Articles by: Simon Bradley

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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

Brian Setzer UK Dates

By Simon Bradley published 1 March 11

The Quiffmeister confirms two UK shows for July

Friday's Guitar Hero: Steve Cropper

By Simon Bradley published 25 February 11

He's played on more great songs than just about anyone else.

Friday's Guitar Hero: Reb Beach

By Simon Bradley published 18 February 11

One half of Whitesnake's shredding guitar duo.

At just £727, the So-Cal is an utter bargain.

Charvel Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1 review

By Simon Bradley published 4 February 11

£727.33
$1169

The ultimate rocker gets updated

A new Wild Card model will go on sale at the start of each quarter.

Charvel Pro Mod Limited Wild Card review

By Simon Bradley published 4 February 11

£821.33
$1329.99

Limited-edition version of the ultimate hot-rod rock machine

Friday's Guitar Hero: Bernie Marsden

By Simon Bradley published 4 February 11

One half of the original guitar arsenal from Whitesnake's halcyon days.

Imelda May Mayhem track-by-track

By Simon Bradley published 4 February 11

Guitarist Darrel Higham on gear and inspirations

The 6534+ takes the same concept as the metal-favourite the 6505+, adds some EL34s and gives it a more Marshall-like flavour.

Peavey 6534+ review

By Simon Bradley published 1 February 11

£1499
$1399.99

The metal-tastic 6505+, tweaked and powered by EL34 output valves

Friday's Guitar Hero: Vinnie Vincent

By Simon Bradley published 28 January 11

He of the swift fingers, huge hair, inexpertly-applied make-up and pink Jackson guitar

Brian May's other equipment

By Simon Bradley published 19 January 11

It's not all about the Red Special...

Alter Bridge rig tour

By Simon Bradley published 10 January 11

Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge show us around their gear as used on 2007/8's Blackbird tour

12 Daves Of Christmas: 2 - David Lee Roth

By Simon Bradley published 24 December 10

Although DLR has been known to strum on occasion, he's more importantly responsible for bringing Steve Vai to the fore and helping to make the original Van Halen truly great...