What on earth is the appeal of a single-pickup guitar and how can it help you to hone your modding skills? Dave Burrluck goes in search of a giggable ‘Junior’…

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Candy Apple Red was reputedly Leo’s favourite finish and, as this small selection from a very large collection proves, it looks fantastic on any Fender guitar

The former Oceansize and long-time Biffy Clyro touring guitarist on his love of off-the-beaten-path six-strings, his disdain for acoustics, and why Japanese Squiers are the best bargain around

This month Alex Bishop gets forensic on lowering action, and explains how to get the best playability from your guitar

An underground classic in the making? Here’s the Apprentice lowdown