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Thomann's epic Harley Benton sale is back - score 25% off 25 guitars, basses and amps for 25 days
From incredible value electrics to solid-topped acoustics and thunderous basses there's something for everyone in this epic sale
Corey Taylor unmasked and unplugged: The Slipknot frontman goes acoustic on Gibson’s ‘king of flat-tops’ in this Guitar World exclusive
Taylor dropped by Guitar World Studios with his SJ-200 to perform Silverfish in this intimate video session
John Mayer trades solos with H.E.R., covers Grateful Dead with his blues trio, and reunites with the Fender Monterey Stratocaster (again) during jam-packed Crossroads 2023 concert
Mayer brought his rhythm, lead and tonal A-game to the star-studded festival, during which he had an especially busy itinerary
The boutique electric guitar of the year? By popular demand, Nik Huber unveils the Krautster III, a high-end single-cut dream machine
Players kept asking for a Dolphin/Krauster Hybrid, and now it’s here – and there are plenty of custom options available
“We’re going to pay tribute to the man himself right now”: Joe Bonamassa and John McLaughlin honor Jeff Beck with a hair-raising rendition of Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers at Crossroads 2023
The two guitarists paid tribute to the departed icon, performing Beck’s signature tune
Laney Amplification at the Guitar Showcase 2023: The best boutique combo for under $800?
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Plus see why Guthrie Govan made the switch to Laney
Ibanez at the Guitar Showcase 2023: The alternative acoustic brand
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At the forefront of innovation in the acoustic guitar industry
“Some of what you practice should sound s**t, because then you know you’re working on something that needs to be worked on”: Guthrie Govan on the art of improvisation – and how to make practice as effective as possible
The Aristocrats virtuoso is one of the finest guitar players of our generation, so when he offers advice on becoming a better player, we listen
