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

BC Rich Virgo
By Simon Bradley published
The latest design from the name that defines shaped guitars.

Peavey Omniac JD USA
By Simon Bradley published
We get our hands on Jerry Donahue's signature Peavey

Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster
By Simon Bradley published
This striking new Tele is a tribute to a very underrated player and songwriter.

Ibanez SAS36FM
By Simon Bradley published
The super-slim SA range gets a new addition.

Ibanez SA260FM
By Simon Bradley published
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.

Ibanez AS103NT
By Simon Bradley published
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.

Gretsch G6131-TVP Power Jet Firebird
By Simon Bradley published
A modified version of Gretsch's late-fifties Power Jet with, as they put it, 'extra snarl'.

Pro Co You Dirty Rat
By Simon Bradley published
The classic rodential stompbox just got even dirtier.

Squier Tele Custom
By Simon Bradley published
Meet the guitar that some have described as "instant Keef!"

Zoom GFX-3
By Simon Bradley published
Does a stage-ready multi-FX unit have to cost the earth? This new addition to Zoom's GFX range says no…

Zoom GFX-1
By Simon Bradley published
Does a stage-ready multi-FX unit have to cost the earth? This new addition to Zoom's GFX range says no…

Squier Standard Jagmaster
By Simon Bradley published
Squier has released an affordable guitar with a massive tone.

Vintage Icon V100
By Simon Bradley published
Just when we thought it was safe: a new slant on the whole ageing shebang from Vintage…

Vintage Icon V6
By Simon Bradley published
Just when we thought it was safe: a new slant on the whole ageing shebang from Vintage…

Washburn N4
By Simon Bradley published
The closest you'll get to owning Nuno Bettencourt's own guitar

Epiphone '57 Les Paul Junior Reissue
By Simon Bradley published
The latest batch of Epiphone limited editions includes a Les Paul with universal appeal…

Epiphone ES-175 Reissue
By Simon Bradley published
The latest batch of Epiphone limited edition instruments includes this affordable jazzer.

Epiphone Les Paul Ultra
By Simon Bradley published
Here's a limited edition model fresh from Epiphone's Custom Shop…

Epiphone Les Paul Custom 3 Plus
By Simon Bradley published
Behold – a limited edition flame mahogany model fresh from Epiphone's Custom Shop…
NAMM 2007 Highlights: Fender Amps
By Simon Bradley published
There’s a real buzz surrounding Fender’s amplification department, with two new combos guaranteed to make tonehounds prick up their ears.

The evolution of ESP's E-II brand
By Simon Bradley last updated
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

ESP E-II ST-2 Rosewood
By Simon Bradley last updated
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

Peerless Retromatic 131
By Simon Bradley last updated
With vintage fetishism showing few signs of abating, Peerless shows its rivals how its done
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