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TIP SHEET

From fingerboards to guitar etiquette Jeff \"Skunk\" Baxter offers advice to make you a better (and more chill) guitarist.

FULLY CHARGED

Blues-soul firebrand Eddie 9V conjures up the ghosts of Macon's fabled Capricorn Studios on his electrifying new release.

Mutt Clang

It has a baseball bat neck and a virtually flat fretboard, but this 1964 Greenburst \"Jetstar\" M.I.J. mongrel mash-up is loud and ready to rock.

STEEL-DRIVING MAN

As Crazy Horse drop their latest, World Record, Nils Lofgren reflects on his tenure with Neil Young, his new tour with Bruce, and his latest obsession: the pedal steel.

ORIGIN EFFECTS

M-EQ Driver pedal

BOSS

Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion

Dress-Down Culture

The Lima brothers put their personal style on a selection of classical standards.

THE CURIOUS GUITAR OF Bill frisell

He treats every note as a question. It's an approach that's made him a favorite of artists across the spectrum. GP asks the guitar legend a few questions of our own.

THE CUTTING-EDGE

From major stars to cult heroes, these players are experimenting across multiple genres, from jazz to metal and beyond.

RENAISSANCE MAN

A celebration of the musical artistry and technological ingenuity of Boston's Tom Scholz.

AT THE SPEED OF Les

In 1948, Les Paul turned the recording industry on its head with \"Lover\" and its \"space-age\" guitars. Seventy-five years later, we're still reeling from his breakthrough multitrack single.

MAESTRO

Agena Envelope Filter, Arcas Compressor Sustainer, Mariner Tremolo, Orbit Phaser and Titan Boost

SLICK

SL56

SHORE THING

Well known for his hugely detailed and exquisite custom builds, Seth Baccus is expanding his output starting with this bolt-on Shoreline.

B-List Beauty

This 1964 Gretsch Corvette Model 6135 brings vintage bling to those on a budget.

How I Wrote..."Round and Round"

Warren DeMartini reveals how he spun a riff into Ratt's pop-metal smash.

WILKO JOHNSON: 1947-2022

The beloved Dr Feelgood guitarist left us on 21 November 2022. We salute the livewire stage presence and piston-pump guitar style that lit the fuse of punk

COUNTRY KING

'Caster master Marty Stuart recounts a half-century love affair with the snub-nosed Fender model, from falling for the twang and surviving the honky-tonks, to the spookiest session with his iconic 'Clarence' Tele

MICK BOX

The Uriah Heep guitarist mourns the loss of a Telecaster and champions his signature Carparelli guitars

the Wishlist

Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...

Look Sharp

Tanglewood Guitars in the UK commissioned veteran guitar designer Gary Levinson to create a range of affordable but contemporary guitars. Here’s the result

Tones Behind The Tracks

With a focus on storytelling and an unexpectedly precious mid-7Os Strat, blues-rocker Aynsley Lister presents album number eight

In Good Company

After a month travelling the country visiting guitar shows, Alex Bishop reflects on the vibrant UK lutherie scene

TELE VISION

Seven decades on from its launch, and counting, the Tele is still the guitar for all seasons.

ARIEL POSEN

It’s been a while since we caught up with the renowned Canadian guitarist, so when his recent UK shows came within hailing distance, we welcomed him back to talk tone, technique and touring

Fly Drive

A new approach to clipping circuits from Kernom aims to offer all the overdrive sounds you need in a single pedal

Live Wire

The late Malcom Young was a champion of the double-cut Jet - and his famous modded Jet Firebird has just been released in its earlier, less-modded guise

Sweat The Small Stuff

Could your gear be a tweak away from perfection? Paying attention to the details can sometimes help you avoid a big pay out, says Huw Price

Fretbuzz

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

SIMPLE PLEASURES

John Osborne of The Brothers Osborne on discovering the Tele, trading up and why bad B-Bender technique is like too much cologne...