Articles by Simon Bradley

Simon Bradley is a guitar and especially rock guitar expert who worked for Guitarist magazine and has in the past contributed to world-leading music and guitar titles like MusicRadar (obviously), Guitarist, Guitar World and Louder. What he doesn't know about Brian May's playing and, especially, the Red Special, isn't worth knowing.

Articles by: Simon Bradley

A guitarist playing in an electrical storm

The fret-meltin' shred guitar albums you should definitely listen to

By Simon Bradley published 21 August 24

Amp-humpin’, high-octane instrumentalists! Is it music made by guitarists for guitarists? Not always!

12 essential Queen books: Explore the world of the UK’s best-loved rock champions

By Simon Bradley last updated 2 November 22

Looking to expand your knowledge on all things Queen? You’ve come to the right place as we’ve picked out 12 essential Queen books that celebrate the world's most regal band

A press shot of Kirk Hammett's new amp head

We get to grips with Kirk Hammett's new amp head

By Simon Bradley last updated 20 September 22

Enter soundman: The latest amp marvel from ‘Tallica shredder Kirk Hammett

Best Freddie Mercury books 2024: Dive into the life and music of the Queen icon

By Simon Bradley published 4 February 21

We take a look through a selection of publications documenting the life and times of much-missed Queen frontman Freddie Mercury

Interview: Brian May on A Night At The Opera

By Simon Bradley published 21 November 17

We caught up with Brian May to relive a warm memory or two about the band’s career-breaking album, A Night At The Opera

a press shot of the PRS custom Super Eagle II

Looking for a guitar that’s a bit special? Try this PRS custom Super Eagle II

By Simon Bradley published 6 September 17

Introducing the Super Eagle II, the PRS custom of which only 120 have been made

A promo shot of the USA Dimebag Commemorative ML

This new guitar is the ultimate commemoration of Dimebag Darrell

By Simon Bradley published 19 July 17

The USA Dimebag Commemorative ML is based on Dimebag’s original and is the ultimate commemoration of a true guitar legend

Getting to grips with the Steven Wilson ID Series Signature guitar

By Simon Bradley published 16 May 17

A striking acoustic guitar full of innovations and sheer tone

We get to grips with an ultra-limited-edition Dream Theater guitar

By Simon Bradley published 28 March 17

A super-sleek guitar based on Dream Theater's The Astonishing, and limited to only 20 pieces worldwide

A photograph of John Mayer's signature guitar

Getting to grips with John Mayer's latest signature model guitar

By Simon Bradley published 15 February 17

Acoustic dreams: The latest signature model of a 21st-century Hendrix

‘Lemmy’ and ‘Motörhead’ bass guitars honour the legend

By Simon Bradley published 1 September 16

Two unique Motörhead basses, from Cynosure guitars, honouring the legend that is Lemmy.

Picture of a Fender Edge strat guitar and amp

Get closer to The Edge with his new signature guitar and amp

By Simon Bradley published 4 August 16

Fender's new guitar and amp is designed to get you closer to The Edge

The Emerald Chimaera Artisan – the double-neck guitar inspired by Richie Sambora

We got to grips with the Emerald Chimaera Artisan double-necked guitar

By Simon Bradley published 6 July 16

Behold the Emerald Chimaera Artisan – a stunning Irish double-necked guitar inspired by Richie Sambora

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley on stage with his Ibanez PS1 guitar

Paul Stanley’s guitar could be yours (sort of)

By Simon Bradley published 10 June 16

You too could be Kiss’ Star Child with Ibanez’s signature Paul Stanley PS1 guitar

The Kemper Profiler: An Entire Amp Collection In One Digital Box

By Simon Bradley published 18 March 16

How to get whatever sound you want.

Raw Power: The Imperial Stormtrooper of Guitars

By Simon Bradley published 19 February 16

The Star Wars-influenced Cybertech: every Death Star should have one

Raw Power: Rockster XS Speaker

By Simon Bradley published 22 January 16

£129.99, available direct from www.teufelaudio.co.uk

Raw Power: PRS's 30th Anniversary Dragon

By Simon Bradley published 30 October 15

Paul Reed Smith’s latest wallet-busting guitar is thing of beauty.

Raw Power: Victory amp and speaker cab

By Simon Bradley published 2 October 15

A high-quality boutique amp head with tones to die for.

Raw Power: Joe Satriani art guitars

By Simon Bradley published 10 July 15

Ibanez’s JS25ART series is limited to just 50 guitars, each uniquely hand-decorated by Satriani himself.

RAW POWER: The Dean/Michael Schenker series

By Simon Bradley published 23 January 15

Vorsprung durch technique.

Raw Power: All Hale The Explorer

By Simon Bradley published 19 December 14

A design classic gets a very modern makeover.

RAW POWER: Mesa Boogie

By Simon Bradley published 28 November 14

The recreation of a combo that defines a rock legend from South America will appeal to guitarists of all musical styles.

Raw Power: Slash's Signature Les Paul

By Simon Bradley published 8 October 14

It’s all go for Slash: a great new album, a titanic Classic Rock fanpack and a brace of groovy new signature guitars to boot.

Celebrating Brian May's Red Special Guitar

By Simon Bradley published 1 October 14

10 facts about Brian May’s Red Special that are even interesting to people who don’t play guitar

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