Session Diary - Saturday Night's Alright

Adam’s been emulating famous tones for some recent prime time tV work. He shares his secrets here...

The Guitar Show

25 To 26 February, Birmingham.

Over To You!

it’s about time our modding readers chipped in with tales of want and woe. Dave Burrluck is your tone therapist…

Loyd Grossman

He’s a renowned gastronome, but not a lot of people know Loyd’s also a pretty tasty guitarist – so how will he digest the 10 questions we ask everyone?

1978 Travis Bean TB1000s

If you’ve been debating the pros and cons of maple versus mahogany versus partially petrified marine relic bog oak, then here’s something that will really throw you off (or quite possibly on) course…

Line 6 HX Effects

Line 6 puts all of its Helix effects and more in a smaller package that could revamp, or replace, your pedalboard

Suhr Alexa

You can’t ask this Alexa box to turn the TV on but it will give you a double shot of analogue chorus

Eric Gales

He describes his style as “upside down and backwards”, but when Eric Gales picks up his signature guitar, the blues world can’t help but listen to his heavyweight playing style

Raising The Tone

From musician, writer and performer to producer, mix engineer and record label owner, Ethan Johns has honed his craft as a guitarist on both sides of the control room glass

Oceans 11 Reverb

It might take its name from a heist movie but you won’t need to rob a casino for this cool reverb

DeArmond Gold Foils

Curtis Novak, R&D scientist turned pickup tone consultant for the likes of Neil Young and Beck, demystifies their legendarily vibey sound

Fender Jazz Bass

After the revolution of the P-Bass, the Jazz made the four-string even cooler

Junior Genius

Now comfortably into his ‘new’ career as one of the UK’s finest small shop electric makers, Patrick J Eggle’s latest solidbody takes us back to simpler times

Ketch Secor

He’s a multi-instrumentalist with Old Crow Medicine Show – but how will he handle the 10 questions we ask everyone?

Straight Shooter

Championed by Billy Gibbons. Mentored by Johnny Winter. Shattered by addiction. Back with a candid new solo album, Texas gunslinger Lance Lopez recounts his rocky road from hell to redemption…

Retro Deluxe

Dennis Fano and Eastwood Guitars team up to create a fine slice of modern retro at far from boutique prices.

Ramblin' Man Fair

Two years ago saw the first Ramblin’ Man take place and its return for 2017 affirms it as the premier choice for classic rock aficionados, with an impressive array of guitar talent on offer, plus a side helping of blues for good measure.

Session Diary Finding Your Voice

Alongside his TV work, session guitarist Adam Goldsmith has found a streamlined setup for some ronnie scott’s gigs.

The Twang! Amps & Beyond (Pt.2)

Steely Dan legend Elliott Randall further explores the alternative options for guitar amplification.

Matt Chandler

Critics say his playing is reminiscent of Martino, Metheny and Benson, and his new album is possibly his most adventurous yet…

Here I Go Again Guitar Greats

Whitesnake/uFO legend Bernie Marsden pays credit to the path of players who led him to greatness.

Uber Axe

If your jaw drops when you see and hear Guthrie Govan play then prepare for your wallet to open for his latest guitar

Semie's Semi

The legends of affordable retro venture once again into Mosrite territory for a new take on an obscure Semie Moseley classic...

Mansons Guitar Show 2017

Exeter Corn Exchange, 11 November

No Logo

Too many of us ‘listen’ with our eyes. We hear what we see. What, wonders Dave burrluck, would we do if we based our judgements solely on what we heard and what we felt with our hands?

Session Diary - Offline Presence

Session guitarist Adam Goldsmith discovers why social media and studio work don’t have to mix

Glen Campbell 1936 - 2017

Just as we were going to press with the last issue of Guitarist we heard the sad news that country giant, TV star and brilliant guitar player Glen Campbell had died. We look back on his life and career…

Spare Fare

So you’ve tweaked your axe, wired in some super-duper new pickups and set off for your gig, only to find your guitar doesn’t work. Dave Burrluck hopes you’ve brought a spare...

Earthquaker Devices Westwood

EarthQuaker Devices revisits the age-old question of transparent overdrive and delivers an eloquent answer to articulate tone shaping…

1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom

Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars and the Songbirds vintage guitar museum retraces the history of the Les Paul Custom as we take a close look at this stunning 1958 Black Beauty…