Guitarist 498 June Issue

The 1970s seem to have gone down in history as being the worst decade for major league guitar manufacturers. From quality control issues to the record-breaking weight of Gibson Les Paul Customs and Fender Stratocasters, many guitar aficionados will write the 70s off without a thought. But with instruments from that era now enjoying vintage league prices, we take a look back and ask, “Was it really that bad?” We also talk to one-man fretboard armageddon Paul Gilbert and blues-rock chanteuse Samantha Fish and review gear from Blackstar, Cort, Furch and Marshall, plus all your favourite regular features.