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.
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The latest design from the name that defines shaped guitars.

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We get our hands on Jerry Donahue's signature Peavey

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This striking new Tele is a tribute to a very underrated player and songwriter.

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The super-slim SA range gets a new addition.

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The SA260FM is one of three guitars that are brand new additions to the SA range now available in Blighty, offering a more than competitive price and a few innovations along the way.

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If you fancy a semi-acoustic that's not necessarily from the Gibson stable yet offers a solid guarantee of quality without the prospect of breaking the bank, Ibanez is a definite option to consider.

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A modified version of Gretsch's late-fifties Power Jet with, as they put it, 'extra snarl'.

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The classic rodential stompbox just got even dirtier.

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Meet the guitar that some have described as "instant Keef!"

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Does a stage-ready multi-FX unit have to cost the earth? This new addition to Zoom's GFX range says no…

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Does a stage-ready multi-FX unit have to cost the earth? This new addition to Zoom's GFX range says no…

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Squier has released an affordable guitar with a massive tone.

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Just when we thought it was safe: a new slant on the whole ageing shebang from Vintage…

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Just when we thought it was safe: a new slant on the whole ageing shebang from Vintage…

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The closest you'll get to owning Nuno Bettencourt's own guitar

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The latest batch of Epiphone limited editions includes a Les Paul with universal appeal…

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The latest batch of Epiphone limited edition instruments includes this affordable jazzer.

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Here's a limited edition model fresh from Epiphone's Custom Shop…

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Behold – a limited edition flame mahogany model fresh from Epiphone's Custom Shop…
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There’s a real buzz surrounding Fender’s amplification department, with two new combos guaranteed to make tonehounds prick up their ears.

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We speak to ESP reps from both USA and Japan in an effort to find out how the company's product line restructuring impacts the guitars its producing

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With some serious re-organisation within the ranks of ESP, we take a look at the new E-II range and a brand new design

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With vintage fetishism showing few signs of abating, Peerless shows its rivals how its done
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