Win one of four superb guitars, a gold plated microphone or a set of books. Nearly £2,000 worth of prizes.

Marvel at previously unrevealed secrets of famous musical instruments and their inventors.

Gaze lustfully at the private guitar collection of Andy Summers, captured on film by the man himself.

Learn the history of the guitar synthesiser and what the stars think of them.

Argue with six string instructor and cult rock hero Billy Jenkins on the best way of teaching yourself to play.

Understand the tricks of the trade in our illustrated analysis of guitar skills and techniques.

Discover how to make your acoustic feel and play as speedily as a light strung electric with guitar technician Adrian Legg.

Gasp at the very latest instruments to hit the street plus sneak previews of tomorrow's guitars in Tony Bacon's deadline report from the Frankfurt trade fair.

Wonder at the miracle of microchip technology as we tinkle with the newest Casio mini synth.

Shake with disbelief as you find out Korg have produced a 12 oscillator, 64 memory polyphonic for under a grand.

Lash out in excitement at the percussion set-up that offers three drums and a stand for a ton.

Grow misty eyed as vintage revisitors Tokai call up the sounds of 1954.

Stand on one foot to play Moog's newly designed version of their famous bass pedals.