8 NEWSAll the very latest gear from around the world

14MINITESTSGB puts more handy accessories on test

74GBGuIdETo......Wah pedals! Chris George introduces us to the world of wah

76RECoRdING101Huw Price looks at basic microphone techniques

80ToNEZoNEWe show you how to master Eric Johnson’s signature tone

84TECHTALKSteve Ayers troubleshoots amp problems

86 VINTAGE&CoLLECTABLEPaul Brett shows you how to bag a vintage Gibson for less than you might think

88 oNTHERECoRdJoe Matera talks to Tom Werman about the making of Cheap Trick classic ‘Dream Police’

90 LETTERSYour comments and questions, with the best letter winning a Boss pedal

93 PAWNSTARSDan Steinhardt shares his secret to a great amplified acoustic sound

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16 RoBINTRoWERGB chats to the seminal Strat-wielding guitarist in advance of his next UK tour

22 JoANNESHAWTAYLoRAndy Hughes talks to the rising blues star about how she pushes her skills to the limit

28RIVALSoNSWe get the lowdown from the new heroes of classic rock

32BoWLINGFoRSouPChris Burney tells us about the band’s melody-driven ethos and relaxed approach to the guitar

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