Latest articles by Mick Taylor
Classic interview: John Mayer – "It has never changed that joy and passion and chemistry of just picking up the guitar and playing. In fact it's made it more important."
Mayer on keeping the music sacred from celebrity, what makes a dream guitar and Battle Studies from 2010
FX pedal power supply advice
Gear Tips & Advice: Need to choose the right power supply for your pedals? Issue 327 of Guitarist offered some invaluable advice on doing just that…
Mesa/Boogie Throttle Box
One of Mesa/Boogie's new overdrive stompbox foursome - the Throttle Box offers high-gain thrills
Doyle Bramhall II: “I’ve spent my life studying music and I know what I love. I just follow what comes out of me”
The producer and sideman to rock royalty returns with a new solo studio record
Michael Landau: “People go insane comparing different amps… The cabinet and speakers make far more difference”
He’s as busy as ever touring and recording with A-listers, yet there’s still time for a fantastic new solo record. We caught up with Michael Landau to talk Rock Bottom and all that surrounds it
How CITES is changing the future of rosewood in guitars
An amendment to CITES Appendix II in January this year is resulting in the biggest forced change in guitar manufacturing ever. So what’s the big deal with rosewood?
Rumble with the Dumble: up close with an Overdrive Special
Only a relative handful of guitar players have even seen a genuine Dumble Overdrive Special up close, let alone played one. We sent a very willing volunteer along to do both…
Brad Paisley talks writing with Fogerty and Jagger, and reveals his live guitar rig
In depth with the country music megastar
Joey Landreth talks The Bros. Landreth, guitar tone and his Cooder-esque-caster
Sat across the table in Witney's Fat Lil's pizza restaurant, 28-year-old Joey Landreth is feeling surprised.
Joe Bonamassa on British blues heroes, the Bluesbreaker tone and Kossoff's chords
The searing blues rocker on his Brit tribute
Charlie Sexton talks life, tone and being on the road with Bob Dylan
Solo artist, session player, producer and sideman - we catch up with Bob Dylan's go-to six-stringer, Charlie Sexton...
James Bay talks Epiphone Centurys and 'blagging being a singer songwriter'
In-depth with the man of the moment
Martin Simpson's gear - in pictures
The guitar wizard's choice selection of PRS and Martin acoustics, alongside some lesser seen wonders
J Rockett Archer
Sort of looks familiar, doesn't it? If you've ever lusted after the fabled Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive you'll no doubt recognise the vibe of this stompbox immediately
Laney A1+
An acoustic amp may seem like an unnecessary luxury for many players, but Laney's Far East-built, affordable A1+ could well force a re-think
SiB! Mr Echo
With Mr Echo, the much-loved SiB! brand continues its re-emergence, fuelled by its former glories.
Chuck Ragan on his punk roots, acoustic guitar and Till Midnight
"We connect with our instruments. Guitars are made from materials that move and absorb sound."
