Guitarist (magazine)
Guitarist is a monthly music making magazine published by Future plc in the United Kingdom. It is the longest-established European guitar magazine, and is currently the biggest selling guitar magazine in the UK. The magazine's current editor is Jamie Dickson, who has been in charge since late-2013. Each issue of the magazine covers three core areas - reviews, interview and technique. features reviews of newly released guitars, amplifiers and other equipment, plus interviews with famous and up-and-coming guitar players, features on the guitar industry, news articles, and features on playing technique that are accompanied by tablature. Guitarist's slogan was previously 'The Guitar Player's Bible', however in 2012 this was changed to simply 'The Guitar Magazine'. In the June 2014 edition, Guitarist celebrated its 30th Anniversary.
Gear reviews
One of the key features of Guitarist is its large and in-depth gear reviews section, which is produced by some of the most respected and experienced guitar writers in the world, including Dave Burrluck, Neville Marten and Mick Taylor. The gear aspect of the magazine covers reviews of all the latest guitar equipment from major and boutique makers from around the world. As well as electric guitars and acoustic guitars, the magazine also reviews guitar amplifiers, effects pedals, electric basses and various pro-audio and recording equipment applicable to guitar players.
