George Benson The king of jazz guitar on mastering melody

Guns N' Roses Inside Richard Fortus’ epic guitar collection

molly Tutle Delivers a masterclass in slick bluegrass licks

Issue 449

summer 2019

including best tone upgrades Custom shop tips Pickups & Wiring & More Finish & Hardware Pickups & Wiring & More How to customise your guitar

Steve Vai on how to keep the audience listening when you play live

gear

P-90 Pickup Guide 1964 MKI Marshall

JTM 45

REVIEWED: Yamaha Revstar / Mesa Engineering California Tweed amp / Guild Starfire IV ST-12 Seth Bacus Nautilus Classic / Takamine CP771MC-SB Limited Edition & CP400 New Yorker