Rob Power
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![Learn to play the Ace way.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/125646b5c124c2280ea2663416f7a843-320-80.jpg)
ICMP launches Ace Academy
By Rob Power last updated
Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace has unveiled a new course at the ICMP called the Ace Academy
![A pair of Vs in flight: graceful.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/26550892b4c766d32f0aa5c59e1e9bff-320-80.jpg)
Gibson unleashes a pair of new Flying Vs
By Rob Power last updated
Gibson has launched two new Flying Vs
![Is it a car? Is it a guitar? It's a guitar.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c06ba77006f0b0bf5a61efa557dac52a-320-80.jpg)
Harrison Guitar Works unveil the Alfa Romeo
By Rob Power last updated
Harrison Guitar Works has teamed up with Alfa Romeo to create a distinctive limited edition guitar
![Strum along to these seasonal classics...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a557a878496f53618c3ef7aa7c61474a-320-80.jpg)
How to play 9 great Christmas songs
By Rob Power last updated
We're rounded up our favourite YouTube tutorials on the greatest seasonal classics
![Three new pedals on the way from Digitech...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/078766efa530551396f6fbe63d738179-320-80.jpg)
Digitech reissues DOD Envelope Filter 440
By Rob Power last updated
Digitech has reissued the classic DOD Envelope Filter 440, and anounced the Drop polyphonic drop tune and Luxe polyphonice detune pedal
![Delay obsessives, this way...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bae08383b99eba6b54f31c764696f06b-320-80.jpg)
TC Electronic unveils Alter Ego X4 Vintage Echo
By Rob Power last updated
Alter Ego Delay upgraded with vintage style echo sounds
![Is it an ES? Is it a Les Paul? Well, it's both isn't it?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d3e8b3d110b5a4012ac9cb7d39c9aa8c-320-80.jpg)
Gibson unveils ES-Les Paul
By Rob Power last updated
Gibson has combined the ES and Les Paul designs to create a new model, the ES-Les Paul
![BB King first names his guitar in 1949.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9067d817e552a4003f78253ee09270c5-320-80.jpg)
Gibson celebrates 65 years of Lucille
By Rob Power last updated
Gibson is celebrating 65 years of BB King's famous Lucille with a new signature guitar
![Alex Turner: flying the flag for the Strat in the new millenium.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/007d2c3c715859e2521a298b0e2468b7-320-80.jpg)
Who is the greatest Strat player of the 21st century?
By Rob Power last updated
Alex Turner has been flying the flag for the Strat in the new millenium
![U2's finest, not playing Fenders.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/95c5dda62e08fa47bb2e867d2b232bba-320-80.jpg)
Bono and The Edge join Fender board of directors
By Rob Power last updated
Bono and The Edge are set to join the Fender board of directors and work on new ideas with the manufacturer
![Look at those lovely Muffs.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d60c957cbc28d96c80f42a0ffe3b0de4-320-80.jpg)
Electro-Harmonix unleashes two new Big Muffs
By Rob Power last updated
Electro-Harmonix has launched two new versions of the Big Muff: the Delixe Big Muff and he Nano Bass Big Muff
![This pair will set you back a pretty penny.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/571059a3672602b8696ab1b56fc1c86e-320-80.jpg)
Gibson unveils two new Les Pauls
By Rob Power last updated
Gibson has announced two new Les Paul models in the shape of the Les Paul Supreme and the Southern Rock '59 Tribute
!["Off we went, exploding grandfather clock and all."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e46e0b17832a60c345659bc931364263-320-80.jpg)
Neil Innes talks Bonzos, Beatles, Rutles and more
By Rob Power last updated
Neil Innnes talkes The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Magical Mystery Tour, The Rutles, Monty Python and much more besides...
![British guitar hero gives self-tuning system the horns up.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8fa0970ee4bd9e23132f0ee6cba3704f-320-80.jpg)
Guthrie Govan signs up for Tronical
By Rob Power last updated
Guthrie Govan has endorsed self-tuning system Tronical
![The Mark III is an unusual shape, but a deliciously retro one that both looks the part and feels incredibly light](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9f8a0e9e96323751290bc45670cf157e-320-80.jpg)
Vox Mark III
By Rob Power last updated
This tear-shaped British icon of the 1960s is back to turn heads, in affordable form
![We take a tour at the room The Beatles made famous.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/1a41eb73a13638396fc71cf953824d75-320-80.jpg)
In pictures: Studio Two at Abbey Road
By Rob Power last updated
MusicRadar takes a tour of the legendary west London recording studio where The Beatles recorded throughout the '60s
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Music in the movies: the top 20 moments
By Rob Power last updated
The best musical scenes in film
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The 20 best music documentaries
By Rob Power last updated
Some may tell you otherwise, but for us, it's never just about the music. It's about the process: the blood, sweat and (most likely) beers that went into an album, a gig or an entire career.
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15 guitar pedals we wish existed
By Rob Power last updated
Stompboxes that would improve every guitarist's life
![It doesn't get much worse than this](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ac0c7e2c7c067aab3ad783113c479fe-320-80.jpg)
14 of the worst onstage disasters for guitarists
By Rob Power last updated
Getting up on a stage in front of actual, living humans isn't easy. But it's a whole lot harder when things go wrong. And they will go wrong, friends. So very wrong.
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The 10 worst things about being a guitarist
By Rob Power last updated
You love guitars. That's why you're on MusicRadar, reading reviews of guitars you are quite certain you need, indulging your passion.
![Check in to the nose-break hotel…](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e10a0406bac3a23929db33866f0ae092-320-80.jpg)
Tiger style: 9 reasons why playing guitar is like practising martial arts
By Rob Power last updated
How to channel kung fu in your playing
![In the event of a power cut, this could be you. All Christmas day long.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ebfe15a78bd898ee8588b27956a4347-320-80.jpg)
The guitarist's guide to Christmas: 10 essential tips for surviving the holiday season
By Rob Power last updated
Gear yourself up for the most/least wonderful time of the year
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