Welsh six-stringer Chris Buck has spent the bulk of his '20s doing the rounds with soul-infused blues-rock outfit Buck & Evans. In 2018, he was named best new guitarist in the world by an online poll, which led to him sharing the stage with Slash - and in the process, made him a household name on the guitar scene. Chris sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own...

Joey Landreth is a Canadian singer-songwriter who's known for his soulful combination of folk, country and blues. Performing both as a solo artist and as part of The Bros. Landreth, the Canadian guitarist's sound is equal parts hot valve-driven tone, a slide and the occasional b-bender. Joey sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality...

Guthrie Govan is widely perceived as one of the best guitarists in the world - full-stop. With seemingly infinite knowledge of styles and techniques, and blistering chops that'll have you questioning reality, he's undoubtedly among the elite - he's performed with everyone from Hans Zimmer to Dizzee Rascal. Guthrie sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee...

In the words of Joe Bonamassa: "Kirk is hands-down one of the best blues guitarists in the world". Not a bad testimonial by any stretch. Hailing from California, Fletcher's dynamite rhythm & blues playing is soulful and evocative - he's won numerous awards and has 4 albums under his belt, with plenty more on the way. Kirk sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very...

Chris Robertson is the guitarist/singer of Kentucky-based hard rock outfit Black Stone Cherry, and a signature PRS artist. Since the band's inception in 2001, they've released 6 studio albums and shared the stage with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alter Bridge and Shinedown among others. Chris sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some...

Mary Spender is a UK-based singer-songwriter who also happens to have over 20 million hits on YouTube. Her content ranges from lush covers of blues, folk and rock classics to candid vlogs at NAMM. We're no strangers to her dulcet tones and killer chops - Mary's an Andertons TV veteran. This time round, she stopped by the Andertons studio to catch up on gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality...

It’d be accurate to describe Paul Gilbert as a true pioneer of the guitar virtuoso rock scene that we’ve become accustomed to today. His technical but musical playing has inspired a generation of guitarists, building on a legacy that stretches from the ‘80s right on through to the current day.Paul sits down with The Captain before his Guildford guitar clinic – leading to an extensive conversation that covers his early influences, teaching, becoming a dad and what he’s up to at the moment!  In...

Ola Englund is a YouTube superstar. Named Musicradar's 'Best Online Guitar Personality' in 2019, the Super Swede is still growing a dedicated fanbase who regularly tune-in to his hilarious weekly FAQ, 'Will It Chug?' and 'Rig of the Week' videos.Aside from his YouTube endeavours, Ola has proven himself as a successful businessman and currently runs Solar Guitars. Performing lead guitar duties in metal band The Haunted and part of many other musical projects too; he certainly keeps himself...

Nita Strauss has been testing her mettle in some of the fiercest musical arenas around, developing a well-founded reputation that’s seen her play with the likes of Alice Cooper, Jermaine Jackson and Femme Fatale. She is one of the most in-demand clinicians in the industry for a reason. Endorsements from the likes of Marshall and Ibanez quickly followed; Nita became the first female Ibanez signature artist, resulting in her very own custom JIVA10 guitar.Taking time out from a 6-week string of...

Nick Johnston is part of a new wave of guitar virtuosos, renowned for his slick legato style and moving, soulful instrumental music. The Canadian already has five full-length albums to his name, and his latest release (2019's "Wide Eyes In The Dark") is considered his most accomplished yet.Not only has Nick established a large online presence over the years, but he can also be seen out on the road supporting the likes of Between The Buried And Me, The Contortionist and Polyphia. Guest spots...

The Captain Meets his Dad - aka the Admiral! In our longest Captain Meets episode yet, Peter Anderton sat down with Lee in the Andertons studio to talk about the history of the company, his inspirations as a businessman and musician, how the industry has changed over the years - and much more!In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion range from...

Misha Mansoor is the founder of modern metal pioneers Periphery; trendsetters of the "djent" genre. As one of the most recognised and accomplished guitarists in the game today, we were fortunate enough to catch up with "Bulb" back in 2015 during his sold-out UK clinic tour.In one of our most popular episodes of 'The Captain Meets' thus far, Lee certainly didn't hold back and asked Misha about his influences, signature Jackson/Bare Knuckle gear and how to face criticism!

Laura Cox is one of the most exciting blues rock players around today, her playing has attracted millions of views on her YouTube channel and she tours extensively with the Laura Cox Band. Laura and the Captain sit down to discuss her guitar playing journey, finding fame on YouTube, and of course... gear.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of discussion...

