News
Latest News

“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
By Matt Owen published
“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

Electro-Harmonix just launched a serious competitor in the mini compressor pedal stakes
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Pico Platform Compressor/Limiter won’t take up much room on your pedalboard, but it will deliver studio-style squeeze with plenty of flexibility

“A dream come true”: Gibson reimagines the Hummingbird as the Bluebird for country star Miranda Lambert
By Matt Owen published
“I hope this encourages musicians everywhere – especially young girls – to chase the same dream that guitars have made come true for me,” the Grammy winner said

“A groundbreaking store for all things Gibson”: Gibson to open new flagship Garage outside the US for the first time
By Matt Owen published
Located in London, the new Gibson Garage will follow in the footsteps of the company's premiere Nashville store, and stock a range of products from across the Gibson brand family

Disneyland-salvaged wood and guitars that literally smell as good as they look: Fender goes big on sustainability for unique California Streetwoods collection
By Matt Owen published
Wild tonewood selections head-up the Custom Shop’s newest Masterbuilt range, which was created in partnership with Street Tree Revival

The Halcyon Gold Overdrive just became the most exciting Klon-inspired pedal on the market – because it’s so much more than just a clone
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Thanks to Adaptive Circuitry, Origin Effects’ latest overdrive can go far beyond the capabilities of the original Centaur

Taylor’s 417e is a “modern-classic” acoustic with a “robust and powerful voice”
By Guitar World Staff published
Sponsored
Round-shouldered dreadnought boasts solid Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood body, V-Class bracing, Tobacco Sunburst finish and more

“A great testament to the passion, brilliance, talent and ingenuity of the Master Builders”: Fender’s latest Custom Shop Prestige Collection features some of the wildest guitars you’ll see in 2023
By Matt Owen published
Feast your eyes on the Big F’s new collection of one-a-kind Masterbuilt Custom Shop creations
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!


