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Hail To The King
With a design that looks back to the 50s and some futureproof internal additions, Supro’s latest has some surprises under the hood and a rather attractive price
Longtermers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist ’s longterm test report
Back To The Beginning
With the launch of the CLF Research Skyhawk, G&L is revisiting its past to recall the pioneering spirit of Leo Fender and George Fullerton. Guitarist finds out more…
Telecaster Pickups
Joe Dobson, founder of London’s Joseph Kaye Guitars, explains the radical differences between Tele pickups old and new
Modern Art
In a celebration of great British amp building, Hamstead Soundworks releases a single-channel masterpiece to follow up its Artist 20RT – home-grown tone at its best
Bare Knuckle ‘T-Top' Humbucker
Continuing this issue’s customisation theme, deputy editor David Mead heads off to Bare Knuckle Pickups in Cornwall to try his hand at the deceptively difficult art of winding pickups, embarking on his very own PAF to enlightenment…
1956 Fender Esquire
Dan Orkin of Reverb.com details the ups and downs of finding a vintage Fender Esquire at a reasonable price in today’s marketplace
Session Diary - Studio Secrets
Adam Goldsmith adds a few more tips to this issue’s feature, pertinent for the jobbing musician
Neville's Advocate
This month Nev Marten struggles to convince himself that he doesn’t need a new Les Paul. He could be crumbling...
Here I Go Again - Too Many Tours
The second part of his road diary follows Bernie and the Gov’t Mule boys over to the continent
Johnny Marr
Guitarist visits the ex-Smiths man at his studio ahead of a string of launch shows for his latest solo album, Call The Comet…
The Tennessee Shuffle
Just what is going on with Gibson and what could its future hold?
Strat's The Way
is it possible to increase the output of a strat in such a way that it becomes comparable with a twin humbucker equipped guitar? Dave Burrluck considers some alternatives…
Gretsch Players Edition 6609 Broadkaster
It’s been a while since I wrote about my long term Gretsch
By George!
We get back to where we once belonged with this limited edition Telecaster that evokes a legendary rooftop gig from 30 January 1969
Walter Becker - 1950 - 2017
The steely Dan guitarist died on 3 september 2017, aged 67. His work in the pioneering jazz-rock band leaves behind a legacy of studio perfection and a string of beloved albums
The Twang! To Be Concise
Steely Dan’s Elliot Randall waxes musical on simplicity, soloing and the ‘space between the notes’
Here I Go Again - Got My Mojo Working
This issue Whitesnake legend, Bernie Marsden, attempts to put his finger on the eternal question – what is mojo?
Gretsch
Players Edition 6609 Broadkaster with Neville Marten
Longtermers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist’s longterm test reports
DOD Rubberneck
DOD takes the humble analogue delay and turns it into an avalanch of psychedelic tone at your foot’s beck and call
Redesigning The 'Star
What goes into building a new world-beating amp range? Blackstar designer Paul Stevens provides a rare insight
Evolving A Legend
Guitarist talks to Martin’s CEO about the art of updating an iconic flat-top
1964 Gibson 'Mercato Green' ES-335 TD
The curves are familiar but the finish on this gorgeous 335 is completely unique. A car dealership in Kalamazoo provided the inspiration...
Grand Meister Flash
Hughes & Kettner’s pocket starship gets an upgrade. We check out how it flies
Session Diary New Year, New Gear
Session Ace Adam Goldsmith rounded off 2016 by having a rig overhaul, but there’s one piece of gear that looks set to stick for 2017 and beyond
Andy Timmons
He’s one of the most powerful guitarists working today, with a soaring, soulfully expressive style that many believe places him among the greatest players ever. We talk to a modest master about technique and tone…
Chuck Berry1926- 2017
“If you tried to give rock ’n’ roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry,” John Lennon observed in 1972. From country to jazz and blues, Chuck Berry’s music stood like a signpost at the crossroads of America’s major guitar styles, pointing the way ahead
Solid Progression
Despite their future vision sheen, Fishman’s Fluence pickups reference the past’s classic tones that we guitar players desire. How exactly do they do that?
Def & Glory - Behind the Comeback Album
Last year, Def Leppard, Whitesnake and Black Star Riders set out on an arena-filling joint tour. Guitarist joins Phil Collen and Viv Campbell backstage to hear about the band’s comeback album, the rules of Leppard riffing and the wild old days – followed by a round-table discussion with all three bands.