Back in 2014, the Captain sat down with blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa at the Marshall headquarters to demo and discuss the limited edition Marshall CS JTM145 amp. The guys discuss the story behind this special amp and Joe gets some blistering classic Marshall tones with Bernie Marsden's vintage 1959 Les Paul!In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most influential artists in the business. Topics of...

James Bay is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter, probably most well-known for his wildly popular 2014 track ‘Hold Back the River’. What you may not know however, is that James brings a serious level of guitar playing to the table too.The Captain and James hang out backstage before his sold-out show at the Hammersmith Apollo, nerding out over gear and discussing everything from early musical influences, picking up the guitar for the first time and growing as a musician - there’s even...

Ian Thornley is the lead singer and guitarist of Candian-American rock band, Big Wreck. With riffs as powerful as his epic vocals, Ian blew us away with his playing when he dropped by the Andertons Studio for a chat with the Captain.In a real treat for guitar nerds, they discuss his music, gear, and have an extensive discussion about theory and technique.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time with some of the hottest and most...

Armed with his lap steel guitar, Coodercaster and bottleneck slide, Martin Harley has carved out a distinct tone inspired by the stirring sounds of delta blues and Americana. His last two albums were recorded in Nashville, the spiritual home of American folk and country music.Alongside his own solo material, Martin has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and Laura Marling among others. He stopped by the Andertons TV studio to catch up with his old pal, our very own Captain...

Yvette Young is one of guitar music’s rising stars. Making music both as a solo artist and with math-rock trio Covet, her unique style combines two-hand tapping with open tunings and chiming clean tones, influenced by her background as a classically-trained pianist and violinist. Yvette sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time...

One of Canada’s finest guitar exports, Ariel Posen combines gutsy slide playing with a masterful knowledge of harmony – the result is a uniquely expressive form of blues, with a healthy injection of jazz, country and straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. He’s also a regular on Andertons TV! Ariel sat down with the Captain in the Andertons studio to talk about gear, inspiration, motivation and life itself.In our 'The Captain Meets...' series on Youtube, our very own Lee Anderton spends some quality time...

Brazilian guitar virtuoso Lari Basilio is a true musical genius. Combining skilful, melodic and tasteful playing, Lari has developed a unique instrumental style that has garnered appreciation and admiration from across the music world.Lari stopped by the Andertons HQ to showcase her sensational playing, while also discussing her childhood in São Paulo, why she picked up the instrument, guitar heroes, and a certain collaboration with Joe Satriani...Something that The Captain is very jealous...

The LA Daily News once described Matt Schofield using the following sentence. “In Schofield, the UK has produced the best Blues guitarist from any country in decades…head and shoulders above the herd”. Never has a few words been so accurate. Matt has justifiably been ranked alongside notable legendary players, including Peter Green and Eric Clapton – with a level of playing and talent that saw him inducted into the British Blues Hall of Fame.In this episode, The Captain sits down with Matt to...

This time, the Captain isn’t meeting someone known for their guitar playing ability. No, Christoph Kemper is far more influential. Getting into music as a keys player, Christoph developed his first virtual analogue synth and founded Access Music. He then moved onto guitars, inspired by digital amps.As you might guess from the name, Christoph is the founder of the company Kemper, who make the guitar gamechanger that is the Profiler – a modelling amp able to create any sound you could possibly...

The Captain was extremely excited about this one. Old school bluesman Walter Trout is an exceptional guitarist with an ear for a big tune and an inspirational back story.He made it out of the suburbs growing up on sixties jazz and the big names in rock and roll – eventually joining rock legend John Mayall’s band. Walter Trout recovered from hardship battling drugs and alcohol, and is now over 30 years sober, still on the road with his band and an enviable discography behind him.

Pete Thorn is one of the most popular and respected gear demonstrators on YouTube, known for his professionalism and immensely versatile guitar playing. However, Pete is also a world-class session musician who has played with the likes of Chris Cornell, Jewel and Don Henley, with several solo albums to his name too.Originally from Edmonton, Canada, Thorn moved to Los Angeles in his late teens to attend the prestigious Musician's Institute in Los Angeles. He has been a prominent, in-demand...

There's far more to Mark Agnesi than just that whole "play authentic" thing (you know what we're talking about). As the General Manager at Norman's Rare Guitars for almost a decade, Agnesi made his name presenting their popular 'Guitar of the Day' YouTube series; becoming a mainstay on their well-subscribed channel.Head-hunted by Gibson in early 2019, Agnesi was appointed the company's Director of Brand Experience; shortly after Gibson unveiled its back-to-basics, ‘Core Collection’ guitar...