Simon Bradley
Simon Bradley is a guitar and especially rock guitar expert who worked for Guitarist magazine and has in the past contributed to world-leading music and guitar titles like MusicRadar (obviously), Guitarist, Guitar World and Louder. What he doesn't know about Brian May's playing and, especially, the Red Special, isn't worth knowing.
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Buying guide Amp-humpin’, high-octane instrumentalists! Is it music made by guitarists for guitarists? Not always!

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Enter soundman: The latest amp marvel from ‘Tallica shredder Kirk Hammett

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We caught up with Brian May to relive a warm memory or two about the band’s career-breaking album, A Night At The Opera

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Introducing the Super Eagle II, the PRS custom of which only 120 have been made

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The USA Dimebag Commemorative ML is based on Dimebag’s original and is the ultimate commemoration of a true guitar legend

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A striking acoustic guitar full of innovations and sheer tone

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A super-sleek guitar based on Dream Theater's The Astonishing, and limited to only 20 pieces worldwide

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Acoustic dreams: The latest signature model of a 21st-century Hendrix

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Two unique Motörhead basses, from Cynosure guitars, honouring the legend that is Lemmy.

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Fender's new guitar and amp is designed to get you closer to The Edge

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Behold the Emerald Chimaera Artisan – a stunning Irish double-necked guitar inspired by Richie Sambora

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You too could be Kiss’ Star Child with Ibanez’s signature Paul Stanley PS1 guitar

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How to get whatever sound you want.

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The Star Wars-influenced Cybertech: every Death Star should have one

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£129.99, available direct from www.teufelaudio.co.uk

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Paul Reed Smith’s latest wallet-busting guitar is thing of beauty.

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A high-quality boutique amp head with tones to die for.

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Ibanez’s JS25ART series is limited to just 50 guitars, each uniquely hand-decorated by Satriani himself.

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Vorsprung durch technique.

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A design classic gets a very modern makeover.

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The recreation of a combo that defines a rock legend from South America will appeal to guitarists of all musical styles.
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