Art Class

Evolution Of The Species

This month’s cover story, featuring historian Tony Bacon’s

Blues Brothers

These signature Epiphones for two of Gibson’s most famous endorsers look so good as to challenge the legendary guitar maker at its own game. Let’s see if they can do it

Master Replica

This stunning digital recreation of a legendary combo includes superb reverb and tremolo for authentic Fender tone and response without the price – or weight – of an all-valve version

Golden Heart

Every time we open the case of a Larrivée acoustic we’re reminded how much we like them, and this charming little OM cutaway is no exception

Sandberg Forty Eight £1,796

Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for

TriceraChorus

Eventide presents a triple threat of lush Tri-Stereo style sounds

Neo Micro Vent pedals

Rotary speaker simulation in two distinct flavours

Walrus Audio pedals

A duo of high-gain distortions with a twist

Gas Supply

Our pick of the month’s most delectable and wallet-bothering new gear

The Players

The latest news, views and happenings from the world of your favourite guitarists

Albums

The month’s best guitar music –a hand-picked selection of the finest fretwork on wax

Tones Behind The Tracks

British jazz guitarist Chris Standring’s latest album, Wonderful World, is a testament to the evergreen nature of jazz classics from bossa to blues

Get On Your Nerves

While it’s natural to feel the pressure before a big booking, it’s how you use those nerves that counts, says Adam Goldsmith

Celeb Sightings

Sticking with our cover’s theme, Neville Marten recalls some famous instruments he’s been privileged to play. Bring out the name-drop gong!

String Theory

This issue, Alex Bishop dwells upon the importance of choosing the right strings for the job, and sets about finding the perfect formula

Photo Finish

Whether it’s poly or nitro, luthier Patrick James Eggle tells Jamie Dickson why the thickness of your guitar’s finish is key

Big Open Chords

It’s time to make some noise as Richard Barrett uses all six strings for some big, impactful open chords in the key of E major

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A Super Deluxe Edition Rickenbacker Book & exclusive print

A signed copy of Rickenbacker Guitars: Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fireglo could be yours

Perfect Preamp Placements

Stefan Fast of YouTube channel ThePedalZone explains how preamp pedals can add finesse to your tone

DAN PATLANSKY

The South African rocker reveals a lifetime’s quest to find the perfect fuzz pedal and an incredible deal on a ’62 Strat

PERFECT MISMATCH

Mixing humbuckers and single coils on the same guitar is never easy. What kind of HSS are you, wonders Dave Burrluck?

THE RIGHT TAPER

One of the least costly parts of any guitar is its potentiometers, better known as your volume and tone controls. Dave Burrluck wonders if we take our pots for granted

Mixing Speakers

This issue, we welcome Paul Gough of Zilla Cabs to Guitarist for his new column where he’ll share expert knowledge on speaker and cab design

Vox AC30 Twin

Inspired by the Fender Twin, this classic British amp has a voice all its own

1967 Gibson ES-355TD-SV

David Davidson’s Deviating from its standard finish, this special-order 355 is one of few custom colours

KNOWING ME

ABBA’S LASSE WELLANDER

50 GUITARS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

As well as being a perfect union of form and function, guitars have the power – in the right hands – to change the course of music and even histor y itself. Here, we present the 50 most influential guitars of our time with renowned historian Tony Bacon

DAVE BROCK

From busking and the blues, to high times and some lows, the Hawkwind founder tells us tales of yore from his epic journey in space-rock

BERNARD BUTLER

As the celebrated Brit-rock guitarist releases a newly reimagined take on his “flawed” 1998 solo debut, People Move On, he meets Guitarist to revisit the no-expenses-spared sessions, the vintage guitars and the ambition in the air

KIEFER SUTHERLAND

With third album, Bloor Street, Kiefer Sutherland has pulled off the gearshift from Hollywood royalty to acclaimed singer-songwriter. He tells us about broken hearts, modded Teles, pawning Christmas presents for guitar money – and why Jack Bauer wouldn’t have been a player

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Three years ago there was bankruptcy and a complete changing of the guard at the top at Gibson. Since then, under new leadership, the giant Nashville guitar maker has – with a few missteps here and there – reconnected with its mojo. We met up with brand president, Cesar Gueikian, to find out where guitar design is going next at Gibson

Blues Headlines

Richard Barrett is on a mission to make you a better blues player – with full audio examples and backing tracks