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NAMM 2021: Get a close look at the first instruments aged by Gibson’s Murphy Lab
The ultimate relic jobs?NAMM 2021: Vox previews new Giulietta, Mark III guitar models and more
A glimpse at the brand's future six-string offerings.NAMM 2021: Gibson outlines sprawling collection of new artist models for 2021
Including Custom Shop models for Peter Frampton, Marcus King, Tom Petty and many more.NAMM 2021: Gibson updates Original, Modern Collections with new ES models and non-reverse Thunderbird bass
The brand's new-for-2021 models have landed.
- Features
“I wanted to create an amp where if I was going to a blues gig, all I’d need is the amp” Carmen Vandenberg on...
The Bones UK guitarist and one-time Jeff Beck collaborator tells us why the new limited-edition signature Blackstar CV30 is her perfect amp.Amp FAQ: What is a cap job and what do filter caps do?
Over time, many tube amplifiers end up suffering from bulging, leaky capacitors and it can make them noisy or unusable.Why Texan brand BA Ferguson builds guitars inspired by their maker’s heritage
The man behind BA Ferguson Guitars, Ramon ‘Boot’ Arreola Jr, has developed a penchant for guitar building that evokes stories of his dual-heritage upbringing and his love of community.Meet St Barbe, the jazz-rockers looking to bring a fresh sound to your ears in 2021
The genre-bending trio smash together alt-rock and jazz to create a fresh, interesting space somewhere in between…
- Reviews
The Genius Of… Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue by Martin Scorsese
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 aloneReview: Ernie Ball VPJR Tuner
With its two-in-one approach, Ernie Ball’s latest innovation aims to combine two functional stalwarts to give you more room for sexy stuff on your board, with some handy extra features to boot.The Big Listen: Buck Meek – Two Saviors
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Heavily overdriven and distorted electric guitar tones have been around a lot longer than you might think.DIY Workshop: Build your own fuzz pedal
How to build a basic Fuzz Face clone from scratch and turn it into a ‘boutique’ version with precision biasing, transistor switching and more.Tech Talk: An emergency Christmas repair
Fixing a tiny guitar presents unique challenges
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Rod Fogg -We head into psychedelic territory in our second part of our John Lennon lesson, as we explore the chords and sequences used by a man spreading his creative wings.How to play blues like Gary Moore
The Northern Irish bluesman’s kinetic style fused blues and rock with a virtuosity that inspired scores of guitar players – here are the fundamentals of his technique.How to play chords like John Lennon Part 1
Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
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