Neville Marten
Latest articles by Neville Marten

Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster
By Neville Marten published
We get back to where we once belonged

Fender Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster
By Neville Marten published
A sharp-suited collaboration

Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
By Neville Marten published
A new Gretsch with classic looks but a modern twist or two

Gretsch Players Edition 6609 Broadkaster
By Neville Marten published
A great new addition to Gretsch’s Players Edition range

18 superstar guitarists ask Hank Marvin their burning questions
By Neville Marten published
Hank Marvin has influenced the greatest guitarists of all time, so with a new album just announced, who better to quiz their hero on his playing, influences and gear than the guitarists themselves?

Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker
By Neville Marten published
As of 2017, the American Standards are dead. Long live the all-new American Professional series.

Fender American Professional Telecaster
By Neville Marten published
Can it really be 31 years since the American Standard range relaunched the Fender ship and laid the foundation for today's über brand?

Fender American Professional Stratocaster HH Shawbucker
By Neville Marten published
Another stunner from Fender

Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine
By Neville Marten published
Ever since Ernie Ball took over the Music Man brand, its guitars have remained some of the best made and most technologically forward-looking available.

14 of Gary Moore's finest guitars, amps and effects - in pictures
By Neville Marten published
A VIP tour of Moore's '59 Les Paul and more with tech Graham Lilley

Elliott Capos Hybrid and Deluxe
By Neville Marten published
If you've spent a few quid on a guitar or two, an acoustic amp and perhaps some choice pedals, you probably also trawl the web looking for other tasty knick-knacks to complement your prides and joys.

Fender 2016 Limited Edition Relic Stratocaster
By Neville Marten published
The artificial ageing of guitars divides opinion between those who get it, and others who think those souls that do are deluded fools.

Rock 'N' Roll Relics Thunders II
By Neville Marten published
If a real 50s Junior is on your radar but off limits due to vintage prices, then perhaps this San Francisco built gem from Rock 'N' Roll Relics might just sneak in under budget.

James Taylor talks new album Before This World
By Neville Marten published
The songwriting great on his playing and writing process

Blues Guitar Lessons: Vintage jump blues
By Neville Marten published
How to play guitar like Lonnie Johnson, with free tab and backing track

Fender 60th Anniversary American Vintage 1954 Strat
By Neville Marten published
Can Fender succeed in re-birthing the original Stratocaster?

Fender 60th Anniversary American Standard Commemorative Stratocaster
By Neville Marten published
To celebrate the Stratocaster's 60th birthday, Fender upgrades one of its most popular and important variants

Gibson Les Paul Classic
By Neville Marten published
Gibson's '50s wunderkind keeps giving and giving. We take a look at this radical reissue

Gibson Les Paul Standard 2014
By Neville Marten published
Do the latest Les Paul tweaks stand up to inspection, or has Gibson finally taken its golden goose too far?

Martin 000-17SM
By Neville Marten published
The simple looks of the new additions to the Martin 17 000 hide a tonally complex acoustic instrument

Throbak MXV
By Neville Marten published
US-made vintage replica PAFs made using Gibson's old winding machines
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