Latest articles by Huw Price
Everything guitar players need to know about reverb, from the history of the effect to how to get the best from your pedals
Whether you prefer a sprinkle or a soaking, reverb is the master of all musical effects. Here is our comprehensive guide to a guitar essential
Get your acoustic guitar sounding its best by solving these common saddle and bridge pin problems
Getting your saddle and bridge pins in working order will improve your acoustic’s tone and tuning stability
The history of Gretsch electric guitars: how guitarist, demonstrator and designer Jimmie Webster’s innovations of the ’50s and ’60s shape That Great Gretsch Sound to this day
Jazz Age razzmatazz, pickup experiments and Jimmie Webster’s wonders – we celebrate 140 years of That Great Gretsch Sound with a look at its key electric milestones
Without a truss rod, your guitar would be a lot harder to play – here's everything you need to know, from the history of the truss rod to how to adjust it safely
We have Gibson's Thaddeus "Ted" McHugh to thank for truss rods, and a lot to be thankful for. They made the instrument ready for the steel-string era, more playable and more durable – and adjusting them isn't as scary as you might think
Not changing your amp settings when you leave your rehearsal space for the stage? You're doing EQ wrong
It's called equalization for a reason: adjustments keep your sound consistent from venue to venue. These are the tweaks you need to keep in mind for top-quality guitar tone
“Playing a guitar like this back in 1963 must have been truly mind-blowing”: Meet the 1963 Stratocaster with one of Fender’s rarest-ever finishes, Blue Metallic Flake
With a super-rare custom color finish that serves as a reminder of the influence Fender took from the motor industry, and in pristine condition, this is a collector’s item for the ages
How torrefied wood affects acoustic guitars: demystifying the process that is said to give new instruments vintage tones from the get-go
In the quest for vintage tone, the question remains: what about the wood? Here is everything you need to know about the torrefying process and what it means for guitar
They’re loved by St. Vincent, Dan Auerbach and Ry Cooder – but what’s behind the Gold Foil pickup resurgence?
Relatively little is known about these popular pickups, but what we do know is that not all were created equal…
Gibson only made 98 Flying Vs in the 1950s – which makes this ’58 Flying V one of the rarest electric guitars to come out of the company’s factory
Currently heading for auction, this 1958 example is quite unlike any other V in Gibson’s history – we explore its many quirks and the storied history of the iconic design
15 ways to improve your Fender Stratocaster
Get your Strat playing and sounding better than ever with tips on improving tone, tuning stability and playability
Everything you need to know about tube amp attenuation
Do you like your amp to punch its full weight, but it’s just too loud? This could be the answer
Boost pedals: the history of the stompbox that supercharged the sound of rock ’n’ roll – and how to make the most of one on your pedalboard
Tony Iommi, Brian May and Eddie Van Halen all honed their tone by boosting their amps – here’s how a boost pedal can enhance your guitar rig
Kevin Shields shares the secret to ensuring your Fender Jazzmaster or Jaguar won’t go out of tune – and it’s not a Mastery bridge
The My Bloody Valentine guitar genius and offset expert says he has a method that achieves tuning stability without aftermarket components
The evolution of fuzz pedals: how the wildest drive of all conquered the radio – and our pedalboards
Unlike wah, flangers and chorus, fuzz has never gone out of fashion – it’s hip to be square
How guitar frets evolved and changed the course of guitar-playing history
We obsess over pickups and tonewoods, but we rarely give frets the same attention. Given they affect playing feel, intonation and tone, maybe it's time to change all that…
Meet 'Sunny', a newly uncovered 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard from South Africa
More and more holy grail Les Paul Standards are surfacing in recent years, but this exceptional specimen remains a thoroughbred unicorn by anyone's reckoning
How to choose the best microphone for your electric guitar amp
Because a great amp sound deserves the right mic for the job...
How to choose the best microphone for your acoustic guitar
What to consider when it comes time to record your beloved acoustic’s tone at its best
Vintage Fender Stratocaster pickups: how they work, what changed, and why their sound is so sought-after
The history of Leo Fender’s Stratocaster single coils – and how to get better tone from your own Strat pickups
How impedance affects your guitar tone
Impedance issues influence guitar tone in a variety of scenarios, including the length of your pedalboard signal chain and combining amplifiers. We demystify the concept and promise no complex math
20 ways to improve your Telecaster
The Fender Telecaster offers more scope for modding than any other electric guitar. Here are our top tips for curing common problems, improving playability and customizing your Tele tone
Everything you need to know about Filter’Tron pickups – the humbuckers beloved by Chet Atkins, Neil Young and George Harrison
Long associated with That Great Gretsch Sound, the Filter'Tron has been charming guitarists since the late 1950s
The history of power tubes and how they work
Power tubes: what do they do? And how do they affect your tone? All is explained right here...
