8 NEWSAll the latest product announcements from Musikmesse 2011

73 MINITESTSGB puts more handy accessories on test

76 RECORDING101An introduction to microphones

82 TONEZONEWe show you how to master Joe Bonamassa’s signature tone

86 VINTAGE&COLLECTABLEPaul Brett looks at the market for two classic vintage guitar brands

88 ONTHERECORDJoe Matera talks to Bob Daisley about the making of Ozzy Osbourne classic ‘Blizzard of Ozz”

90 LETTERSYour comments and questions, with the best letter each month winning a Boss pedal

93 PAWNSTARSDan Steinhardt takes a look atthe classic Boss Super overdriveSD-1

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THis moNTh’S fEATurES

16 TOMMYEMMANUELGB chats to the Australian acoustic virtuoso about his many accomplishments and his latest tour

20 ALPITRELLIOne of the most accomplished shred guitarists in the world, Al Pitrelli reflects on playing with Megadeth and his role in Trans-Siberian Orchestra

24 ACEGuitarist with Skunk Anansie and certified FX junkie, we talk to Ace about his favourite gear

28 FUNERALFORAFRIENDKris Coombs-Roberts and Gavin Burrough wax lyrical on the band’s twin guitar dynamic

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THis moNTh’S gEAr LINE-up

GUITARS34 PRSSTUDIO38 FENDERROADWORN PLAYERSSERIES STRATOCASTER42 PEAVEYHPSERIES SINGLECUTSC-1 ANDSC-348 TAYLORT3/B

AMPLIFIERS52 DIAMONDDELFUEGO56 LANEYVH100R

EFFECTS60 BLACkSTARHT-EFFECTS SERIES65 MORPHEUSCAPO68 LINE6M5

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