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
How To Customise A Gretsch: The Third Step
By Simon Bradley last updated
It’s now impossible to put off the first of many irreversible steps any longer, so it’s out with the sandpaper to begin the unenviable task of removing the guitar’s polyurethane lacquer.
Guitar Hanger: Genius!
By Simon Bradley last updated
For years guitar players have been storing guitars in the corner, under the bed, and in closets.

Gibson Brad Paisley J-45 Announced
By Simon Bradley last updated
US country star Brad Paisley gets his own signature Gibson J-45

Charvel Model 3
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited: As one of eight slightly differing Japanese Charvels produced between 1986 and 1991, the Model 3 was the very first to go through the Guitarist reviews wringer.
How To Customise A Gretsch: The Fourth Step
By Simon Bradley last updated
The sanding took quite a while, but the body is now finished aside from a couple of cosmetic touches.
Win a Fender Joe Strummer Tele
By Simon Bradley last updated
The latest in a series of regular giveaway from Fender’s UK arm is a chance to grab one of the coolest signature models the company has ever produced.
New Fender Collaborative Tele
By Simon Bradley last updated
When is a signature guitar not a signature guitar? When it’s a collaborative guitar! Here’s the new JA-90 based, in part, on the musings of Jimmy Eat World head honcho Jim Adkins.
K.K. Downing Signature Guitar Unveiled
By Simon Bradley last updated
US manufacturer KxK Guitars have announced that they are taking orders for the new signature model of Judas Priest legend K.K. Downing.
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