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Ray

Features Editor

I'm a musician and artist originally from the South West coast of Scotland. I studied Visual Arts and Film Studies at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts in Carlisle, where my degree was based on Japanese cinema, the Horror genre and 20th century avant-garde painting. Outside of guitarguitar, I make music, sell paintings, and write stories. I love watching movies, reading, travelling and learning new instruments.

  • Gear I Can't Live Without

    Any fuzz pedal, Ableton Live 11, Dunlop Tortex (green, yellow and blue are all required!)

  • Essential Album

    Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - Smashing Pumpkins

  • Best Ever Gig

    Hans Zimmer at the Hammersmith Apollo or Tom Waits at the Edinburgh Playhouse


My Recent Articles

YAMAHA Guitar and Bass Timeline: From the 1960s to NOW

YAMAHA Guitar and Bass Timeline: From the 1960s to NOW

11 Best Ever SESSION Guitarists

11 Best Ever SESSION Guitarists

Modern Vintage Acoustic Guitars

Modern Vintage Acoustic Guitars

9 BEST Guitars with a FLOYD ROSE Tremolo: Your 2025 Guide

9 BEST Guitars with a FLOYD ROSE Tremolo: Your 2025 Guide

The Moments that Shocked the Music World! (Updated for November 2025)

The Moments that Shocked the Music World! (Updated for November 2025)

14 Greatest INDIE Guitarists EVER!

14 Greatest INDIE Guitarists EVER!

The GREATEST Guitar INTROS Ever!

The GREATEST Guitar INTROS Ever!

The 17 Best CONCEPT Albums EVER!

The 17 Best CONCEPT Albums EVER!

JOHN McGEOCH: Your Favourite Guitarist’s FAVOURITE GUITARIST

JOHN McGEOCH: Your Favourite Guitarist’s FAVOURITE GUITARIST

The BEST Electric Guitars for Under £1000: Your 2025 Guide

The BEST Electric Guitars for Under £1000: Your 2025 Guide

Best Acoustic Guitars for Singer-Songwriters

Best Acoustic Guitars for Singer-Songwriters

Top FOLK Instruments 2025

Top FOLK Instruments 2025

10 BEST Ever BREAKUP Albums

10 BEST Ever BREAKUP Albums

Yamaha More Than a Gift: CASHBACK!

Yamaha More Than a Gift: CASHBACK!

The Best BRITISH Rock GUITARISTS!

The Best BRITISH Rock GUITARISTS!

Gibson Custom Shop NASHVILLE Trip: Updated for November 2025

Gibson Custom Shop NASHVILLE Trip: Updated for November 2025

Level Up: How EVERYONE Can Improve Their Guitar Playing

Level Up: How EVERYONE Can Improve Their Guitar Playing

Best ACOUSTIC Guitars Under £1000

Best ACOUSTIC Guitars Under £1000

10 Famous STRATOCASTER Riffs and The GEAR Used to Play Them!

10 Famous STRATOCASTER Riffs and The GEAR Used to Play Them!

The Greatest Guitar Tones Ever! (Updated for November 2025)

The Greatest Guitar Tones Ever! (Updated for November 2025)