Simon Bradley
Simon Bradley is a guitar and especially rock guitar expert who worked for Guitarist magazine and has in the past contributed to world-leading music and guitar titles like MusicRadar (obviously), Guitarist, Guitar World and Louder. What he doesn't know about Brian May's playing and, especially, the Red Special, isn't worth knowing.
Latest articles by Simon Bradley
Guitarist Diaries: a-Ha, iTunes Festival, London, 24th Friday
By Simon Bradley last updated
![Pagan gold: get it while you can!](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3548e782163321e90f7ecddef7049968-320-80.jpg)
Charvel So-Cal Style 1
By Simon Bradley last updated
The original hotrods are back!
![Slime green: not for shrinking violets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/61fe053a7909333744a653b6744e6907-320-80.jpg)
Charvel San Dimas Style 1
By Simon Bradley last updated
Rock thrills from the USA Production Model Series
![Leo's original solidbody outline given a serious rock makeover](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/547429d559d451f1787f946ea74ea68d-320-80.jpg)
Charvel San Dimas Style 2
By Simon Bradley last updated
A hotrod Tele-style rocker from the USA
Guitarist DVD: Mystery Foot Revealed
By Simon Bradley last updated
We've had many emails, letters and comments regarding The Guitarist Beginner's Guide to Tone DVD that we issued with GIT316, and we're very glad that you liked and enjoyed our guide to tone.
Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Plus
By Simon Bradley last updated
Here are details of a brand new single-coil from Seymour Duncan.
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Friday's Guitar Hero: Steve Vai
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we'll share our pick of the guitar wonders You Tube has to offer. This week: The Li'l Italian
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ESP Formula FR-II
By Simon Bradley last updated
A new design that brings ESP in to the mainstream
Backing Track: laid-back groove
By Simon Bradley last updated
Here's a groovy backing track to suit the hot sun we're enjoying. It'll help you get over England's shocking World Cup's exit too
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Gibson Day Saturday 26th June
By Simon Bradley last updated
Gibson Guitar celebrates Gibson Days this weekend at local Gibson dealers across the UK.
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Live Brian Setzer webcast
By Simon Bradley last updated
Watch The Quiffmeister's appearance at the Montreal Jazz Festival this Friday 25th June
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Takamine EN20C
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited. We recall Guitarist's first look at the excellent Takamine EN20C back in 1986.
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Jeff Beck & Brian Setzer remember Les Paul
By Simon Bradley last updated
Some great footage from Beck's Les Paul Tribute Concert
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Win an Extreme DVD
By Simon Bradley last updated
Win one of three copies of Extreme's Take Us Alive DVD
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Yamaha MSG Deluxe
By Simon Bradley last updated
Reviews Revisited: We look back at the Yamaha MSG Deluxe from 1989. This Martyn Booth-designed electric was one of Yamaha's best ever.
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How To Customise A Gretsch: The Full Story
By Simon Bradley last updated
The steps taken to turn a Gretsch G5120 Electromatic from an unboxed and brand new condition into something approaching the sheer beauty of the G6120SSC Brian Setzer
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