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
Zoom 2020 Player
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited: The Zoom 2020 Player from 1994.
Vox Ice 9 Overdrive
By Simon Bradley last updated
Joe Satriani's new signature stompbox has plenty of classic flavour
Friday's Guitar Hero: Dimebag Darrell
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: Dimebag Darrell.
Parker Dragonfly DF524
By Simon Bradley last updated
The Fly was one of the most futuristic guitar designs ever. The Dragonfly redraws that vision...
Friday's Guitar Hero: Francis Dunnery
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: Francis Dunnery.
Randall NBKing 112
By Simon Bradley last updated
A combo version of Nuno Bettencourt's signature amp
Friday's Guitar Hero: Buddy Whittington
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: Buddy Whittington.
David Mead – Arboretum video preview
By Simon Bradley last updated
We review the new album from David Mead in the next issue of Guitarist and here's a video taster of what's in store.
Friday's Guitar Hero: Pierre Bensusan
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: Pierre Bensusan.
Imelda May new album
By Simon Bradley last updated
Watch the official video for the title track of the genial Irish singer's new album that features the playing of a Guitarist magazine cover disc star.
Marshall Valvestate 8100 head
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited: The Marshall Valvestate 8100 from 1991.
Dean Owners of America UK event announced
By Simon Bradley last updated
If you own a Dean guitar, you need to attend this event being held in London.
Friday's Guitar Hero: Billy Gibbons
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: Billy Gibbons.
George Lynch and the Seymour Duncan Phat Staple
By Simon Bradley last updated
The long-time Duncan user visits the company's Santa Barbara Custom Shop to talk pickups, magnets and tone with the man himself.
ESP Experience iPhone app launched
By Simon Bradley last updated
ESP Guitars include a free Metallica song download code with its new app.
Win Fender T-shirts, pens and picks
By Simon Bradley last updated
Friday Giveaway: Win one of five Fender swag bundles.
Friday's Guitar Hero: Tosin Abasi
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: Tosin Abasi.
Blade Dayton Standard
By Simon Bradley last updated
Mixing passive electronics and a new body shape for some real vintage flavours
Friday's Guitar Hero: David Grissom
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: David Grissom.
Vox Announces Joe Satriani Signature amPlug
By Simon Bradley last updated
Not content with putting his name to a series of seriously cool stompboxes, Satch gets his amPlug on...
Win a Vintage guitar and a Facelift!
By Simon Bradley last updated
Friday Giveaway: Guitarist has a great competition that includes not one but five prizes. You can never have too many guitars, and the Vintage V6 Icon up for grabs here is well worth winning.
Godin LR Baggs Acousticaster
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited: The Godin LR Baggs Acousticaster from 1989. Godin may be a well-known name these days, but this was the guitar that helped them on their way.
BOSS CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited: The BOSS CE-5 Chorus Ensemble from 1992
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