In Guitarist 309, on sale now…

THE ULTIMATE GUITAR LESSON
We asked a selection of top guitar tutors to reveal what it really takes to improve your playing. Here are the results: with lessons, tab, video AND bonus playing test

ON THE ROAD WITH… Queen + Paul Rodgers
Guitarist is granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access as the latest Queen + Paul Rodgers tour hits the road. Don't miss the exclusive video on the CD! It's access like never before!

INTERVIEWED
Bill Frisell, Lindsey Buckingham, Trivium, Glasvegas and many more

FIRST UK REVIEW
Gibson 2008 Les Paul Standard and Traditional on test, with full audio demo on the CD

THE BEST GEAR FIRST
Tons of reviews, including:

Squier Duo Sonic
Gibson Melody Maker
Italia electrics
Folk electro-acoustic round-up
Blackstar HT-5C
Bad Cat BC-50
Randall RM100KH & KH120RHS
Line 6 JM 4 Looper
Peavey Revalver

… and much more!

GEAR TIPS
Q&A, used gear buying advice and reader ads

ON YOUR CD
An exclusive video demo of Kirk Hammett's signature Randall RM100KH & KH120RHS amps, guitar lessons, audio demos of all the latest gear… And the Guitarist Test - will your playing pass?

Guitarist issue 309 is on sale now, priced £5.50