Michael Brown

Michael 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 Brown

It lacks the maple top of its big bro, but the Chris Broderick Pro Series Soloist is still a seriously well-equipped shred guitar

Jackson Chris Broderick Pro Series Soloist 6

By Michael Brown published

Megadeth's latest axe-slinger takes no prisoners with this cut-price signature model

Electric Guitars
The Soundbox differs from its rivals in its portability - not only is it compact, but it can be powered with batteries

Vox Soundbox Mini

By Michael Brown published

The latest box of tricks from the Brit amp legends

Guitar Amps
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In pictures: DigiTech Luxe & Drop unboxed

By Michael Brown published

A new pair of pitch-shift-based pedals

Guitar Pedals
The Supernatural Ambient's seven presets utilise authentic Lexicon algorithms

DigiTech Supernatural Ambient Reverb

By Michael Brown published

DigiTech ramps up the atmosphere with a new 'verb

Guitar Pedals
There are four gain stages, most of which are engaged by the pre-gain knob. However, hitting the boost adds another layer

Electro-Harmonix EHX Tortion

By Michael Brown published

Another day another thoroughly convincing EHX overdrive pedal

Guitar Pedals
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5 great blues-rock fuzz pedals

By Michael Brown published

Our favourite recent fuzzes

Guitar Pedals
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Summer NAMM 2014: ESP introduces new Metallica and Jeff Hanneman models

By Michael Brown published

For summer NAMM 2014, ESP Guitars has lifted the lid on two new tribute guitars for metal legends Metallica and Slayer axeman Jeff Hanneman, both of which will be available in the UK later this year.

Guitars
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In pictures: PRS SE Zach Myers Signature unboxed

By Michael Brown published

The Shinedown man's guitar under the spotlight

Electric Guitars
The DC59M NOS's big selling point is its 15-year-old lipstick pickups, which have plenty of top-end presence

Danelectro DC 59M NOS

By Michael Brown published

Jimmy Page's 'other' guitar is back in black - with a pair of 15-year-old pups in tow

Electric Guitars
The Oxblood finish is a new one, and it's a marvel - revealing shades of red and purple

Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster

By Michael Brown published

Queens Of The Stone Age's Troy Van Leeuwen makes his mark on the quintessential alt-rock guitar

Electric Guitars
The LCD display uses the pedal-based interface of Zoom's latest effects

Zoom G1Xon

By Michael Brown published

Zoom continues to dominate the entry-level multi-fx market

Guitar Pedals
If you're looking for a guitar that looks a million bucks but costs less than £500, this is it

Squier 60th Anniversary Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster

By Michael Brown published

Squier joins in the celebrations as the Strat turns 60

Electric Guitars
You might be surprised at how much difference a stand can make to your combo's tone

IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R430 Stand

By Michael Brown published

Tone enhancing combo stand and acoustic isolator

Acoustic Guitars
The pedal's parameters can be fine-tuned with the two rotary knobs and there's a tuner output

Ernie Ball MVP Most Valuable Pedal

By Michael Brown published

A volume pedal that incorporates a 20dB boost? That's worth shouting about…

Guitar Pedals
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In pictures: Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster unboxed

By Michael Brown published

Textural guitar master's 'master

Electric Guitars
It's understated in looks, but the Jim Root's EMG pickups make it hard to ignore when plugged in

Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster

By Michael Brown published

Matt black finish, black hardware, EMG humbuckers... One thing's for sure - Jim's Jazzmaster ain't for jazz

Electric Guitars
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In pictures: TC Electronic Minis unboxed

By Michael Brown published

TonePrint pedals get a smaller footprint

Guitar Pedals
As well as the gleaming panel and array of knobs this pedal packs Boss's Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP)

Boss DS-1X Distortion

By Michael Brown published

A new twist on the iconic Boss stompbox

Guitar Pedals
The RP360 XP's LCD screen is brilliant - you'll have no problems reading patch names or choosing effects

DigiTech RP360 XP

By Michael Brown published

The multi-effects box with 360 degrees of functionality

Guitar Pedals
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In pictures: Sabre Syren 6 unboxed

By Michael Brown published

A shred-ready double-cut with the personal touch

Guitars
If the Butterscotch finish doesn't appeal, more traditional Burst and Heritage Cherry options are also available

Gibson 2014 SG Special

By Michael Brown published

A vibrant, modern-looking SG with traditional tones at heart

Electric Guitars
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In pictures: Squier 60th Anniversary Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster unboxed

By Michael Brown published

A 'caster that's worth its weight in gold

Electric Guitars
That Floyd Rose doesn't look quite as outlandish as we'd expected

PRS SE 'Floyd' Custom 24

By Michael Brown published

Lock up your vibratos: this SE is here for some intense whammy action

Electric Guitars
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In pictures: LTD Kirk Hammett KH-WZ White Zombie & James Hetfield Iron Cross SW unboxed

By Michael Brown published

A first look at the two new Metallica models

Guitars
The FX footswitch can be used as a dedicated stop switch, or to activate reverse and half-speed effects

TC Electronic Ditto Looper X2

By Michael Brown published

The effects firm's latest looper adds some clever features and nifty effects

Guitar Pedals
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