Stephen Lawson
Latest articles by Stephen Lawson
9 signs you're a modern acoustic guitar player
By Stephen Lawson, Acoustic Expo 2014 published
From inventive tunings to hailing the might of Michael Hedges
Save Venue magazine!
By Stephen Lawson published
It costs £1.50 and is available in local newsagents and music shops
Beverley Martyn: the queen bee of folk music
By Stephen Lawson, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
Beverley co-wrote and recorded the classic folk rock albums Stormbringer! and The Road To Ruin.
DevilDriver guitarists turn entrepreneurs for All Axess
By Stephen Lawson, Guitars and Amp Expo 2014 last updated
Jeff Kendrick and Mike Spreitzer's alternative to "passé" music industry
Jimi Hendrix guitar auction
By Stephen Lawson last updated
The guitar Hendrix played before he was famous goes up for auction next month. Does anyone have a spare $180,000 tucked under their mattress?
Guitarist Presents: An Evening With Dave Kilminster & Guthrie Govan
By Stephen Lawson last updated
Join TG & Co. in Brum for a glimpse of some of Blighty's greatest guitar talent!
TG fave Thin Lizzy axeman added to Music Live line-up
By Stephen Lawson last updated
Nine Inch Nails Tour Gear Up For Auction
By Stephen Lawson last updated
NIN fans that were hoping for a u-turn on Trent Reznor’s decision to stop touring might be waiting a long time
Help break a world record THIS Friday!
By Stephen Lawson last updated
Greetings, TG readers. This is your editor speaking. Come join me this Friday at Birmingham NEC where, in conjunction with Music Live, we'll attempt to break a world record - with guitars!
I am an idiot!
By Stephen Lawson last updated
Yes, it's true. I made a cock-up while checking the last few pages on deadline.
Can YOU replace our awesome Reviews Editor?!
By Stephen Lawson last updated
Cue massive outpouring of grief and inappropriate public displays of emotion, for Total Guitar's iconic Reviews Editor Ed Mitchell is leaving his full-time post on TG! Our Ed has decided to move back to his beloved Scotland and we need someone to replace him. Don't worry, though - we're not going to let him go just as easily as that. Ed will take his shed north of the border and continue to offer you advice on all your gear queries. This Shed will not be bulldozed! If you think you can fill the big man's shoes, read on...
Banish string breaks!
By Stephen Lawson last updated
Q. One of the strings on my guitar keeps breaking. It's always the same one. What could be causing it?
Jimi Hendrix Week: Eddie Kramer remembers
By Stephen Lawson last updated
Jimi's producer gives insight on working with a guitar legend
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