Mick Taylor
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![The Studio Pro features a slightly upward-angled baffle to aid upwards projection, and a removable back panel section](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2a45974574603f043f9a48267d9c551-320-80.jpg)
Zilla Studio Pro 2x12 cabinet
By Mick Taylor last updated
Pick your own speakers - or customise an existing model
![Gloss nitrocellulose clear coats reveal a figured maple top that blends to solid red](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dcc2470f87aaff2a5fddb047df94b496-320-80.jpg)
Gibson SG Deluxe
By Mick Taylor last updated
Gibson's beloved enfant terrible combs its hair, puts on a posh new coat and heads out to party
![We've opted for fairly inoffensive black and white, but Zilla offers up to 40 different standard vinyl/Tolex colour options at zero upcharge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2a45974574603f043f9a48267d9c551-320-80.jpg)
Zilla Custom 4x10 cabinet
By Mick Taylor last updated
Another quality speaker cab for a sensible price
![It's a lovely design, suitable - practically and aesthetically - both on stage and in the studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bcaa68c6118903ee656749f85304353e-320-80.jpg)
Radial Firefly Tube Direct Box
By Mick Taylor last updated
For when you're ready to get very serious about your direct signal
![We take a look at where the magic happens](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d0f517f0f3ee687b2e052305a5d181c2-320-80.jpg)
Gibson Memphis factory tour
By Mick Taylor last updated
We take a walk with Gibson Memphis R&D and product development manager Mike Voltz
![There are 10 separate send-and-return loops, enabling you to assign any combination of pedals to one of 14 footswitch 'presets'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/421a878ab0740917655f4f1e0e66ede6-320-80.jpg)
TheGigRig G2
By Mick Taylor last updated
Comprehensive yet simple effects and system switching control
![Bob's own guitar at NAMM!](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e4951a64bbc070e2939301ed6f25327a-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2014: Gibson shows Bob Dylan SJ-200 model
By Mick Taylor last updated
Collaboration between Gibson and Dylan shown off in Anaheim
![CF Martin IV with 000-28K Authentic 1921](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/704f5e7add7c862945202b5ee0993edd-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2014: Martin stand in pictures
By Mick Taylor last updated
NAMM 2014: We check out the Martin stand over in Anaheim
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NAMM 2014: Taylor Guitars stand in pictures
By Mick Taylor last updated
Enjoy this guided tour of the Taylor stand at this year's Winter NAMM
![The F-30 is Guild's take on the curvier, thinner, orchestra-style instrument beloved of all manner of folkies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/771ef78b5c7d1d1cd57a4b56e8d768b0-320-80.jpg)
Guild Standard F-30
By Mick Taylor last updated
An iconic Guild guitar, reborn for modern times and ready to be your lifelong partner
!["If the crowd are up for it, you completely forget about the room."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8f2c5160568ce8e4122735404e56cf10-320-80.jpg)
Gabrielle Aplin on arenas, acoustics and Joni Mitchell
By Mick Taylor last updated
"Nobody has any money, but if they'll like it, they'll still buy it."
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Guitarist's first iPad app
By Mick Taylor last updated
The 50 Best Guitars To Play Before You Die for iPad, available now on iTunes!
![For small gigging and realistic recording volumes this is a great sounding amp.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b95063a83a2af40f2ecfab8ced14dedd-320-80.jpg)
Jet City JCA2112RC
By Mick Taylor last updated
A new brand at a great price with some big-name pedigree
![Incredible build quality is matched by a very high price-tag.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f7713e46a4fb509bfe77bdc1f9358c5a-320-80.jpg)
PRS Angelus Custom
By Mick Taylor last updated
PRS enters the acoustic world with a suitably spec'd and priced flat top
![The Super-Sonic 22: a mid-power revelation.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/446a4e169180406c3176814d431e4e23-320-80.jpg)
Fender Super-Sonic 22 combo
By Mick Taylor last updated
Fender classic cleans plus all new tonehound focused, thick distortion
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Want a job in music?
By Mick Taylor last updated
With clearing coming up, you might be considering your next move. How about music school?
![If you can't hold a tune the Vocalist Live 3 won't help you.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f5c3fcd33cc349625942caeff22a5efd-320-80.jpg)
DigiTech Vocalist Live 3
By Mick Taylor last updated
Wouldn't it be great to have two backing singers who fitted in your gig bag?
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Brad Paisley's Gear
By Mick Taylor last updated
Guitarist Extra: We take a tour of country megastar Brad Paisley's on-stage rig during his recent visit to the UK
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Valve amp vs modelling in Apple Logic
By Mick Taylor last updated
Long term test: Issue 332: Here we compare a small valve amp mic'd, with some digitally created sounds in Apple Logic Amp Designer and Pedalboard plug-in, in a simple home-recording set-up.
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PRS 25 DGT - hands on
By Mick Taylor last updated
Incoming Gear: We hand-picked the woods back in issue 327, and now it's finally here! One of 25 custom-order PRS guitars to celebrate 25 Years of PRS and 25 Years Of Guitarist
![One of a pair of Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro II Slash humbuckers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/68522042245e737b75a7b89eef21c5b4-320-80.jpg)
Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul
By Mick Taylor last updated
See the video, read the in-depth review
Gear Tips & Advice: PRS SE Custom Trem
By Mick Taylor last updated
We answer gear buying and maintenance advice questions every issue in Guitarist. Here's one of the latest from issue 328…
![The pedal offers a great range of blues, country and Americana tones.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/da0dfe8268cf1f0d4f57316cab07f228-320-80.jpg)
Wampler Paisley Drive
By Mick Taylor last updated
One of the world's leading guitarists puts his name to an overdrive pedal
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