Chris Vinnicombe
Chris Vinnicombe worked with us here on the MusicRadar team from the site's initial launch way back in 2007, and also contributed to Guitarist magazine as Features Editor until 2014, as well as Total Guitar magazine, amongst others. These days he can be found at Gibson Guitars, where he is editor-in-chief.
Latest articles by Chris Vinnicombe
![The THR10 has five electric guitar sounds, plus bass, acoustic and 'flat' (for keys, for example).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2bf1849d8767861d063ce52b581762e7-320-80.jpg)
Yamaha THR10
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Does the new THR series provide the 'perfect third amp' for all your offstage needs?
![The Club 50 brings the performance of the Club 40 combo to a head format](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8f3622c5e6af31065c7e357da369b141-320-80.jpg)
Blackstar Amplification announces new HT Club 50 amp head
By Chris Vinnicombe published
The latest addition to the HT Venue series revealed
![Kurt onstage with his 1965 Jaguar at the Reading Festival in 1992](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/52e136e6b3b2c811b34183cb10b33100-320-80.jpg)
Fender introduces Kurt Cobain Jaguar
By Chris Vinnicombe published
PLUS: Win the guitar and Nirvana's Nevermind 20th anniversary vinyl
![Glasses? Check. Striped t-shirt? Check. Telecaster? Naturally...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6718d9a65d702a136273502547012e70-320-80.jpg)
Fender announces Graham Coxon Telecaster
By Chris Vinnicombe published
European-only signature guitar honours Britpop hero
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e61bf8abba8c2c445ba8013f8b7cdfd6-320-80.jpg)
Summer NAMM 2011: New SG Specials from Gibson and Epiphone
By Chris Vinnicombe published
50th Anniversary Pete Townshend SG and '1961' SG Special announced
![The worn gold of the Gibson suits its workhorse vibe.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1f0800de1865c53385c806866e9f3dd6-320-80.jpg)
Gibson Les Paul Studio '60s Tribute
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Goldtops are like buses! We check out two very different, cost-effective variations on a theme
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/59cb860bcd11ca44f6bbd277ebb7715a-320-80.jpg)
Musikmesse 2011: Ashdown launches ultra-portable MiBass bass amplifiers
By Chris Vinnicombe published
220 and 550-watt head versions available
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c199cebdeac3bb3772fab598f491576f-320-80.jpg)
Musikmesse 2011: Ampeg launches GVT Series guitar amplification
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Bass amp giant re-enters the world of all-tube guitar tone
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2eb2c96009b8a29aec369192a912b06b-320-80.jpg)
GarageBand for iPad: guitar amps hands-on
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Hear all 9 virtual guitar amps in action in our A/B test
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/61f35ef525e738ecec43191145ef0bcc-320-80.jpg)
The 10 best amps for blues guitar
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Tweed and Blackface Fenders, Brit combos and boutique classics
![Your new digital tone compendium has arrived...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a7aeedcc5e3af5f110d8e90306fb8160-320-80.jpg)
Fender G-DEC 3 30 guitar amp
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Digital practice amp with backing tracks and much more
Apple iPad: The ultimate music making gadget?
By Chris Vinnicombe published
T3.com investigates in a special video report
![Forget The Dark Side Of The Moon, this is as prog as it gets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d675ae5716ebe8b88b3bd37fc6c1d0c8-320-80.jpg)
Doves guitarist uses the moon as "massive delay pedal"
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Jez Williams: "It doesn't get more prog than that"
![The best stompbox reverb on the market?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ab011068f6b7814b81355fa798000f30-320-80.jpg)
FIRST LOOK: Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Stereo Reverb
By Chris Vinnicombe published
EHX's amazing new reverb stompbox on video
![Enough knobs for most...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6505055dd2e5704f8d04af2ef0fb151d-320-80.jpg)
Diezel VH4 Amplifier Head
By Guitarist, Chris Vinnicombe published
The high-gain amp of choice for megastars
![There's been no confirmation yet as to whether the Time Machine will delay your playing long enough for Coldplay to plagiarise it...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ce6fa39c6364c30833aa5d4239c626b8-320-80.jpg)
Vox announces Joe Satriani delay pedal
By Chris Vinnicombe published
The Time Machine is unveiled
![The large rosewood bridge should help the transference of string vibration to the top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a35d27ffd473b4e2db120ae0a68ef3ee-320-80.jpg)
Yamaha FG700MS
By Chris Vinnicombe published
The Yamaha FG series has been upgraded with impressive design features and acoustics.
![A useful tool for live and studio work.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cfff74cb2c2ccb6da55c20a26196b19d-320-80.jpg)
Behringer Ultra-G GI100 active DI box
By Chris Vinnicombe published
Behringer provides yet another bargain basement solution for real-world guitarists.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/58d1c3d514e69fdf1bc1d6034590f862-320-80.jpg)
Gretsch announces Crème De Marine Falcon and Bronze Burst Jim Dandy Flat Top
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Luxury electric and bargain basement acoustic revealed
![The restoration of Rich's beloved 1963 ES-335 led to a Gibson signature model](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4e04b402c9291522c01f2fbc28e5c655-320-80.jpg)
Rich Robinson talks solo album, Sandy and restoring his ES-335
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
The Black Crowe on saving his storm-damaged Gibson
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a7d50c33215a8950a25e22ad9b72f537-320-80.jpg)
Kemper Profiler now features bass amp profiles
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
Over 50 authentic bass amp tones onboard
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bb33a71ae8dd4bf6d27139c16afe8daa-320-80.jpg)
EVH announces 50-watt, 1x12 combo version of 5150III amp
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
"In line with Eddie Van Halen's legacy, this is a true game changer"
![The fit, spec and finish all contribute to making this instrument look and feel like a grown-up member of the family](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3604d8b62940574d1686aa1f0f8fe906-320-80.jpg)
Gretsch G5655T-CB Electromatic
By Chris Vinnicombe last updated
The US brand continues to impress with its new Korean-made, centre-block-built electrics
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