Stephen Lawson

Cue massive outpouring of grief and inappropriate public displays of emotion, for Total Guitar's iconic Reviews Editor Ed Mitchell is leaving his full-time post on TG! Our Ed has decided to move back to his beloved Scotland and we need someone to replace him. Don't worry, though - we're not going to let him go just as easily as that. Ed will take his shed north of the border and continue to offer you advice on all your gear queries. This Shed will not be bulldozed! If you think you can fill the big man's shoes, read on...

Q. One of the strings on my guitar keeps breaking. It's always the same one. What could be causing it?

Jimi's producer gives insight on working with a guitar legend

Overwhelmed by Christmas spirit, I just thought I'd say a big thanks to everyone who bought or subscribed to TG this year.

Every month TG rates the latest recordings by NUMU students. So here goes…