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September 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
With amazing guitar work from the likes of Seera, SPRINTS, Mammoth, Mei Semones, Jay Som, Walter Trout, Jacob Collier, and many more, we were spoiled for choice this month
Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized models
The brand is best known for rethinking guitar design and education for kids, but, with its Pro 6 models, it is now venturing into the teen and adult market
Joe Bonamassa’s newest signature pickups are inspired by his Bolin ’Burst – the infamous Les Paul he acquired under extraordinary circumstances
The original pickups found in the famed Gibson that was once played by Tommy Bolin have been recreated in great detail
Synyster Gates has launched what’s called a Universal Pedal Platform – and it’s nothing like your usual amp head
The ultra-clean amp head has been deliberately designed to be paired with distortion pedals and rackmount effects
New Zealand indie-rock outfit The Beths had their gear stolen in France – and are now appealing for its return
The stolen gear includes some pretty rare guitars, including a Burns Club Series Double Six 12-string and a custom handmade guitar by Trent Guitars
Nuno Bettencourt has launched his own guitar brand, Nuno Guitars – marking the end of his longstanding partnership with Washburn
Many speculated a Bettencourt brand was in the works after the virtuoso was spotted performing at Ozzy Osbourne's last-ever show armed with a mystery guitar
Everything that caught my eye at Guitar Summit 2025 – from the grand unveiling of a brand-new guitar company to the year’s most anticipated amp modeler
Rosengarten Mannheim became a scorching-hot cauldron of all things guitar for three days – and there were plenty of highlights
Ozzy Osbourne has worked with the biggest virtuosos in the world – but Andrew Watt says he valued the bass above all else
Watt collaborated closely with the Prince of Darkness on his final two albums and discovered he valued one instrument above the rest when it came to dialing in a mix
