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“His effect on the art form was profound and lasting”: Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023 – the guitar world pays tribute
Musicians, creatives, and world leaders alike have all paid tribute to the famed Bob Dylan and the Band guitarist, who has died aged 80
Affordable Dual Rectifier, JCM800 and 5150 tones for your pedalboard? TC Electronic makes a play for the high-gain sector with 3 new Ampworx pedals
The $149 Dual Wreck, JIMS800 and 550 seek to further shake up the amp modeler market
Robbie Robertson, guitarist for Bob Dylan, the Band, dies at 80
The famed guitarist had recently completed work on the score for the upcoming Martin Scorsese film, Killers of the Flower Moon
Sixto Rodriguez, singer-songwriter of Searching for Sugar Man fame, dies at 81
The Detroit native's two once-obscure early '70s albums – filled with distinct, plain-spoken songs focused on oppression, poverty, and racism – found a massive audience in South Africa, which he remained unaware of for decades
“My dad didn’t believe in distortion”: Bill Kelliher took us through his unlikely guitar tone journey – while he cooked us lunch
We asked the Mastodon maestro to tell us about his lifelong search for perfect guitar tone, so he did – and gave us a killer culinary class while doing so
“I sold everything I had to buy my first Fender – today, we have a Juanes Stratocaster”: Fender’s Juanes signature Strat boasts an all-new Luna White finish – and one key circuit upgrade
With a never-before-seen finish, the stunning HSS Strat features custom pickups, and marks a significant milestone for Colombian guitar star Juanes
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Nikki Sixx, John 5 and the ongoing Mötley Crüe brouhaha – only in the new Guitar World
Plus! Buddy Guy, Nita Strauss, Oingo Boingo, In Flames, Drug Church, Dirty Honey, bluegrass shredders and a new Pink Floyd-style arrangement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
“I don’t want someone coming away from my show thinking, ‘He doesn’t sound any good’”: Buddy Guy opens up on his retirement from the road
The blues guitar legend says that seeing the toll advanced age took on the live performances of some of his own heroes – including B.B. King – played a significant factor in his decision
“We never saw it coming that Mick wasn’t going to be able to tour and was going to have to quit the band”: Nikki Sixx offers his own take on the Mötley Crüe drama
“We didn’t choose this, but since we had to be put in this position, we’re very happy with where we’re at right now,” the bassist said in an exclusive new Guitar World interview
