Rod Brakes

Chet Atkins’ seminal signature archtop was a watershed for Gretsch…

Part of the Masterbilt series, the Zenith signalled a new era for Epiphone

Gibson’s multi-voiced tonal smorgasbord came in many guises...

We uncover the unique charms of an original V

A close look at a 1965 Charlie Christian blade-pickup ES-175

The Firebird VII blazes through the 60s at the top of the pecking order

Fender’s now-iconic blonde finish has been through many evolutions

After the revolution of the P-Bass, the Jazz made the four-string even cooler

Modest in features but big in tone

The Blur man on songwriting, gear and modding classics

The Noel Gallagher/Oasis guitarist on his role as six-string sideman

We track down the Tele-wielding, creative firebrand

Fender gets to third bass with a minor hit, the Bass VI…

Down memory lane with some pre-PAF tone machines

In a never-ending quest for new and inspiring sounds, Johnny’s obsession with guitars has yielded an impressive collection - here are just a few…

Gibson introduced their new top-of-the-range 300-series Electric Spanish model 355 Thinline Double-cutaway semi-hollowbody electric archtop guitar in 1958

If you’ve been debating the pros and cons of maple versus mahogany versus partially petrified marine relic bog oak, then here’s something that will really throw you off (or quite possibly on) course…

We visit the ex-Smiths man at his studio

We dive into the sparkling waters of the 12-string, from Delta Blues to The Beach Boys, with one of Fender’s lesser known classic guitars…