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Made To Measure
We consider the pros and cons of buying a guitar from a small independent maker. It’s not for everyone…
Gibson Memphis 2013 ES-330
As readers who have followed previous installments of this Longterm Test will know, I sold an ES-335 that I was using for a Hendrix/ Cream tribute gig, plus used a bit of extra savings, to get a reissue ES-330.
John Etheridge
In a short break from Soft Machine’s extensive worldwide tour schedule, John Etheridge talks us through the band’s inner workings and reveals what it’s like to be in the six-string driving seat of one of the most legendary British jazz-fusion outfits
The Greatest Showman
As prog-metal titans Dream Theater raise the curtain on their ambitious new album, talismanic guitarist John Petrucci tells us about pressure, testosterone-powered jams and camaraderie on the road with Satriani, Collen and Roth…
Hail To The King
With a design that looks back to the 50s and some futureproof internal additions, Supro’s latest has some surprises under the hood and a rather attractive price
Longtermers
A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist ’s longterm test report
Back To The Beginning
With the launch of the CLF Research Skyhawk, G&L is revisiting its past to recall the pioneering spirit of Leo Fender and George Fullerton. Guitarist finds out more…
Telecaster Pickups
Joe Dobson, founder of London’s Joseph Kaye Guitars, explains the radical differences between Tele pickups old and new
Modern Art
In a celebration of great British amp building, Hamstead Soundworks releases a single-channel masterpiece to follow up its Artist 20RT – home-grown tone at its best
Bare Knuckle ‘T-Top' Humbucker
Continuing this issue’s customisation theme, deputy editor David Mead heads off to Bare Knuckle Pickups in Cornwall to try his hand at the deceptively difficult art of winding pickups, embarking on his very own PAF to enlightenment…
1956 Fender Esquire
Dan Orkin of Reverb.com details the ups and downs of finding a vintage Fender Esquire at a reasonable price in today’s marketplace
Session Diary - Studio Secrets
Adam Goldsmith adds a few more tips to this issue’s feature, pertinent for the jobbing musician
Neville's Advocate
This month Nev Marten struggles to convince himself that he doesn’t need a new Les Paul. He could be crumbling...
Here I Go Again - Too Many Tours
The second part of his road diary follows Bernie and the Gov’t Mule boys over to the continent
Johnny Marr
Guitarist visits the ex-Smiths man at his studio ahead of a string of launch shows for his latest solo album, Call The Comet…
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