- News
Orange is giving away over $10,000 worth of gear this Christmas
The winners will be announced across December.Framus launches the Burgundy Blackburst Transparent High Polish D-series Idolmaker
The popular shape gets a new finish.Tim Henson teases a new Polyphia album on YouTube
Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson has released a teaser for Polyphia’s fourth studio album. You can watch the clip above. The short video features Henson’s signature...
- Features
Meet The Winstons and their retro psychedelic world
The Winstons’ latest album, Smith, sounds like it could have fallen out of the blooming garden of 60s British psychedelia.Gear Of The Year: Best effects pedals of 2019
Pedals are a vital part of a guitarist's rig, and thankfully, 2019 was a great year for effects units. From the Strymon Volante, an exceptional echo machine, to the Beetronics Swarm, a devastating fuzz box, this year saw the introduction of dozens of great pedals.Rare Guitars: Rory Gallagher’s 1967 VOX Mark XII Special
If it wasn't for Brian Jones, Rory would have never gotten this guitar.Ash’s Tim Wheeler on the guitars and music that have inspired a 25-year career
The Ash frontman and guitarist talks Flying Vs, bleeding his way through gigs and being a very mediocre slide guitar player.
- Reviews
Review: Taylor 562ce 12-string
V-Class bracing has already produced stunning results in Taylor’s six-string acoustic line, but what happens when Andy Powers turns his attention to the 12-string?Review: Boss Katana-100 MkII
Boss’s Katana digital amps are widely acclaimed for their versatility. Here’s a look at the middle of the new MkII range, the 1x12 100-watt model.Review: Boss Katana-100/212 MkII
Two speakers, 10 amp models, 60 effects, 100 watts – do the numbers add up for the flagship combo of the Boss Katana MkII digital amplifier line?Review: Auden Artist Mahogany Julia and Artist Rosewood Julia
Auden’s popular singer-songwriter-inspired 00 model comes in two distinct flavours, but which should you buy?
- Gear
Orange is giving away over $10,000 worth of gear this Christmas
The winners will be announced across December.Framus launches the Burgundy Blackburst Transparent High Polish D-series Idolmaker
The popular shape gets a new finish.Neo Instruments condenses the Ventilator into the Micro VENT 122 and 16
The two pedals offer vintage leslie sounds in a small footprintMojotone announces the ’59 P.A.F. Humbucker Set
A true-to-spec recreation of the iconic Gibson pickup.MusicNomad’s GRIP Bridge Pin Puller protects your acoustic as you change strings
No more marks on your guitar.
- Guides
10 new pedals and effects units: December 2019
Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.12 best pedalboard amps to buy in 2019
If you’re thinking of adding a pedalboard-sized amp to your rig, check out our picks of the best examples on the market today.The best gear of the decade: 2010-2019
Here are the 10 pieces of guitar gear that represent the most game-changing, innovative and desirable product releases of the last 10 years.Eight best PAF pickups to buy in 2019
If you're after accurately vintage-spec'ed PAFs, check out our picks of the best examples out there.
- Learn
How to play Red Hot Chili Peppers-style chords (Part Two)
Rod Fogg -This time around we examine John Frusciante's chord voicings and sequences.How to play Red Hot Chili Peppers-style chords (Part One)
Rod Fogg -The Red Hot Chili Peppers have had several hot-shot guitar players in their long career, but none has been as influential as John Frusciante. Here, we take a look at his approach to fingerpicked chords.Chord Clinic: How to play Arctic Monkeys-style chords
Rod Fogg -We take a look at chord sequences inspired by Alex Turner and Jamie Cook, and find that they tend to be anything but predictable.Essential Blues Guitar Lessons Part Eight: Double Stops
We're taking a look at a concept that will add something new to your lead playing: double stops.
- Magazine
- Gear Of The Year 2019
- News
Orange is giving away over $10,000 worth of gear this Christmas
The winners will be announced across December.Framus launches the Burgundy Blackburst Transparent High Polish D-series Idolmaker
The popular shape gets a new finish.Tim Henson teases a new Polyphia album on YouTube
Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson has released a teaser for Polyphia’s fourth studio album. You can watch the clip above. The short video features Henson’s signature...
- Features
Meet The Winstons and their retro psychedelic world
The Winstons’ latest album, Smith, sounds like it could have fallen out of the blooming garden of 60s British psychedelia.Gear Of The Year: Best effects pedals of 2019
Pedals are a vital part of a guitarist's rig, and thankfully, 2019 was a great year for effects units. From the Strymon Volante, an exceptional echo machine, to the Beetronics Swarm, a devastating fuzz box, this year saw the introduction of dozens of great pedals.Rare Guitars: Rory Gallagher’s 1967 VOX Mark XII Special
If it wasn't for Brian Jones, Rory would have never gotten this guitar.Ash’s Tim Wheeler on the guitars and music that have inspired a 25-year career
The Ash frontman and guitarist talks Flying Vs, bleeding his way through gigs and being a very mediocre slide guitar player.
- Reviews
Review: Taylor 562ce 12-string
V-Class bracing has already produced stunning results in Taylor’s six-string acoustic line, but what happens when Andy Powers turns his attention to the 12-string?Review: Boss Katana-100 MkII
Boss’s Katana digital amps are widely acclaimed for their versatility. Here’s a look at the middle of the new MkII range, the 1x12 100-watt model.Review: Boss Katana-100/212 MkII
Two speakers, 10 amp models, 60 effects, 100 watts – do the