Andy Fraser 
Dean are one of those guitar makers that don’t get a lot of recognition. While they’re often overlooked they actually have an impressive history. But are Dean guitars any good? Their guitars have been endorsed and used by some famous names and bands over the years. And they’ve managed to survive amongst the bigger brands. …
If you’re thinking about learning guitar you probably have a lot of questions. It can be daunting taking the first step and committing to learning an instrument. How hard will it be? Will I need lessons? What do I need to buy first? Where do I begin? And so on. So before you run out …
You just flick the switch to on, right? Thats how you turn on a tube amp. Very easy, now you can go play! If only. Things are never that simple. And tube amps, as awesome as they are, can be awkward and messy. Due to their design something as straightforward as turning an amp on …
Tube amps are special. I know there’s a lot of debate around whether they’re worth it or better than other types of amps. But they’re held in such high regard by guitarists for a reason. And so if you’re not that familiar with tube amps and don’t understand the hype or what they do this …
The new Squier Sonic range is a replacement for Squiers Bullet range – at this point their most affordable guitars. It will become Squiers entry point for beginner guitarists looking for their first guitar. But how does the Squier Sonic compare to the other ranges of Squier guitars? Are they made differently, do they sound …
Bass guitar and electric guitar are both great instruments. They contribute so much to the sound and feel of many musical genres and styles. But you might be unsure of what the key differences are between the two guitars. Especially if you’re considering learning to play one. The way they look, are made, play and …
Playing guitar quietly but still sounding good is something many of us want. A lot of us, myself included, are bedroom guitarists and not gigging professionals. So we want ways to play the guitar in our homes and bedrooms that doesn’t sacrifice tone but also isn’t too loud and doesn’t annoy family or neighbors. So …
When I was deciding on an amp I looked at both the Orange OR15 and Rocker 15 (as well as many more!). I ended up choosing the Rocker 15, and I love it. But the OR15 is a different beast and in some ways a better amp. They may be 15 watts and made by …
The Squier Mini Stratocaster is, as its name implies, a smaller version of the full size Squier Stratocaster. But aside from the obvious, what does that actually mean? How do these two guitars compare and what are the major differences apart from the size. Does being smaller affect how the Mini Strat sounds and plays? …
Squier and Epiphone are two of the most popular entry level guitar brands. They cater for beginners with affordable guitars but also have models that appeal to intermediate players. Having owned guitars by both Squier and Epiphone and played many more I feel well placed to compare them. I’ll look at their history, how they …