Latest articles by Michael Brown
5 classic electric guitars with built-in effects
The Ibanez RGKP6 is the latest in a long line of effects-equipped electrics - here are a few of our faves from years gone by...
Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s
So what's the difference between this and the recently reviewed Squier Classic Vibe '50s Strat?
Squier Vintage Modified '72 Telecaster Thinline
For a lot of players, 1972 was the year the Telecaster Thinline grew up
NAMM 2015: Martin stand highlights - in pictures
Martin managed to spring a few surprises at this year's NAMM, with the emergence of its new Junior Series sitting at the top of the bill.
NAMM 2015: Dunlop unveils 2015 guitar pedal line-up
Jim Dunlop has set his pedal experts on a soldering frenzy to put together a wide-ranging stompbox line-up for 2015, from the smallest wah to the biggest fuzz, and everything in between…
NAMM 2015: Boss releases 2015 guitar, bass and vocal pedal line-up
New bass overdrive, compact volume pedals, vocal echo and switching system on the way
NAMM 2015: Martin unveils 2015 acoustic guitar models
New affordable Junior Series, Vintage Tone System and more
NAMM 2015: Ibanez announces 2015 guitar line-up
Huge range of new electrics and hollowbodies unveiled – plus a Mini Tube Screamer
Blackstar Fly 3
Building on the already compact ID:Core series, the Fly 3 takes the micro amp concept and runs with it
Cort Manson MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature unboxed
The Cort Manson MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature takes the classic MB outline down to a UK RRP of a cool £499, and it's packing some serious features, too
Line 6 unveils AMPLIFi TT Bluetooth guitar amp and streaming system
New addition to AMPLIFi line turns any speaker system into a guitar amp
Xvive V5 Delay
The Chinese-built, US-based Xvive V5 is an analogue delay that aims to replicate the warmth of old-school pedals, and adds a pleasing retro decay to its repeats
Post-rock roundtable: 3 bands, 5 guitarists, 1 interview
Five guitarists from three premier instrumental bands talk pedals, melody above all and the future of post-rock...
5 key post-rock albums
Looking to explore the vast soundscapes of instrumental rock and post-rock? Start here...
In pictures: Ibanez RGKP6 unboxed
We investigate the touchpad-enabled electric on camera and on video
Blackstar unveils Fly 3 mini guitar amp
After much speculation, Blackstar has lifted the lid on its latest creation, the Fly 3 mini amp.
In pictures: Blackstar Fly 3 unboxed
The humble mini amp continues to dominate desks worldwide, so when Blackstar sprung a whole new take on the concept with the Fly 3, it piqued TG's collective interest.
In pictures: Ibanez RG9 unboxed
Back at Winter NAMM 2013, audiences were freaking out at the sight of the Ibanez RG9 – why? Because it has nine strings, that's why.
World's largest playable guitar on show
Liberty Science Center hosts 43-foot long Gibson Flying V
Fender Blues Junior III
Since its introduction in 1995, Fender's Blues Junior has become one of the world's most popular amps
