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
![A proper gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the Fiesta Red finish looks and feels like the real deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ec4de6d311881783868d2c72c70afeb-320-80.jpg)
Fender Classic Series '60s Jaguar Lacquer
By Michael Brown last updated
The offset gets a nitro finish
![The Jazz is designed to look like it's already received a few decades of touring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/80aae773e7219750d576356835638804-320-80.jpg)
Fender Road Worn '60s Jazzmaster
By Michael Brown last updated
Flicking through the Fender catalogue today, it's hard to believe that the company ever discontinued the Jazzmaster
![You might be surprised at how much difference a stand can make to your combo's tone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/19f096a3275d495d6681acab8d2097c3-320-80.jpg)
IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R430 Stand
By Michael Brown last updated
Tone enhancing combo stand and acoustic isolator
![Fretboard F-One Oil works on all unfinished rosewood, ebony and maple 'boards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/090a44bc9872ee5738358bbfe1db880b-320-80.jpg)
MusicNomad Fretboard F-One Oil
By Michael Brown last updated
A cost-effective fretboard cleaner that gets results
![The pedal's parameters can be fine-tuned with the two rotary knobs and there's a tuner output](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2bc85f726c31403a5da951125fe5d5c8-320-80.jpg)
Ernie Ball MVP Most Valuable Pedal
By Michael Brown last updated
A volume pedal that incorporates a 20dB boost? That's worth shouting about…
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In pictures: Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
Textural guitar master's 'master
![The green box of divine delay.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/53f217c0b5f13ba2a2e1f0782fb2ea1f-320-80.jpg)
In praise of: Line 6 DL4
By Michael Brown last updated
The Line 6 DL4 delay modeller shook things up, boasting models of 16 classic delay effects that you'd struggle to get hold of without a formidable overdraft
![It's understated in looks, but the Jim Root's EMG pickups make it hard to ignore when plugged in](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d699c66fbba55293c33e2a4c0d80852a-320-80.jpg)
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster
By Michael Brown last updated
Matt black finish, black hardware, EMG humbuckers... One thing's for sure - Jim's Jazzmaster ain't for jazz
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In pictures: TC Electronic Minis unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
TonePrint pedals get a smaller footprint
![As well as the gleaming panel and array of knobs this pedal packs Boss's Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3f7707348ff81a97f6c5618263878b04-320-80.jpg)
Boss DS-1X Distortion
By Michael Brown last updated
A new twist on the iconic Boss stompbox
![The RP360 XP's LCD screen is brilliant - you'll have no problems reading patch names or choosing effects](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66c5a059b7ccd42910f413791a7cb553-320-80.jpg)
DigiTech RP360 XP
By Michael Brown last updated
The multi-effects box with 360 degrees of functionality
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In pictures: Sabre Syren 6 unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
A shred-ready double-cut with the personal touch
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Rig tour: Mastodon
By Rob Laing, Michael Brown last updated
The metal kings recently rampaged through Europe, with an impressive array of interesting gear in tow
![The S2 line's build quality is immaculate: there wasn't a spot of lacquer out of place on our review model](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b9acebdf922da3955c50e65724414948-320-80.jpg)
PRS S2 Standard 24
By Michael Brown last updated
Other than the solid-colour finish, pickguard-mounted electronics and missing maple top, the PRS S2 Standard is spec'd the same as the 'regular' S2 Custom 24, right down to the S2 locking tuners
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ArcTanGent Festival announces new additions to line-up
By Michael Brown, Rob Laing last updated
A bevy of new bands unveiled for alt-rock/post-rock/prog event
![The Electric Loog requires some self assembly, which the designers reckon helps new players bond with the instrument](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a761677d4703c31b7c207b8c2290b7e1-320-80.jpg)
Electric Loog
By Michael Brown last updated
Meet the guitar with the shortest scale of all
![The CCD also boasts a low knob, which allows you to cut the compressed signal's low-end](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9d6100d9f88097b03ebf2fe4a59130be-320-80.jpg)
MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
By Michael Brown last updated
The Custom Shop line has taken MXR into the upper echelons of the pedal market and it shows no sign of stopping with this Custom Comp Deluxe
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PRS launches SE Santana Standard guitars
By Michael Brown last updated
Following the success of 2014's £399 SE Standard range, PRS has announced that two Santana models will join the family: the Santana Standard and Santana Standard Special.
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Electro-Harmonix launches Good Vibes modulation pedal
By Michael Brown last updated
Judging from the number of vibes we witnessed at NAMM, the Uni-Vibe is on its way back, and Electro-Harmonix is the latest company to get in on the act with the Good Vibes chorus/vibrato.
![As you can see, the low strings are coursed like a 12-string, the high ones left single](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e0312109b1bf80471e4cc27e26a2064f-320-80.jpg)
Unique PRS 9-string revealed and demoed
By Will Groves, Michael Brown last updated
Haskett, ex of the Rollins Band, worked closely with Paul Reed Smith and his team to create this fascinating one-off.
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In pictures: Dunlop Cry Baby Mini Wah CBM95 unboxed
By Michael Brown last updated
We unwrap the baby Baby – with video!
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