Issue 292 is on sale

In Guitarist issue 292, on sale 5 July -

MORELLO & GILBERT
We catch up with two of rock's most technically accomplished yet vastly different players and talk music, guitars and… drills?

RUSH
The Canadian prog megastars are back! Alex Lifeson tells us more about the making of Rush's new album and the gear behind his sound

GIBSON GOES DIGITAL
Gibson brings its venerable Les Paul kicking and screaming into the 21st century. But does the HD.6X-Pro deliver on its promise of a truly high-tech yet practical electric guitar?

MATT SCHOFIELD
Schofield is one of Britain's fastest rising guitar talents. Catch him while you still can…

ELECTRICS
Two new high-end PRSs, some funky new Hagstroms and a cool Duesenberg join the Les Pauls in this month's electrics reviews

ACOUSTICS
Four of Taylor's purely acoustic guitars from their revised range, plus a wonderful Hartke acoustic amp

AMPLIFIERS
Laney's new vintage-inspired Lionheart amps and Rivera's new dream machine, the Venus 6 combo are under review

EFFECTS
Brand-new British-made stomp boxes from Blackstar and Roger Mayer

BASS
The fantastic new Status Graphite RetroGlide four string

TECHNIQUES
Learn to play ZZ Top's classic track Jesus Just Left Chicago as well as blues rock in the style of Whitesnake, and tips on nailing the fantastic acoustic style of Chet Atkins

SOUNDCHECK
Our musician and band advice section offers a gear Q&A, advice on properly setting your guitars' intonation, our guide to making your own music videos and how to write songs like The Libertines

WIN STUFF
Send us a demo and you could win a 20-minute support slot on a prestigious Yamaha-sponsored acoustic tour of the UK! Also up for grabs this month is an Epiphone Les Paul signed by none other than Gary Moore in addition to a shedload of other Moore goodies

Guitarist 292 is on sale 5 July, priced £5.25 - don't miss it