Guitarist issue 348 – on sale now!

Only in issue 347 of Guitarist…

George Harrison Signature Duo Jet

We tell the story of George Harrison's first 'proper' guitar, that he played on some of the Beatles most iconic hits, and learn the ridiculous lengths the Gretsch Custom Shop went to to recreate the incredible ding-for-ding £16,000 replica.

PLUS! We review the all-new and significantly more affordable Gretsch G61218-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet!

Richard Hawley

The solo troubadour and ex-Pulp guitarist looks back on his illustrious career, and shares with us his truly gorgeous vintage guitar collection.

Trivium

Guitarist Corey Beaulieu talks about the metal kings' latest brutal offering.

Steve Cropper

The Stax legend tells us about the band who had a major influence on his playing style - the 5 Royales.

Paul Reed Smith

We take a trip to Maryland and catch up with the legendary luthier who tells us that he's changed his mind - he can still make a better electric guitar, and he's done it…

DigiTech iPB10

This new programmable pedalboard from DigiTech combines your iPad with a hardware controller to create a touchscreen FX solution - does it work? We have the EXCLUSIVE review.

Reviewed

Gretsch G61218-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet
Sandberg Florence Ages
Suhr Guthrie Govan Antique Modern
Charvel Desolation Skatecaster SK-1 FR, DS-1 FR & DC-1 ST
Gordon-Smith GS2 '60'
Yamaha A1M & AC3R
Ibanez A300E-VV & EW20ASE-NT
Ampeg GVT52-122
Mesa/Boogie Royal Atlantic RA-100
DigiTech iPB10
MXR M78 Custom Badass, ´78 Distortion, M195 Noise Clamp, M234 Analog Chorus & ZW90 Wylde Phase
iOS Audio Interface Round-up - IK Multimedia iRig, Peavey AmpKit Link, Apogee JAM, Apple Camera Connection Kit, Sonoma Wire Works Guitar Jack, Alesis iO Dock
Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress
Carparelli S4
Peavey PXD Void IV bass
Stone Deaf PDF-1
T-Rex Tonebug Sustainer
IK Multimedia iRig Mic

Longterm Tests

Vox HDC77BK
Two-Rock Jet
Taylor GS Mini

On the Guitarist CD and Guitarist Vault

Artist video…

Dave Gregory shows off his vintage guitar collection - part 3

Video demos of…

Gretsch G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature
DigiTech iPB10
Ampeg GVT52-112
Charvel Desolation DS-1 FR
Charvel Skatecaster SK-1 FR
Mesa/Boogie Royal Atlantic RA-100
MXR ´78 Custom Badass
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
Yamaha AC3R
Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress

Techniques columns…

Blues You Can Use
Five Steps To Kirk Hammett
Shape Up
Exotic Scales

PLUS!

Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar - a first look at the reasonably-priced Nirvana tribute guitar

Hands on - Aston Martin Vantage Guitar & DB60-GC amp… no we can't believe it either

Round-up - iPad apps for guitar players

Q&A, all the latest gear and artist news, your letters, columns, album reviews, reader ads and much more!

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