
Heads and combos designed to sound full at low volumes
Fender Custom Shop has announced its latest artist replica, the 'Son of the Gun' Telecaster, honouring session ace Bob Bain.
New FSR American Professional models released
Country ace gets new signature model
