Guitarist Annual (2025)

Inside this Annual we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Fender Strat, with insights from Strat masters including Hank Marvin and Yngwie Malmsteen, reference-grade insights into vintage Strats, setup advice and more. We also celebrate Gibson's 130th birthday, examining Holy Grail vintage Gibsons such as ’Bursts and 1940s J-200s in company with world-renowned experts who explore the firm's rich history in depth. You'll also find in-depth interviews with six-string luminaries such as Mark Knopfler and Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy, plus an all-star Masterclass on what you've got to do to make serious progress on the instrument, featuring Nita Strauss, David Gilmour, Jennifer Batten, Kirk Fletcher and dozens more. It's this year's essential read for any guitar player or collector.