Fender reveals the Final Fantasy XIV Strat
And it's a subtle stunner – plus see Final Fantasy composer Masayoshi Soken play it onstage
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5 great phaser pedals guitar players need to try
The past, present and future of your pedalboard's most psychedelic effect
Interview: Myles Kennedy explains how plugins inspired his new solo album
"I have to say that discovering this stuff was a big part of this record because I was so inspired by it"
PRS refreshes its Archon guitar amp as a 50-watt head and combo
A great all-rounder – now with even more appeal?
Gilby Clarke‘s 5 tips for guitar players: “You need to be unique. It’s all right to have influences but originality is what’s going to set you apart“
The former Guns N' Roses guitarist shares his wisdom, discusses his star-studded new solo album, The Gospel Truth, and explains why LA is still rock 'n' roll capital of the world
Walrus Audio offers a spectrum of colourful modulation options with the Polychrome analogue flanger
Combining flange and pitch vibrato with a host of clever blend and shape controls, this promises to be a tonal chameleon
Latest guitars tuition
Better legato lead playing in 20 minutes with this easy guitar lesson
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We profile the melody-laden tricks of Beck, May, Gilmour and more
Jimi Hendrix guitar lesson: learn clean chords and psychedelic lead
An introduction to the Hendrixian school of Strat playing
Learn Stevie Ray Vaughan blues lead guitar and funk-rock rhythm
A great introduction to SRV-style playing
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Clapton’s minor pentatonic phrasing is an essential part of nearly every lead lick he plays
Latest guitars reviews
Epiphone Embassy review
- £349
- €384
- $399
A vintage-inspired corker from Epiphone with dual-humbuckers and a versatile range of classic tones
Atelier Z Beta 5+ Deluxe review
- £1950
This icy lookin' translucent Japanese 5-string J-type from Atelier has features and lots of them
Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Hummingbird review
- £749
- €766
- $799
Does acoustic guitar's most famous songbird take flight in this deluxe Epiphone model
Boss GT-1000 Core review
- £599
- €620
- $720
All the power of the mighty GT amp modeller and multi-effects in a scaled-down, pedalboard-friendly format
Fender Chrissie Hynde Telecaster review
- £1249
- €1299
- $1399
The Pretenders frontwoman's signature Tele is styled after her famous '65 model that she bought in NYC some 40 years ago
Vox Bobcat S66 & V90 review
- £1279
- $1399
Vox brings the Bobcat back in from the wildnerness, adding a few modern tweaks to a classic semi-hollow design
Yamaha BBPH Peter Hook review
- £1129
- $2000
Hooky's limited edition BB series is a modern classic of bass guitar design
Kithara Harland review
- £2299
An all-new design with retro-cool chic, the Harland is a boutique delight from Belfast-based luthier Chris Moffitt
Jackson Pro Series Jeff Loomis Signature Kelly Ash review
- £1429
- €1499
- $1399
The best signature metal guitar this year?
Boss Pocket GT review
- £219
- €246
- $256
Meet the fully featured amp modeller and multi-effects unit that fits in your pocket
