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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.
Jade Jackson
From coffee-shop songstress to making her groundbreaking debut album, the California native tells her story…
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?
Ash Wilson
Ash Wilson’s breakthrough album, Broken Machine, proves that the blues is going from strength to strength in the UK.
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?
The Wishlist - Bushmills X Lowden F-50 Limited Edition £8,500
Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for…
Bluesbreakers Masterclass - Clapton & Green
Jon Bishop explores the soloing style of two blues heroes during their John Mayall eras
Long Termers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports
Brantone Electronics Tonemaster Mk2
The classic sound of Tone Bender-style vintage germanium fuzz at a vintage price!
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!
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.
Long Termers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports
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
Blurst
If you think that autowah or sci-fifilter sweeps are missing from your guitar sound, you’ll like this…
'The Heir To Blackie' Eric Clapton Guitar Sale
San Francisco Art Exchange
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.
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…
Guitarist Of The Year
Entries: Now. Live Finals: The UK Guitar Show, London Olympia 29 and 30 September
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…
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?”
Longtermers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports
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…
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…
Session Diary Bittersweet Symphony
Session players should recognise their limitations, says Adam Goldsmith, and the karma will take care of itself
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…
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...
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
High Flyer
This US boutique builder presents an offset beauty that makes us dizzy in more ways than one…
One For All
These three all-new pure class A combos from Blackstar put the output valve centre stage. Take your pick…
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…