Ed Mitchell
Latest articles by Ed Mitchell
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Guitar setup: how to restring a nylon-string classical guitar
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Nylon classical strings are available in two formats: tie-on and ball end. Both types are covered in our guide ahead.
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The 15 greatest happenings in guitar history
By Ed Mitchell published
From humbuckers to Hitler, these events shaped the guitar as we know it
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Fender Performer Mustang
By Ed Mitchell published
Vintage looks and modern playability
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Fender American Performer Jazzmaster
By Ed Mitchell published
The latest in the Offset bloodline
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Brian Setzer: “It was a combination of balls and stupidity... Naivety is a nicer way of putting it”
By Ed Mitchell published
The Stray Cat on the band's 40th anniversary and his beloved Gretsch guitars
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Finlayson 000-100RS
By Ed Mitchell published
Way more innovative than the classic look suggests
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Review round-up: Floyd Rose-fuelled electric guitars
By Ed Mitchell published
Maximum range and tuning stability from Ibanez, Charvel, Jackson and Schecter
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Dick Dale and surf’s greatest guitar players on riding the tidal wave of twang
By Ed Mitchell published
In tribute to the King of Surf Guitar: “They didn’t want anyone to play the guitar; They said it was the devil’s music”
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Review round-up: SG-style electrics under $/£1,000
By Ed Mitchell published
For those about to rock, we present four stellar guitars from Gibson, Guild, ESP LTD and Yamaha
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Review round-up: single-cut electric guitars under $/£1,000
By Ed Mitchell published
Four bang-for-your-buck rock machines from Epiphone, Gretsch, PRS and Hamer
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Bare Knuckle Ragnarok
By Ed Mitchell published
The active ’bucker slayer with a sweet side...
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Review round-up: mid-priced Strat-style guitars
By Ed Mitchell published
Four of the best S-types from Fender, G&L, Ernie Ball and Chapman
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