Latest articles by Simon Bradley
DigiTech Announce The iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard
The line between real and virtual effects just became more blurred than ever. Use an iPad to create your own custom pedalboard to use in real time and in the traditional manner? Oh yes...
New Tuners From Korg
We welcome the imminent release of two new tuners from Korg, the GA-1 Guitar/Bass Tuner and CA-1 Chromatic Tuner.
D’Addario Strings Giveaway
If there’s one thing all guitarists need, it’s strings and, thanks to our friends at D’Addario, we have a few sets to send your way.
Fender Vibro Champ XD
A new combo with a very familiar look and vibe that offers Fender-flavoured voicings and onboard DSP.
Vintage Icon V100
Just when we thought it was safe: a new slant on the whole ageing shebang from Vintage…
NAMM 2007 Highlights: Fender Amps
There’s a real buzz surrounding Fender’s amplification department, with two new combos guaranteed to make tonehounds prick up their ears.
Gibson Slash Vermillion Les Paul
It's refreshing to see new Slash models that aren't clad in the classic light Honeyburst, and the man himself has certainly been favouring this Vermillion version of late
Epiphone Slash Rosso Corsa Les Paul
This is the Epiphone version of a limited-edition Gibson that's no longer available
The evolution of ESP's E-II brand
We speak to ESP reps from both USA and Japan in an effort to find out how the company's product line restructuring impacts the guitars its producing
ESP E-II ST-2 Rosewood
With some serious re-organisation within the ranks of ESP, we take a look at the new E-II range and a brand new design
ESP E-II Mystique QM
With some serious re-organisation within the ranks of ESP, we take a look at a brand new design for the E-II range
Peerless Retromatic 131
With vintage fetishism showing few signs of abating, Peerless shows its rivals how its done
Farida M-15E
While you may be forgiven for assuming that the Farida M-15E is a travel acoustic due to its smaller body size, it is in fact what's known as a parlour guitar
Farida D-15E
Farida produces a good number of dreadnoughts and, with a body depth a shade over 96mm (3.78 inches), the D-15E is a tad narrower than this reviewer's stock Takamine dreadnought
Farida R-15E
The first thing we notice with this guitar is how attractive the mahogany top is. The R-15E's gloss finish brings out the subtle grain nicely, and the finishing is of a high standard
