Let me confess something to you, dear reader. I have a weight problem.
Not the inevitable middle-age consequence of eating too many pasties and pints (though I have that too) – no, I have a problem with the weight of amps. Having recently fractured both arms coming off my push-bike and put my right shoulder out of sorts into the bargain, the need for a fairly lightweight but capable amp is more pressing than ever. With more Hendrix tribute gigs coming up, the flavour of amp that I need is Marshall like in tone and herein lies a problem. I did have a 90s reissue Blues breaker but I sold it because it was so heavy – 31kg – and only had one carrying handle on the top. Likewise, I recently put a lovely Dr Z Jaz 20/40 up forsale. Sounded wonderful, like a Princeton on steroids, but again it weighed close to 30kg. Basically a Tolex-covered hernia-in-waiting...
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Sonic Shaper
Electro-Harmonix revisits the effect that launched the company with the LPB-3 Linear Power Booster and EQ
Platinum Blonde
PRS has updated its Texas-voiced David Grissom signature amp with more features, lower wattage and a more approachable price tag
TAN LINES
Many of us regard straps as a bit of an afterthought, but to find one that matches the quality of a custom or vintage guitar, Rod Boyes of Pinegrove Leather can help
ELECTRIC STRINGS
Your tone starts with your strings - strike a balance between sound, tuning and durability with six of our favourites
DIFFERENT WINDS
While there's no end to repros of all the classic pickup styles, more and more pickup makers are mixing things up to move forward - Cream T is a good example
Long termers
A few months' gigging, recording and everything that goes with it - welcome to Guitarist's longterm test report
Top Guns
Chapman's new factory move coincides with a bit of a rethink. We track down the key players all around the world
the Wishlist
Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...
Reach For The Star
Earlier this year Guild reorganised its 70s-era Polara range. We spent some time with this mid-range 2024 model: a modern pawn-shop prize or a copy too far?
HIGH FLYER
Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX remembers the flight path - and turbulence behind Chris Buck's Electric Lightning overdrive/boost, named after a fighter jet and packing a bona fide valve
