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Seventh Heaven
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Seventh Heaven

It’s nearly seven years to the day since Knaggs shipped its first guitar. Timely, then, that the company delivers a killer punch with the new Severn X model.

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5 mins  |
April 2017
Jade Jackson
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Jade Jackson

From coffee-shop songstress to making her groundbreaking debut album, the California native tells her story…

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2 mins  |
April 2017
Riders On The Storm
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Riders On The Storm

A new name on the Brit-making scene teams up with one of the most innovative players of his generation, Nick McCabe. What could they possibly cook up?

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4 mins  |
May 2017
Ash Wilson
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Ash Wilson

Ash Wilson’s breakthrough album, Broken Machine, proves that the blues is going from strength to strength in the UK.

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2 mins  |
May 2017
Meet Your Macon
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Meet Your Macon

We loved Patrick James Eggle’s original Macon with its exquisite build and looks – can this breathtaking single-cut take the model to even greater heights?

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3 mins  |
July 2017
The Wishlist - Bushmills X Lowden F-50 Limited Edition £8,500
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The Wishlist - Bushmills X Lowden F-50 Limited Edition £8,500

Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for…

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2 mins  |
September 2017
Bluesbreakers Masterclass - Clapton & Green
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Bluesbreakers Masterclass - Clapton & Green

Jon Bishop explores the soloing style of two blues heroes during their John Mayall eras

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1 min  |
March 2018
Long Termers
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Long Termers

A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports

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3 mins  |
March 2018
Brantone Electronics Tonemaster Mk2
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Brantone Electronics Tonemaster Mk2

The classic sound of Tone Bender-style vintage germanium fuzz at a vintage price!

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1 min  |
March 2018
Ventris
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Ventris

Can’t get enough reverb? How’s two high-end reverb processors in a single pedal with options for single or combined use sound? Fantastic!

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3 mins  |
March 2018
Ernie Ball Music Man St Vincent
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Ernie Ball Music Man St Vincent

With the Brian Eno gig I originally borrowed the St Vincent for out of the way, there’s time to consider where exactly this unusual instrument sits on the periodic table of tone.

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3 mins  |
December 2017
Long Termers
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Long Termers

A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports

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3 mins  |
December 2017
Daniel Steinhardt
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Daniel Steinhardt

Guitarist catches up with one of Australia’s greatest exports, Daniel Steinhardt – host of That Pedal Show and head honcho at The GigRig – to talk about getting the most out of your pedalboard

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9 mins  |
December 2017
Blurst
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Blurst

If you think that autowah or sci-fifilter sweeps are missing from your guitar sound, you’ll like this…

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2 mins  |
December 2017
'The Heir To Blackie' Eric Clapton Guitar Sale
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'The Heir To Blackie' Eric Clapton Guitar Sale

San Francisco Art Exchange

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2 mins  |
December 2017
A Bracing Experience
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A Bracing Experience

The flagship model of Taylor’s most popular shape pushes further with the deluxe treatment, with three custom-style additions to this edition.

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5 mins  |
March 2017
Rick Parfitt 1948 – 2016
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Rick Parfitt 1948 – 2016

With the death of Status Quo’s exuberant rhythm man, the British rock scene is a drabber place. We look back on a life lived at full-throttle…

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4 mins  |
March 2017
Guitarist Of The Year
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Guitarist Of The Year

Entries: Now. Live Finals: The UK Guitar Show, London Olympia 29 and 30 September

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3 mins  |
June 2018
Nils Lofgren
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Nils Lofgren

The E Street Band’s finest on how gigging in Rome when the Pope’s in town can be detrimental to your punctuality…

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4 mins  |
June 2018
Lucky Luke
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Lucky Luke

As Toto toast their 40th anniversary with a new hits package and stadium tour, Guitarist finds Steve Lukather pinching himself, explaining eloquently that “Life is good at Lukey’s house, you know what I mean?”

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9 mins  |
June 2018
Longtermers
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Longtermers

A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports

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3 mins  |
June 2018
Strats Of The 60s
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Strats Of The 60s

Having analysed the pickups from one of Jimi Hendrix’s Strats, Roger Mayer talks about what made this never-bettered design so good… 

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3 mins  |
June 2018
Going For 'Gold
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Going For 'Gold

Designing a new guitar is one thing. Getting it made in a factory across the world is another matter entirely, even for the likes of Patrick James Eggle and the Shergold team…

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5 mins  |
May 2019
Session Diary Bittersweet Symphony
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Session Diary Bittersweet Symphony

Session players should recognise their limitations, says Adam Goldsmith, and the karma will take care of itself

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2 mins  |
June 2019
Lightning Strikes
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Lightning Strikes

Seldom given to false modesty, the Swedish shred maestro talks blues (kind of ) and gear (that he designed), and almost unleashes the fury on us. Twice…

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10+ mins  |
June 2019
Raising The Tone Don't Fret
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Raising The Tone Don't Fret

Frets have a huge influence on the feel of your guitar – but also its tone. Jamie Dickson finds out why...

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4 mins  |
June 2019
Neville's Advocate
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Neville's Advocate

Nev ponders an upcoming rock ’n’ roll tour and what he needs to do to prepare. And realises he’s (sort of) in the charts

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3 mins  |
June 2019
High Flyer
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High Flyer

This US boutique builder presents an offset beauty that makes us dizzy in more ways than one…

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6 mins  |
June 2019
One For All
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One For All

These three all-new pure class A combos from Blackstar put the output valve centre stage. Take your pick…

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4 mins  |
June 2019
Purple Reign
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Purple Reign

In spring 2019, anticipation of a new Royal baby reached fever pitch. And here it is: the majestic new collaboration between Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and Music Man. Awwww…

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3 mins  |
July 2019