The Left Field: Bill Orcutt plays blues from another dimension
The outsider guitarist melds Delta blues, punk and noise rock into his freewheeling improvisational style.
DIY: How to convert an Epiphone Flying V to 1950s spec (Part One)
Far rarer than Les Paul Standards of the same year, few people have even seen a 1958 Gibson Flying V in the flesh, let alone played one. We take an Epiphone Joe Bonamassa signature ‘Amos’ model and see how close we can get to the Holy Grail.
Why BB King’s Lucille was more than just any old guitar
On the anniversary of the legendary bluesman’s passing, we remember one of the most iconic instruments of all time.
Eight best wah pedals in 2019
Put the treadle to the metal with our guide to the best wah pedals in the business.
The Left Field: Play in OOIOO’s technicolour psych-rock wonderland
Meet the quirky Japanese band that inspired the Flaming Lips’ Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots.
How to restring a Bigsby guitar
The process isn't as complicated as most make it out to be.
12 best solid-state electric guitar amps
Once upon a time, tube tone was all that mattered to guitar players. But in 2019, there are many ways to sound great without a glass bottle in sight, whether at home or on the stage.
DIY Workshop: Converting a 1989 Greco into a 1954-style Les Paul Goldtop
An eight-part series documenting a worn single-cut’s journey to becoming a relic’ed Goldtop.
18 best Fender Telecasters in 2019
Here's a guide to ensure you get more twang for your buck.
10 best Telecaster neck pickups
For seven decades, Fender’s Telecaster has been a stone-cold classic. However, there’s always scope for a mod or two – so here’s our guide to the best replacement Tele neck pickups currently on the market.