Michael Brown
Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.
Latest articles by Michael Brown
Wolves Like Us - Black Soul Choir review
By Michael Brown last updated
Fans of Kvelertak, Baroness and Thrice should check out this Oslo post-hardcore foursome
TC Electronic Ditto Looper X2
By Michael Brown last updated
The effects firm's latest looper adds some clever features and nifty effects
In pictures: Godin Richmond Dorchester with Bigsby unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
Vibrato-ready retro tone machine
Electro-Harmonix Slammi
By Michael Brown last updated
Promising to revolutionise foot-controlled pitch shifting
In pictures: Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
Compact stereo combo outta the box
Peavey ValveKing Combo 50
By Michael Brown last updated
Big on features and big on tones: it's the return of the 'King
Ibanez Roadcore RC320M
By Michael Brown last updated
An oh-so-desirable double-cut that's cool to the 'core
TC Electronic Vortex Mini Flanger
By Michael Brown last updated
The miniaturisation of the guitar world continues apace
Philip Sayce demos the Yamaha THR10
By Michael Brown last updated
In recent years, Yamaha's THR10 has staked its claim as the guitarist's practice amp of choice, and now, blues ace Philip Sayce has put that to the test.
Epiphone launches Slash Les Paul guitar packages
By Michael Brown last updated
New 'AFD' Les Paul Performance Pack and 'AFD' Guitar Outfit unveiled
TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus
By Michael Brown last updated
Tiny pedal offering huge flexibility, thanks to TC's TonePrints
EVH reveals new Circles finish for Striped Series guitar
By Michael Brown last updated
The Striped Series has been seriously in demand since its introduction in early 2013, and the fervour shows no sign of letting up with the addition of a whole new outlandish finish, named 'Circles'.
Jackson Chris Broderick Pro Series Soloist 6
By Michael Brown last updated
Megadeth's latest axe-slinger takes no prisoners with this cut-price signature model
Vox Soundbox Mini
By Michael Brown last updated
The latest box of tricks from the Brit amp legends
In pictures: DigiTech Luxe & Drop unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
A new pair of pitch-shift-based pedals
Electro-Harmonix EHX Tortion
By Michael Brown last updated
Another day another thoroughly convincing EHX overdrive pedal
Mesa/Boogie unveils Cabclone cabinet simulator
By Michael Brown last updated
It's a company traditionally associated with rows of 4x12s, but Mesa/Boogie has now unleashed the Cabclone cabinet simulator, which does away with those pesky cabinets.
5 great blues-rock fuzz pedals
By Michael Brown last updated
Our favourite recent fuzzes
Summer NAMM 2014: ESP introduces new Metallica and Jeff Hanneman models
By Michael Brown last updated
For summer NAMM 2014, ESP Guitars has lifted the lid on two new tribute guitars for metal legends Metallica and Slayer axeman Jeff Hanneman, both of which will be available in the UK later this year.
In pictures: PRS SE Zach Myers Signature unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
The Shinedown man's guitar under the spotlight
Sabre Syren 6
By Michael Brown last updated
We take a look at a model from a UK firm offering hand-built guitars at production-line prices
Danelectro DC 59M NOS
By Michael Brown last updated
Jimmy Page's 'other' guitar is back in black - with a pair of 15-year-old pups in tow
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