Better known for his work as the guitarist in Reverend and the Makers, the Sheffield-born songwriter has decided to put his inhibitions to one side and let his “pride and joy” guitars do the talking.
JHS Pedals supremo Josh Scott continues his exploration of the evolution of guitar effects with the introduction of another icon of American history. Brace yourself, we’re going down river.
Drawing on their love of Laurel Canyon-era records, lead-songwriter Sam Holmes and guitarist Harry Phillips discuss taking a sympathetic approach to playing guitar and the influence of a 1960 Silvertone U1.
In the decade since Tame Impala’s debut album, Kevin Parker’s psychedelic rock project has grown into a Grammy-nominated behemoth. But back then it was just about a man, his guitar and the Indian Ocean.
Reverend And The Makers’ guitarist goes it alone on a debut solo album that pays homage to two of his esteemed Sheffield peers yet achieves a charming elegance all of its own.
Ryley Walker puts down his Guild acoustic and goes prog on album five, although dragons and magical mushrooms are mercifully conspicuous by their absence.
Let’s just say this Eric Clapton Stratocaster arrives in kit form with no guarantee that the electronics are working. There’s only one way to find out.
A figure who wielded his Fender Strats like Excalibur? The forefather of neo-classical shred? A believer in the mystical, wearing tights and playing old madrigals? It can only be great Ritchie Blackmore.
Annie Clark is a defiantly individual and unconventional guitar player, but her style has certain hallmarks that anyone can use to freshen up their playing.
The ‘quiet one’ did his talking with his guitar, and while the shadows of Lennon and McCartney loomed large, he more than demonstrated that he had a songwriting genius all of his own.
For our second part of his exploration of the CAGED system and how it can help you, David Henriksson asks you to dig a little deeper into those tried and tested pentatonic boxes.
Better known for his work as the guitarist in Reverend and the Makers, the Sheffield-born songwriter has decided to put his inhibitions to one side and let his “pride and joy” guitars do the talking.
JHS Pedals supremo Josh Scott continues his exploration of the evolution of guitar effects with the introduction of another icon of American history. Brace yourself, we’re going down river.
Drawing on their love of Laurel Canyon-era records, lead-songwriter Sam Holmes and guitarist Harry Phillips discuss taking a sympathetic approach to playing guitar and the influence of a 1960 Silvertone U1.
In the decade since Tame Impala’s debut album, Kevin Parker’s psychedelic rock project has grown into a Grammy-nominated behemoth. But back then it was just about a man, his guitar and the Indian Ocean.
Reverend And The Makers’ guitarist goes it alone on a debut solo album that pays homage to two of his esteemed Sheffield peers yet achieves a charming elegance all of its own.
Ryley Walker puts down his Guild acoustic and goes prog on album five, although dragons and magical mushrooms are mercifully conspicuous by their absence.
Let’s just say this Eric Clapton Stratocaster arrives in kit form with no guarantee that the electronics are working. There’s only one way to find out.
A figure who wielded his Fender Strats like Excalibur? The forefather of neo-classical shred? A believer in the mystical, wearing tights and playing old madrigals? It can only be great Ritchie Blackmore.
Annie Clark is a defiantly individual and unconventional guitar player, but her style has certain hallmarks that anyone can use to freshen up their playing.
The ‘quiet one’ did his talking with his guitar, and while the shadows of Lennon and McCartney loomed large, he more than demonstrated that he had a songwriting genius all of his own.
For our second part of his exploration of the CAGED system and how it can help you, David Henriksson asks you to dig a little deeper into those tried and tested pentatonic boxes.
Finally set for release on DVD and Blu-ray, Martin Scorsese’s account of one of the greatest tours in the history of live music is “an alchemic mix of fact and fantasy”. Capturing carnival leader Bob Dylan at the peak of his powers, it’s worth watching for the all-star guitar playing alone.