Latest articles by Michael Brown
Fender unveils new Classic Player and Squier models
Bountiful Strats, Tele and bass guitars revealed
T-Rex SoulMate
Not everyone enjoys the usual multi-effects trawl through screens of signal chains - T-Rex has a solution
Orange launches beginner-friendly Guitar Pack
New package includes guitar, amp, tuner and more
Seymour Duncan Dirty Deed Distortion
As well as its legendary pickups, Seymour Duncan is forging a name in FX, too
Boss reveals RC-1 Loop Station
With its Loop Station series, Boss has a long line in multi-featured loopers, but the RC-1 is its most straightforward and cost-effective stompbox yet, with an RRP of £95.
Ibanez RG9
When it was first unveiled in prototype form at Winter NAMM 2013, Ibanez's RG9 caused a fair bit of commotion, provoking delirium and bewilderment in equal measure
Schecter Blackjack ATX Solo-II
With its blood-red finish, the Schecter Blackjack ATX Solo-II is a deadly single-cut has looks that kill - not to mention playability to die for
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR
The idea behind the Hellraiser Hybrid is to combine the best features of two of Schecter's most popular models: the Hellraiser and Blackjack SLS
Schecter Stealth C-1
With its Satin Black finish and black hardware, the Stealth certainly lives up to its name
TC Electronic Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo
The Flashback goes retro, with a little help from Pro Guitar Shop...
Washburn HB45
Don't let the absence of f-holes confuse you; this semi-hol is hole-y through and through
Maybeshewill's 10 favourite instrumental bands
Ahead of the release of their fourth album, Fair Youth, ever-rising UK instrumental rockers Maybeshewill have kindly picked out 10 of their favourite (mostly) vocal-less bands.
Fender launches new Short Scale models
The Big F's Modern Player series is awash with unique takes on classic designs, but the addition of Short Scale instruments to the range introduces some of the most radical alterations yet.
Mooer Reecho Pro
Although best known for cheap and cheerful mini pedals loaded with familiar circuits, Mooer has been quietly beavering away on a series of larger, feature-heavy units
Cort G280
With such a well-rooted background in value-for-money rock axes, it's no surprise that Cort's G280 hot-rodded double-cut is one well put together instrument
Musikmesse 2015 in pictures: Epiphone Ltd Ed Tony Iommi Signature
An exclusive first look at the Black Sabbath guitarist's prototype signature
DigiTech Polara
Being part of American behemoth Harman Professional has its advantages: just ask DigiTech, which has the license to use sister company Lexicon's studio-grade reverbs
Alain Johannes talks lessons learned with Homme, Cornell and Lanegan
You might not know the name Alain Johannes, but chances are you've already heard his otherworldly guitar playing
Way Huge Saucy Box Overdrive
Legendary pedal designer Jeorge Tripps and his Way Huge boffins reckon they've nailed the secret recipe behind blended sounds
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork
EHX has set out to cram all its pitch-shifting knowhow into one Nano-enclosured dreambox
