In Guitarist issue 289, on sale 12 April -
JOHN 5: NEW KING OF SHRED
He's back with a fearsome new instrumental album and a Tele collection to die for
FREDDIE KING'S BLUES
10-page special feature: we interview John Mayall about his tribute album to the great bluesman, and chart his influence on the generation that followed him
NEW GRETSCH REISSUES
Gretsch returns with fresh takes on two of its classics
ON THE ROAD WITH… EAGLES OF DEATH METAL
The skinny on that G N'R tour incident, plus many other boogie-rockin' secrets of life on the road
SOUNDCHECK
Advice on gear, maintenance, songwriting, the music business and comment for Charles Shaar Murray
THE BEST GEAR REVIEWS
Reviewed this issue:
Electrics from Gretsch, St Blues, Burns and Washburn
Acoustics: We round up four budget acoustics for under £300
Amps from Mesa and Torres
Bass from Eden
FX from Buford, BOSS, Colorsound
Recording gear from Tascam
… and much more!
TECHNIQUES
Learn Iron Maiden's Phantom Of The Opera, with complete tablature and backing tracks on your CD
PLUS
We dissect the styles of Chuck Bery, Mike Stern, Michael Schenker Dominic Miller and analyse time signatures for rhythm guitarists
WIN
A John 5 Signature Telecaster worth £699
Guitarist 289 is on sale 12 April: don't miss out!
