DryBell Vibe Machine V2

This recreation of the Uni-Vibe manages to be ’board-friendly while still offering all the original’s features alongside added functionality

Boss RV-500

Carefully considered design might let you take care of your reverb and delay needs with one stompbox

Boss MD-500

They made the first chorus pedal but has Boss come up with the ultimate pedal for multiple modulations?

Brantone Electronics Woodstock

Turn on, tune up and plug into the sound of silicon with Brantone’s Hendrix-centric fuzz-box

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...