Simon Bradley
Simon Bradley is a guitar and especially rock guitar expert who worked for Guitarist magazine and has in the past contributed to world-leading music and guitar titles like MusicRadar (obviously), Guitarist, Guitar World and Louder. What he doesn't know about Brian May's playing and, especially, the Red Special, isn't worth knowing.
Latest articles by Simon Bradley

GJ2 Arete Four-Star
By Simon Bradley last updated
Grover Jackon returns with a new fully customisable boutique design

GJ2 Arete Five-Star
By Simon Bradley last updated
Back in the '70s, Grover Jackson instigated the idea of hot-rodding guitars for the rock fraternity. Now he re-emerges…

Guitarist issue 355 - on sale now!
By Simon Bradley last updated
Only in issue 355 of Guitarist… Slash talks new album, guitarists pay tribute to Jim Marshall, plus new interviews with Eric Johnson, Warren Haynes, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa!

Peavey PXD Void II
By Simon Bradley last updated
This extreme axe aims to show that, as Tenacious D once said, nothing can destroy the metal

EVH 5150-III 50W
By Simon Bradley last updated
Not only does Edward Van Halen have a new album and tour ready to go for 2012, he also has a new signature amp. We give his 'cute' 50-watt head a try...

Guitar Man Plug 'N' Play Lead With Delay
By Simon Bradley last updated
A rock solo overdrive complete with delay

Guitar Man Plug 'N' Play Metal
By Simon Bradley last updated
From Sabbath to Metallica, it's all about the gain

Guitar Man Plug 'N' Play English Channel
By Simon Bradley last updated
Tones inspired by the great amp names of Blighty

Guitar Man Plug 'N' Play Acoustic
By Simon Bradley last updated
Silent acoustic-style strumming on any electric

ESP LTD H-330NT
By Simon Bradley last updated
Don't be fooled by the snow-white livery - this beast was made for dark business…

ESP LTD EC-330
By Simon Bradley last updated
A new single-cutaway LTD enters the fray…

ESP LTD Viper-330
By Simon Bradley last updated
Does this Viper have a bite worthy of its name?

ESP LTD M-330R
By Simon Bradley last updated
Is this new LTD the trusty, no-frills hard rock and metal axe it appears to be?

Phil X and Bon Jovi: Progress Report
By Simon Bradley last updated
How is Phil X doing, filling in for Richie Sambora for the reminder of Bon Jovi's current touring schedule? We have the evidence that's it's all going rather well

James Hetfield Signature EMG HetSet
By Simon Bradley last updated
Metallica mainman James Hetfield announces a new set of signature EMG pickups, the JH HetSet, designed to further improve his crushing tone

DigiTech Whammy DT announced
By Simon Bradley last updated
A new version of the innovative Whammy has been released by DigiTech, featuring drop tuning, true bypass and more. Welcome, the Whammy DT

Sounds For Sendai concert
By Simon Bradley last updated
A charity event that's taking place Sunday 22 May at the Marshall Amplification Theatre in Milton Keynes to support the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal

On The Road With Zakk Wylde HD video
By Simon Bradley last updated
An in-depth look at the rig used by Zakk during the Black Label Society Berserkers tour of Europe. Shot at Bristol's Colston Hall in 2011 in HD

See five great new HD video gear demos on the Guitarist YouTube channel
By Simon Bradley last updated
New gear demos from PRS, Godin, Blackstar, Mad Professor and Roland are now live on the Guitarist YouTube Channel - the only place on the web where you'll find these videos in high-definition

Van Halen's New Album: Should We Care?
By Simon Bradley last updated
As rumours concerning some brand new VH product continue so swill around, we still find ourselves feeling a tad meh at the prospect. Are one of the greatest bands of all time even relevant in 2011?

Hands On With James Hetfield's ESP SnakeByte
By Simon Bradley last updated
On the eve of the Big Four's appearance at Sonisphere, we get to grips with the latest signature model of Metallica's James Hetfield...and change the pickups

Gus G Plays Classic Ozzy Riffs - Exclusive HD video
By Simon Bradley last updated
Ozzy's newish guitarist Gus G plays three classic riffs, Mr Crowley, Bark At The Moon and Crazy Train, exclusively for Guitarist magazine. Check out the HD video
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