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Chris Spedding
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Chris Spedding

The Sharks and Bryan Ferry guitarist reflects on the quest for good coffee and life as a Womble…

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4 mins  |
Summer 2018
Then Play On - 1950 - 2018
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Then Play On - 1950 - 2018

From his seismic contribution to early Fleetwood Mac to his untrumpeted death in June, Danny Kirwan was a mysterious, maddening and misunderstood cult hero. With exclusive testimony from former bandmates and the guitarists keeping his songs alive, this is the story of a musician touched equally by genius and madness.

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9 mins  |
Summer 2018
Heritage & Beyond
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Heritage & Beyond

As Gordon Smith Guitars starts a brand new forward-thinking chapter, Doug Sparkes talks about the importance of also respecting the past

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3 mins  |
Summer 2018
The UK Guitar Show 2018
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The UK Guitar Show 2018

Some of the greatest movers and makers in the guitar industry joined Guitarist as we hit London’s Olympia for our new show – and the comeback of Guitarist Of The Year

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2 mins  |
December 2018
Session Diary Under Pressure
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Session Diary Under Pressure

Anxiety can strike in the most unlikely of setting Here's how Adam Goldsmith overcomes his nerves.

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3 mins  |
December 2018
Think Positive
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Think Positive

From software to hardware, the Bias Amp concept is positively amazing – check out the colossal 600-watt Bias Head and its smaller sibling

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4 mins  |
December 2018
John Norum
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John Norum

Historically, he left Europe and then rejoined – but how will he handle the 10 questions we ask everyone?

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4 mins  |
December 2018
Steve Hillage
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Steve Hillage

The System 7 and Gong guitarist on keeping it real and looking after your back

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4 mins  |
December 2018
Epiphone Zenith
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Epiphone Zenith

Part of the Masterbilt series, the Zenith signalled a new era for Epiphone

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2 mins  |
January 2019
Vigier Excalibur DoubleBfoot Signature
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Vigier Excalibur DoubleBfoot Signature

Vigier Excalibur DoubleBfoot Signature

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2 mins  |
May 2018
The Holy Grail Guitar Show
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The Holy Grail Guitar Show

Don’t miss it! Must-see guitar goings-on for the coming weeks…

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2 mins  |
May 2018
Session Diary A Wealth Of Choice
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Session Diary A Wealth Of Choice

Adam gets his hands on some classic originals, but how on the money are they compared to his trusty reissues?

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3 mins  |
May 2018
Here I Go Again Studios In The Snow
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Here I Go Again Studios In The Snow

In the grips of freezing weather Bernie reminisces about recording some classics in the cold

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4 mins  |
May 2018
Julian Lage
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Julian Lage

He’s one of the finest jazz players of his generation but how will he handle the 10 questions we ask everyone?

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4 mins  |
May 2018
Justin Hayward
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Justin Hayward

The Moody Blues’ guitarist extols the virtues of low on-stage volume and correct seating apparatus…

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4 mins  |
May 2018
The Jet Set
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The Jet Set

While the Kings of Rockabilly Have Offered Reissues of Their Iconic 50s Solid Body Guitars for Almost 30 Years, We Take a Look at a New Range That Brings Those Instruments to Life Like Never Before . . .

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8 mins  |
November 2017
1961 Gibson ES-330
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1961 Gibson ES-330

Dan Orkin of Reverb.com takes a look at the evocative little brother of Gibson’s 335 and explains how to find a good vintage example at a fair price...

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2 mins  |
November 2017
Victory V44 Sheriff
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Victory V44 Sheriff

Let me confess something to you, dear reader. I have a weight problem.

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3 mins  |
November 2017
Adrian Thorpe
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Adrian Thorpe

We get the lowdown on ThorpyFX with company founder, Adrian Thorpe, who briefs us on the military-precision engineering and incendiary tone that’s behind the company’s meteoric rise to fame among audiophile guitarists

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9 mins  |
November 2017
Orange Fur Coat
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Orange Fur Coat

We gulp down some pure Orange juice with a filthy octave fuzz that brings the spirit of the 70s howling back to life

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2 mins  |
November 2017
Monument Tremolo
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Monument Tremolo

Named after Monument Valley, this pedal is ready to put new contours into your tonal landscape

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1 min  |
November 2017
Here I Go Again On The Road Again (And Again)
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Here I Go Again On The Road Again (And Again)

Whitesnake hero Bernie reflects on the trial-and-error lessons of his early years of gigging

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5 mins  |
November 2017