Truss-rod access is behind the nut and wood truss-rod covers match the headstock veneers, which in turn match the back and sides of each guitar. That said, for its look, the cutaway and its acoustic tone, the S04 would be our choice.The latest guitar news, reviews and features delivered to your inbox.You could turn on the same air conditioning as the guy who wrote Sunshine Of Your Love.The chances of the petition being successful are another matter, however.The Lancaster rockers channel Marillion, Green Day and more influential artists on their fifth long player, with vintage Flying Vs and homemade overdrive pedals.Lindsay Ell tells all about the challenges of recording her new album Heart Theory when the world shut down halfway through recording, and how legendary producer Dann Huff has become her new guitar coach.The country guitar maestro on how his wonderfully unique Fender Telecaster made it onto Fender’s production line in the shape of his brand-new Fender Stories Collection Brent Mason Telecaster.Gerry Leonard’s career as a pioneer in both the sonic and the live-sphere continues to evolve – here, he discusses his original approach, seizing control of the guitar and being a trusted foil to icons of the music world.Taylor returns with new USA-made Grand Pacific instruments, crafted in the face of adversity and named after its very first workshop.Fender has set out to raise its digital modelling game with this 100-watt evolution of the Mustang amp line – but does it have the tone to match its impressive line-up of emulations?Though the inspiration is obvious, this new double-cut features some well-considered and interesting twists on the student set-neck theme.Under-appreciated on its release in 1993, The Verve's debut is a transcendental space-rock masterwork, lit up by the sonic alchemy conjured by the band's introverted genius, guitarist Nick McCabe. Fast shipping with trusted couriers, get it next day! Lowden teaming up with Ed Sheeran on a new range of affordable acoustic instruments was the biggest story of NAMM 2019. An almost bare finish enhances this.

Based on the successful Lowden S (small) body, The Sheeran by Lowden S models deliver a surprisingly deep voice despite their size. The Wee Lowden was designed by George at the request of Gary Lightbody as a gift for Ed Sheeran. justice!Complete with a padded Sheeran gigbag, this guitars delivers

don't see on guitars in this price bracket.The Mahogany neck has a smooth Ebony fingerboard and a We also find it has a greater depth of tone and complexity than the W02 – so much so that we have to double check that the body really is laminated.Of course, any concerns about bass response go out the window when you plug in. Here’s how to fix it.In our penultimate guide to the basics of country guitar playing, Nashville session man David Henricksson shows you to create pedal steel-style sounds to elevate your licks.As we continue our look into the chord shapes and patterns that have helped make Neil Young an icon, it’s time to delve into how he adds harmonic richness to seemingly simple progressions.Or, otherwise known as ‘The importance of delivering the right note at the right time’.In his third instalment of his beginner’s guide to country guitar, Nashville sessioneer David Henricksson gets to it on the double. Just sign up to our newsletter! The company certainly hasn’t skimped on the quality of the outer veneers, because the grain impresses. Pros Trim, downsized tones. No pricing information. Ed Sheeran plays both player friendly sizes which are They offer aspiring musicians a guitar with great playability and tone using materials with high sustainability credentials, all designed and built in Ireland. Never has an album's title been more apt.Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.Our favourite new amp and speaker announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.Strings breaking at the tuner end? This is particularly true of the S04 model, with its highly figured walnut.The S04 and W02 both feature solid Sitka spruce tops with Lowden A-Frame bracing, and their thinness is exaggerated by the absence of binding and Lowden’s usual double layering around the soundhole. If your entry-level option doesn’t have a decent playing feel, a bad impression may linger and potential customers of the future may be lost.Starting small with the W02, we are taken aback by the overall balance and punchy response.

The Sheeran by Lowden range that wowed NAMM hits stores, promising affordable acoustics for Ed’s legions of fans. The S04 Based on the successful Lowden S (small) body, The Sheeran by Lowden S models deliver a surprisingly deep voice despite their size. These guitars are made in Ireland with beautiful wood and there’s nothing else like them.” - George Lowden’s career began at the age of 10.