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
Music Man JPXI
By Simon Bradley last updated
The latest John Petrucci signature model may well be the best yet
Yamaha Pacifica 510V
By Simon Bradley last updated
A custom-shop vibe with boutique-style appointments
How To Become A Guitar Tech
By Simon Bradley last updated
What it takes to work for a legend
Godin Progression Boutique USB
By Simon Bradley last updated
USB-loaded double-cut from Canada
Godin Icon Type2 Convertible
By Simon Bradley last updated
The Canadian company's first attempt at a set-neck single-cut
Doug Aldrich Marshall Masterclasses
By Simon Bradley last updated
See the Whitesnake man up close with a series of UK Marshall Masterclasses, featuring the JMD:1, in April.
Fender Mustang I & II
By Simon Bradley last updated
Two new modelling amps with a familiar name
Vox MINI3
By Simon Bradley last updated
A battery-powered modelling combo that's at home in a rehearsal space or on the street
Danelectro DCV56CR Convertible
By Simon Bradley last updated
The Convertible is Dano's take on an electro-acoustic, and revisits an original design that was first introduced way back in 1959
Danelectro DBS68 Baby Sitar
By Simon Bradley last updated
The sitar is among the most evocative of all stringed instruments, and simply hearing its unmistakable drone and resonance transports you straight to the Indian sub-continent
Ibanez JS140
By Simon Bradley last updated
The affordable 24-fret Satriani signature arrives
Vintage AV3P
By Simon Bradley last updated
Another example of the Wilkinson-designed Advance Series, boasting unusual yet versatile specifications.
Vintage AV2S
By Simon Bradley last updated
Another example of the Wilkinson-designed Advance Series, boasting unusual yet versatile specifications.
Vintage AV1H
By Simon Bradley last updated
Another example of the Wilkinson-designed Advance Series, boasting unusual yet versatile specifications.
The Zutons Find Their Green Side
By Simon Bradley last updated
After over two years off the road, top Scouse quintet The Zutons have announced a list of UK dates. What’s unusual about that is that the ‘venues’ are all forests up and down the country.
Marshall 1959RR: we've played it!
By Simon Bradley last updated
Launched at NAMM in a flurry of crushing chords, Guitarist has one of the first examples of the brand new Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads signature head in our hot little hands.
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