Simon Bradley

Simon Bradley is a guitar and especially rock guitar expert who worked for Total Guitar 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.



Articles by: Simon Bradley

The Plug 'N' Play Acoustic performs well for strummed passages.

Guitar Man Plug 'N' Play Acoustic review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £17.95
The H-330NT's through-body stringing helps produce some razor-sharp metal tones.

ESP LTD H-330NT review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £529
  • $570
The EC-330's looks and tones are somewhat at odds…

ESP LTD EC-330 review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £559
  • $570
The Viper-330 is less neck-heavy than the SG its body shape calls to mind.

ESP LTD Viper-330 review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £595
  • $570
The M-330R is the only one of ESP's new LTD models to feature a reverse headstock.

ESP LTD M-330R review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £625
  • $641
You'll be hard-pressed to spot where costs have been cut with the Premium range.

Ibanez RG870Z review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £739
  • $749.99

We investigate the most affordable model in Ibanez's new Premium range

The RGD2120Z is intended for down-tuned use, and comes tuned D to D out the box.

Ibanez RGD2120Z review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £1399
  • $1499.99

An extended scale metal guitar from Ibanez

The RG3250MZ has a delightfully retro vibe.

Ibanez RG3250MZ review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £1789
  • $2266.65

A new six-string that evokes the heyday of '80s rock guitar

The Wild Card #7's grey primer finish invites you to get creative.

Charvel Pro Mod Limited Wild Card #7 Primer Scream review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £838

Exclusive: Paul Gilbert Plays Van Halen's Eruption

By Simon Bradley published

A teaser for the December issue's On The Road with Mr Big video

Despite its small size, the Neo Mistress is a versatile flanger.

Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £59
  • $109.8
The DC-1 ST's double-cut design is something of a departure for Charvel.

Charvel Desolation DC-1 ST review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £634
The DS-1 FR looks superficially Gibson, but is a thoroughly modern beast.

Charvel Desolation DS-1 FR review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £682
The SK-1 certainly ain't your daddy's Charvel...

Charvel Desolation Skatecaster SK-1 FR review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £742
  • $929.99
The DT is the latest evolution of the Whammy, first released 20 years ago.

DigiTech Whammy DT review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £289
  • $449.95
As with the other recent hi-tech Gibsons, the Firebird X is a limited edition.

Gibson Firebird X review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £3299
  • $5570

The much talked about self-tuning, effects-laden super-guitar is finally in our hands...

The SnakeByte is Hetfield's latest signature model for ESP.

ESP LTD SnakeByte review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £1199
  • $1427
The 311H is a budget take on the 611HFM.

Yamaha Pacifica 311H review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £399
John Petrucci is among Music Man's most distinguished endorsers.

Music Man JPXI review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £2800
The 611 can achieve a wide range of tones.

Yamaha Pacifica 611HFM review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £579
Yamaha's three new Pacifica models are the result of more than a year of planning.

Yamaha Pacifica 510V review

By Simon Bradley published

  • £479

How To Become A Guitar Tech

By Simon Bradley published

What it takes to work for a legend

Van Halen's New Album: Should We Care?

By Simon Bradley published

Will any new VH album feature the full original line-up? Unlikely.

Hands On With James Hetfield's ESP SnakeByte

By Simon Bradley published

A guitar that's likely to see some action this Friday

Gus G Plays Classic Ozzy Riffs - Exclusive HD video

By Simon Bradley published

Mr Crowley, Bark At The Moon and Crazy Train, up close and personal

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