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Who’s the greatest Stratocaster player?
By Jackson Maxwell published
Trying to suss out a guitarist who – in all of the model's 70+ years of existence – is the most synonymous with the Fender Stratocaster, is probably a fool's errand, but we want to know your thoughts anyway

Troy Van Leeuwen debuts stunning Squier 12-string Telecaster while performing live with Michael Stipe on Jimmy Kimmel
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Queens of the Stone Age guitarist says the oddball 12-string will be out this summer and is one of Squier's Paranormal specials....

This week's hottest new guitar gear – including an AI-powered amp that wants to change the way you create tones
By Matt Owen published
Fresh new drops from Epiphone, JHS Pedals, Fender, Positive Grid and more...

The bizarre gardening accident that changed the way Phoebe Bridgers plays guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Bridgers' guitar and songwriting chops will be on full display during her freshly announced tour

Slash, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai have been assembled for an unlikely collaboration album
By Phil Weller published
Composer Bear McCreary is continuing his epic metal saga with the aid of an all-star cast

New guitar, who dis? John Mayer just debuted his stunning new boutique T-style on his new collab with Lainey Wilson
By Jonathan Horsley published
Mayer has got his hands on a boutique Esquire-style custom build from a legend of Californian guitar making

California music store appealing for aid following the theft of four Fender Custom Shop Stratocasters
By Phil Weller published
Wild West Guitars is pleading for help recovering the guitars, two of which were made to commemorate its 25th anniversary

This guitarist butchered classic riffs at Guitar Center to rage bait fellow customers. Then Jack White sent her his guitar
By Phil Weller published
Charlene Kaye's viral videos have bagged her one of the world’s most bonkers signature guitars

Guitar World deals of the week: save $600 on a badass ESP LTD, bag one of my favorite budget guitars with $150 off, plus two massive guitar sales to dive into
By Matt McCracken last updated
Our gear experts track down the best weekly deals on guitar gear, bringing you hand-picked savings on guitars, pedals, amps, and more
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