Martin Smith
In addition to reviewing gear for esteemed publications Guitarist and Guitar World, Martin produces bands and artistes including Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley and Mercury-prize winning Ben Ottewell (Gomez). As a professional guitarist for 40 years, Martin has toured with luminaries including Groove Armada and Skid Row.
Recreating sonic history continues to be a chronic fixation and Martin regularly broadcasts his exhaustively researched tone-chasing content to a YouTube community of Edward Van Halen devotees.
Latest articles by Martin Smith

“Could be a contender for the loudest, smallest amp”: Orange O Tone 40 review
By Martin Smith published
What’s loud, light and orange? The latest solid-state and affordable combo from Orange

“Far more versatile than its tube counterpart”: Fender Tone Master ’59 Bassman review
By Martin Smith published
Fender attempts the incredible feat of replicating the historic Bassman with a digital heart in its latest addition to the Tone Master series

"The tone these amps produce is classic Orange": Orange Baby 100 Series review
By Martin Smith published
Orange's Tour Baby, Gain Baby and Dual Baby squeeze its tonal flavour into a portable, lightweight 100-watt head
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