Guitar Magazine

1 May 2020

In the June 2020 issue of Guitar Magazine we chat to two men at the helm of very different guitar companies: Muse star Matt Bellamy and Chris Martin IV. Bellamy’s investment in Manson Guitar Works typifies the new breed of dynamic artist relationships with gear brands, while Chris Martin’s tenure as the head of the family business has seen America's oldest guitar company evolve into an operation that looks like it has every chance of lasting for a further 187 years. What will the guitars of 2207 look like? And who will be playing them? By then, even the futuristic Matt Bellamy signature model that graces this month's cover will look retro. Elsewhere in this month’s mag, you’ll also hear from Larkin Poe, Brian Ray and Jared James Nichols, find out how to rewire a Les Paul, learn to play chords like Bob Dylan, and read about hot new gear from Fender, PRS, Gretsch, Blackstar and more. We also recommend lockdown essentials for guitar lovers – whether you’ve got £29 or a grand to spend, there are solutions here that will help you get pro guitar tones at home without annoying the neighbours.