Latest articles by Guitarist
Music Man Mariposa Standard
"In a market saturated by the designs of yesteryear, Music Man and Omar Rodríquez- López create something a lot more original"
Star guitar lesson: Chris Buck's 5 ways to unlock the neck
Take a tutorial with the UK blues talent
Dimebag day: classic interview with Dimebag Darrell, July 1994
The late, great Pantera guitarist on Dean, Far Beyond Driven and more
Power-up your 12-bar blues chords with these 5 essential tips
When playing your way through a 12-bar blues, it's tempting to play each cycle or verse using exactly the same chord shapes.
7 essential tips for getting your guitar gig-ready
Top advice from top techs
Summer NAMM 2013: Martin announces Ed Sheeran LX1E signature guitar
'The A Team' star joins the A-list
In-depth: the history of P-90s, and how to pick one
We discuss the secrets of Gibson's enduring single-coil
Tone makers - Walrus Audio: “Common mistakes? Obsessing over gear rather than obsessing over your personal development”
They are the Walrus... we talk to the US effects gurus
DeArmond Model 2000 pickups: everything you need to know
70 years on from its Gretsch debut, we take a close look at the Model 2000 - aka the Dynasonic
Tone makers - Beetronics’ Filipe Pampuri: “Don’t let things get in the way of your playing - keep it simple”
We tap into the hivemind of the Brazilian stompbox maker
Tone makers - Zander Circuitry's Alex Millar: “Try gear that’s out of your comfort zone. It will unlock some interesting creative choices”
The effects buff on tweakability, lessons learned and moving MIDI on
Tone makers - Origin Effects’ Simon Keats: "I visited David Gilmour’s lock-up and compared a load of original Uni-Vibes"
Secrets, tone tips and mistakes to avoid
Best Strat-style guitars under $/£1,000 2023: affordable and mid-priced S-styles you need to play
The most pervasive, enduring and imitated of all guitar designs, Fender's iconic Strat might be the most adaptable instrument ever invented. Here we look at six affordable options for S-style guitars
Experience a jazz-fusion soloing masterclass with Soft Machine's John Etheridge
Learn some valuable lead lessons from the guitar ace
New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (May 2019)
All of the latest guitars, amps and pedals rated
Tone makers - Mad Professor's Harri Koski: “It’s my job to recognise the good tones and leave the bad tones out”
On heroes, vintage Fuzz Faces and tonal tips
In pictures: highlights of David Gilmour's astonishing guitar auction
We peruse the sale of the century
Tone makers - Red Panda’s Curt Malouin: “I try to design algorithms that behave in an organic way”
DSP, EQ and GAS with the digital effects maker
Tone makers - Brian Wampler: “I like to be forthcoming and let people know if a pedal is based on the skeleton of something else”
We talk to the Wampler pedals tone guru about history, sound secrets and the brands he loves
6 PAF pickup recreations you need to try
Les Paul-inspired humbuckers worth fitting in your guitar
Tim Shaw reveals the secrets behind Fender's American Performer pickups
We catch up with Fender’s pickup guru in his Nashville lair
