gear

After many months of secret negotiations, we finally get our hands on the official replica of Brian May's Deacy amp, an unassuming item originally put together by Queen bassist John Deacon

A day of drums, drums, drums

More great gear from last week's German show

Meinl has just unveiled a batch of new symphonic tam tams. Head inside to take a look at them for yourself.

Drummer designs a kit you can wear

Just a year ago, percussion brand Natal was puchased by guitar amp giant Marshall. At NAMM 2011 the brand revealed four incredible new kit ranges. Read on for a closer look.

Guitar tuner guide

Buying advice: Six steps to Stevie Ray Vaughan's sound with this selection of gear, but you'll have to add your own chops.

Ahead of our featured reviews of the new Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass in issue 335, here's a preview of the Strat and Tele.

Ahead of Guitarist issue 335's review (on sale in the UK on 27 October), here's a preview of the Martin DX1KAE that left us highly impressed with its sound for the £599 price.