We dig into the Japanese guitar industry of the 1960s and ’70s and find notable brands, mischievous copies, diligent makers and original designs that led to the instrument’s renaissance in the 1980s a ...

It was only a matter of time before Yamaha turned its MT-09 into a sportsbike. Granted we’ve had to wait since 2013, but it’s been worth it. With the R6 and R1 now only sold as track-ready ...

Glastonbury has added more names to its 2025 line-up, as organisers share the bill for this year’s Acoustic Stage. Now, following the main announcement, the organisers of the iconic Worthy Farm ...

And if you wanted to play louder… Then you just hit it harder. And with no amp or additional faff required, acoustic guitars were, and always will be, the perfect gateway for new music makers looking ...

If you’re a guitarist, chances are you’ll be after recording yourself at some point or other. Your route to at-home or on-the-go recording is, of course, the humble audio interface – an essential and ...

And her playing was as vivid as the guitars themselves. She’s a free-flowing soloist in the Fripp/Zappa tradition, where the solos hinge on intricate melody lines. But she’s also a master ...