Latest articles by Owen Bailey
5 underrated Jimi Hendrix songs guitarists need to hear
JIMI AT 80: We all know and love the classics… but which tracks from Jimi Hendrix’s vast catalogue are unfairly overlooked?
5 songs guitarists need to hear by Andy Summers with The Police
From punk energy to jazz chops; modded vintage Teles to guitar synths… and no Every Breathe You Take in sight
5 songs guitarists need to hear by… Eric Clapton (that aren't Layla)
Five killer guitar performances that show why Slowhand has been a household name for seven decades and counting
5 underappreciated U2 songs guitarists need to hear by… The Edge
Celebrating Achtung Baby's 30th anniversary and other gems
5 songs guitarists need to hear by… BB King
The King Of The Blues was a pioneer, icon and a statesman of the music he played. But the fine details of his playing hold valuable lessons for guitarists of any genre
5 songs guitarists need to hear by… Blur
Blur’s Graham Coxon is one of the most unpredictable and pioneering British players of the last 30 years – so let’s hear five examples of his innovative style in action
5 songs guitarists need to hear by… Stevie Ray Vaughan
Essential guitar highlights from the Texan legend’s extensive back catalogue
10 of the greatest Gibson archtop guitar tones of all time
From Wes Montgomery to Mark Knopfler, Scotty Moore and the original electric guitar hero, Charlie Christian
10 sure-fire ways to make your lead guitar tone cut through the mix
Make your solos heard live with these top tips
Sera Golding's top five function band tips
Priceless advice from the Hyde Park Royal Wedding party star
How to make money from your function band
Make those wedding party and bar mitzvah cover sets pay
My Top 5 Guitar Things Of The Last 25 Years – Owen Bailey
Guitarist magazine celebrates its 25th Anniversary this issue with a special Collector's Edition, on sale now!
Sneak video preview of Guitarist's graphic guitar round-up
In issue 320, shortly to hit the shelves on 1 September, we've donned a pair of competitively priced shades to create the ultimate graphic-finish guitar roundup.
Line 6 sells, and Dave's buying
Megadeth's latest album United Abominations may well have shocked us with its metallic impertinence, but it was a pleasant surprise and a return to form nonetheless.