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![The RO-127 is constructed from some high-quality tonewoods.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cc55fac4c195e5c6a40bccb7a18116a6-320-80.jpg)
Recording King RO-127
By Ed Mitchell last updated
A small-bodied tone monster with brilliant tones
![Tone freaks take note: you'll find plenty of firepower at your disposal.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/03287c61bbeb8a7cbf3b598659df32e4-320-80.jpg)
Peavey HP Single Cut SC-3
By Ed Mitchell last updated
When it comes to humbuckers, three could be your new magic number
![The SP-7's on/off footswitch doubles as a tap control.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23531ca27b01b65f8185b49f3e9bb1bc-320-80.jpg)
Hardwire SP-7 Stereo Phaser
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Every phaser sound you could ever possibly need - in one box
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Lamb of God interview (Monster Riffs Week)
By Ed Mitchell last updated
When it comes to monsters, Lamb of God's 'Redneck' riff could give Godzilla a run for his money. The riff's creator, Mark Morton, talks to TG about the birth of a modern metal behemoth...
Guitar Repairs 101: Coil-splitting a humbucking pickup (part five)
By Ed Mitchell last updated
In the fifth instalment of the Guitar Repairs 101 column, Ed talks us through the soldering processes involved in coil-splitting a humbucking pickup.
![The Spider Valve has the much-loved Celestion Vintage 30 speaker onboard.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5fa5c1f91165486ca99f0764691745a0-320-80.jpg)
Line 6 Spider Valve MkII
By Ed Mitchell last updated
New hybrid amp from Line 6 and valve kings Bogner
![You don't have to be an Elvis fan to love this guitar.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/97f72afaef9a6fc34c8cf4703c80fe9a-320-80.jpg)
Epiphone Emperor Swingster
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Meat and potatoes rockabilly machine with extra tonal gravy
![The dual humbuckers pack a punch, but we'd like to have seen a coil-splitting option too.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aab08b716577858aa2efad99fb361c64-320-80.jpg)
Ibanez GRG010LTD
By Ed Mitchell last updated
This bright yellow axe may be Ibanez's wackiest looking guitar yet
Guitar Repairs 101: Coil-splitting a humbucking pickup (part six)
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Ed Mitchell (of Ed's Shed-fame) tackles the tasks that we can't fit in the mag!
![The tonal versatility of the powerful Rockfield Mafia humbuckers took us by surprise.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3e7829d36f6f6afb5d4819635a889e29-320-80.jpg)
BC Rich Zoltan Bathory Signature ASM
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist's new model gets a thumbs up
Hank Marvin interview: 'The Shadows' album track by track
By Ed Mitchell last updated
One of the most influential guitarists ever talks TG through 'The Shadows'
![One of the finishes available is a classic three-tone sunburst.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2063a622b87f45398a736820175252e-320-80.jpg)
Schecter PT Fastback
By Ed Mitchell last updated
A traditionally styled tribute to Townshend
![The Schecter PT is based on models played by Townshend in the '80s.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4f52ecc8522c3ec35c4b2c82a8a5e36e-320-80.jpg)
Schecter PT
By Ed Mitchell last updated
It may not be a Townshend signature model, but it's a definite tribute
![The G5191TMS is new version of Tim Armstrong's Korean-made signature model](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/571f6a56223f183fae6baf5139045dc5-320-80.jpg)
Gretsch G5191TMS Tim Armstrong Electromatic
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Here's one pimped punk classic that could make your day. But don't you dare call it pink...
![Despite its novelty appearance, the Mahalo MGL1 is a serious instrument, with its lone pickup pumping out a ballsy tone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c246ae6136b58d1968bab15173edbcc5-320-80.jpg)
Mahalo MLG1 lap steel
By Ed Mitchell last updated
If your playing is on the slide, try this son of a beach on for size
![The big difference between the E-72 and it's six-string brother is the genuine Floyd Rose double-locking vibrato with matching top nut](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bbacc55c2ded240501428aa3442e0be0-320-80.jpg)
Manson Guitars ET-72
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Matt Bellamy's favourite guitar firm enters the djent arena with this beautiful seven-string
![The High-Gloss Black finish couldn't be better applied if they'd put Michelangelo on the job](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5884de0691ebee8c26634c77b5101a70-320-80.jpg)
Manson E-62
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Ladies and djents, meet a new brutish-sounding recruit to the Manson family whose choice of pickups takes you beyond the metal microgenre
Guitar Repairs 101: Coil-splitting a humbucking pickup (part four)
By Ed Mitchell last updated
In the fourth instalment of the Guitar Repairs 101 column, Ed talks us through the soldering processes involved in coil-splitting a humbucking pickup.
![This hulking slab of mahogany produces amazing sustain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4105dc7825366e92645b3800a6697cbd-320-80.jpg)
PRS SE Nick Catanese
By Ed Mitchell last updated
PRS continues its love for metal axes
![No prizes for guessing where the inspiration for this guitar comes from.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f7fee5f2da919bd1ac11c4236bb0e9de-320-80.jpg)
Tanglewood TSB C 58 LTD2
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Meet the electric guitar with a personality crisis - in a good way
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25 new blues artists you need to hear!
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Keeping blues music alive in 2010
![Blues Week continues as we present our guide to the best female blues artists ever, starting off with the original Queen of the Blues - Mamie Smith](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/229b983619e45aa9ec573e4f537ada10-320-80.jpg)
The 25 best female blues artists ever
By Ed Mitchell last updated
It's not just bluesmen who should be on your stereo
![Electric guitarists after the resonator sound will love the Folkstar's playability.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1193e81876593c45d54e02255e494d5a-320-80.jpg)
Eastwood Airline Folkstar
By Ed Mitchell last updated
Eastwood's latest retro tone machine is more than just a pretty face
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