a six-string poem in wood

that will amaze you

mutiny makes good

digital waveform polyphonic

Dr Spliff discusses the patients' writes

problems to watch for on cheap and secondhand electrics

another prize, another winner

how they work

understanding technical terms

pickups on the slide

its rhythm and reason. Ben Mandelson of Orchestra Jazira looks at the history of African guitar playing and players, and their tricks

better noises for the BBC

unbeatable coverage of all the new gear at the year's most important instrument show. Don't buy ANYTHING until you've read it.

combo bewitching watts

Mick MacNeil's wee synthesisers

delivered demos are decided on

conquering the stave

the workings of the Press, and how YOU can get publicity out of them

electronic drums

now from Japan

the Yamaha story

Martin Rowson