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“My friend told me I couldn’t even play a 6-string bass – so I had to learn it to prove him wrong!” Meet 7-string bass wizard Dylan Desmond, whose accidental two-handed tapping powers doom’s most adventurous low-end

Inspired by Michael Hedges, the Bell Witch doom merchant splits his signal between guitar and bass amps, and fills up the entire frequency spectrum. He reveals the surprise influences that inspired his latest effort with Stygian Bough

Guitar World · Dec 16, 2025

12 of the best folk and indie songs to test your system

The folk and indie genres are wide-ranging, with beautifully intricate and subtle compositions, heartfelt vocals and emotive atmospheres that deserve a great quality system to truly shine.

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 31, 2024

“There is a legitimate straight line from me being intimidated by John Petrucci to picking up the acoustic guitar”: Mike Dawes names 10 guitarists who shaped his sound

One of today’s foremost acoustic virtuosos names the players who inspired his awe-inspiring percussive style and changed the game – and offers his pick for “the most criminally underrated name in guitar”

Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024

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“I've been trying to complete an over-the-top, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink, double-neck, 6-string bass, but it hasn’t been easy!” How Michael Manring’s search for new sounds led to the creation of his signature Zon Hyperbass

Michael Manring – the solo bass man, session player and tutor on pushing the bass guitar to its limits

Guitar World · May 12, 2024

“In trying to make this huge sound, she ended up with this ‘one-person band’ approach that was completely different to the guitarists that’d gone before”: Jon Gomm on how Joni Mitchell changed progressive acoustic guitar forever

One acoustic hero pays tribute to another, with Gomm pinpointing the pioneering approaches championed by Mitchell that make her one of the most influential acoustic players of all time

Guitar World · Jan 5, 2024

“Django Reinhardt was our god – I played a Selmer Maccaferri-style guitar, grew a mustache, wore a suit... the whole thing”: Big Thief’s Buck Meek names 10 guitarists who shaped his sound

The understated indie guitar hero is well-versed in blues and jazz tradition, but also takes inspiration from Marc Ribot, Connie Converse... and The Shaggs’ Dorothy “Dot” Wiggin

Guitar World · Jan 4, 2024

Engineering over chasing a sound: how Monitor Audio is designing Hyphn for the new generation

We chat to Monitor Audio about how it is designing and tuning its next wave of speakers.

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 24, 2023

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Monitor Audio thinks separates are more sustainable than all-in-ones – here’s why

Monitor Audio thinks separates and more intelligent design are key to a sustainable future for hi-fi.

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 23, 2023

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