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.

Visions In Blue

Fancy something a little different? Here are two contemporary-made ‘shapes’ – one conceived back in the early 60s, the other a more up-to-date vision

The A-Team

Yamaha continues to tackle the age-old electro dilemma with its update to the popular A Series. Has it found the answer?

Here I Go Again On The Road

Whitesnake/UFO legend Bernie Marsden recalls the highs, lows and baggage-carousel neurosis of touring

Paul Gilbert

Disposable gloves and a makita drill are among the touring essentials for mr Big’s stringsman…

Sonny Landreth

A new double live-album sees the slide maestro playing both electric and acoustic guitars in a set from his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana…

Family Of Man

We get up close and personal with the war-torn guitars belonging to Deke Leonard and Micky Jones from Welsh rockers Man

Signature Sound

Among Gibson Memphis’s Releases So Far This Year Are These Three Artist Beauties: One Historic Replica and Two Different Takes on Gibson Semis, Old and New

Robson Edna-May & Nellie-May

IF YOU’RE INTO high-end acoustics, you’ll probably know of Keith Robson who makes the ultra high-end Robson tuners in the UK, which are usually engraved by Greg Goodwillie.

Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp Scotland

Atholl Palace and Fonab Castle, Pitlochry 11-15 May

Session Diary - Abbey Days

When it comes to nailing glam rock Adam has discovered you don’t need to sell your kidneys to get the sound

Neville's Advocate

Nev Marten gets ready to be one third of Eric Clapton at Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival. But which guitar to use?