Guitarist 332 on sale now

BRAD PAISLEY

The US country star drops in for a rare UK interview. Find out his gear and tone secrets here

JIMMIE VAUGHAN

With his hot new solo record, Jimmie Vaughan is once again the leading light in the Lone Star State

DUANE EDDY

The legend of twang regales us with stories and reminisces about his 50-year guitar career

JOHN NORUM

The Europe man talks about the gear and playing on his great new solo record, Play Yard Blues

GUITARIST OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

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T-Rex pedals worth over £3,000 and a Michael Messer Blues resonator guitar

THE BEST GEAR REVIEWS - FIRST

Vox SDC-33 & SCC-33

Vigier Excalibur Kaos

Lag S1000PC-HOS Phil Campbell Signature

Hofner HCT-J17TR

Takamine EF440SCGN, ETN10-C, EF341SC & TF740FS

Crafter GLXE-6000/RSB

PRS Sweet 16

AER Cheeky D

Orange Rockerverb 50 RK50C 112 combo and RK50H head

Vocalist Live 3

Italia Mondial Classic Bass

Nomad Factory BBE Stomp Ware

T-Rex Room-Mate & Mudhoney II

And much more!

ON THE CD

Artist video, full audio and video gear demos and guitar lessons, with tab in the mag - learn rock, blues, acoustic, beginner, shred and a ton of great licks!

BUYING ADVICE AND Q&A

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