Latest articles by Ed Mitchell
Guitar truss rod adjustment: how to do it safely
Learn this essential part of guitar setup and make your guitar easier to play
Types of guitar explained: everything you need to know
From solidbody to semi-hollow, electric to acoustic, this beginner's guide will introduce you to every type of guitar
Epiphone vs Gibson: what's the difference?
If all you know about Gibson and Epiphone is one is made in the USA, the other in Asia, we've got a guide that'll bring you right up to speed and help you find the right one for you...
Charvel Pro-Mod DK22 SSS 2PT CM review
A high-performance S-style with some classic tones that might even get the blues and country club excited about shred
Cort G290 LE & X300 LE Mosaic review
With boutique features and killer price tags, these new limited-edition Cort models are an absolute steal
Joe Doe by Vintage Punkaster & Lucky Buck review
A ridiculously affordable future country classic six-string meets a Heath Robinson punk Fender mash-up in the mosh pit...
Gretsch G5410T Electromatic “Rat Rod” review
Combining old-school curb appeal with modern performance, this is a silver dream machine from the kings of rockabilly
Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre review
En garde! This new Music Man double-cut might be unsheathed from designs of yore but is no vintage flashback
The Gretsch G6120: the story of a rock ’n’ roll icon
Built for Chet Atkins, the G6120 found fame in the hands of Eddie Cochran and his disciple Brian Setzer. Here’s the life and times of the six-string rockabilly rebel...
Gretsch G6120T-BSSMK Brian Setzer Nashville '59 'Smoke' and G6120T-HR Hot Rod review
The Stray Cat returns with a litter of killer Gretsch signature guitars. Just don’t expect 'em to bat like '50s throwbacks...
Framus Pro Series Panthera II Supreme and D-Series Diablo Pro review
The German manufacturer delights and disappoints with one guitar that comes with its own silver lining and another that needs a bit more devil in its details…
Alvarez Artist Elite AFA95CESHB and Alvarez Masterworks MF60CEOM review
Meet two OM-bodied electros from Alvarez that offer so much bang for the buck you might need an asbestos pick…
How To Find And Fix Rattles From Your Guitar's Hardware
Get rid of annoying noise with our easy guide to fixing your guitar
How to Balance Your Guitar’s Vibrato: Part Two
From a Standard Tremolo to a locking Floyd Rose: learn how to set up your guitar's whammy bar
How to Tell If Your Guitar’s Neck Needs to be Adjusted
How to check if your guitar’s neck needs to be adjusted.
How To Replace Your Guitar's Volume and Tone Pots
Upgrade worn-out and noisy controls to keep your tone tip-top
String stretching: how to keep new guitar strings in tune from the start
Stretch your strings when you change them to stabilize your tuning
How to Balance Your Guitar’s Vibrato
From a Standard Tremolo to a locking Floyd Rose: learn how to set up your guitar's whammy bar
