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

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

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

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

Epiphone Les Paul Custom 3 Plus
By Simon Bradley last updated
Behold – a limited edition flame mahogany model fresh from Epiphone's Custom Shop…

Schecter C-1 Standard
By Simon Bradley last updated
Schecter takes the first steps toward refining their catalogue.

Schecter C-1 Custom
By Simon Bradley last updated
Schecter takes the first steps toward refining their catalogue.

Friday's Guitar Hero: Steve Vai
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders You Tube has to offer. This week: The Li'l Italian

ESP Formula FR-II
By Simon Bradley last updated
A new design that brings ESP in to the mainstream
Backing Track: laid-back groove
By Simon Bradley last updated
Here's a groovy backing track to suit the hot sun we're enjoying. It'll help you get over England's shocking World Cup's exit too

Gibson Day Saturday 26th June
By Simon Bradley last updated
Gibson Guitar celebrates Gibson Days this weekend at local Gibson dealers across the UK.

Live Brian Setzer webcast
By Simon Bradley last updated
Watch The Quiffmeister's appearance at the Montreal Jazz Festival this Friday 25th June

Takamine EN20C
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited. We recall Guitarist's first look at the excellent Takamine EN20C back in 1986.

Jeff Beck & Brian Setzer remember Les Paul
By Simon Bradley last updated
Some great footage from Beck's Les Paul Tribute Concert

Win an Extreme DVD
By Simon Bradley last updated
Win one of three copies of Extreme's Take Us Alive DVD

Yamaha MSG Deluxe
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited: We look back at the Yamaha MSG Deluxe from 1989. This Martyn Booth-designed electric was one of Yamaha's best ever.

How To Customise A Gretsch: The Full Story
By Simon Bradley last updated
The steps taken to turn a Gretsch G5120 Electromatic from an unboxed and brand new condition into something approaching the sheer beauty of the G6120SSC Brian Setzer
We Remember Les Paul
By Simon Bradley last updated
In a simple statement, Gibson MIC broke the news last night.
Girls' Guide To Rocking
By Simon Bradley last updated
This new book, penned by noted US journo Jessica Hopper, gives those of you who boast a pair of X chromosomes all you need to know to ‘make it’ in rock and roll.
Steve Vai: Where The Wild Things Are
By Simon Bradley last updated
With a new live DVD Live In Minneapolis - Where The Wild Things Are
Learning Songs: How Do You Do It?
By Simon Bradley last updated
It's a rite of passage that's surely applicable to 99.9% to all musicians irrespective of denomination; learning cover songs, and lots of 'em.
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