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Fender just announced its biggest mid-year gear drop yet – here’s everything you need to know
A complete pedal range overhaul, the return of the Nocaster, a new Silent System for Strats and Teles, plus some – dare we say – awfully Silver Sky-looking finishes
Eric Gales signed a six figure deal as a teenager and his classmates had no idea
They knew of his drumming chops, but he had reasons to hide his other talents
Steve Vai is bringing his original For the Love of God Ibanez with him on tour – but he isn't playing it
The seven-string has officially been added to Vai’s touring arsenal – here’s why you didn’t see it on stage
My pick of the best new guitar gear launched this week – and the new drops you might have missed
My personal highlights from a week filled with Fenders, Epiphones, pedals and more. Have a highlight of your own? Let us know in the comments
Chad Gilbert riffs with New Found Glory again as he returns to the stage in wheelchair mid-cancer battle
Gilbert performed for the first time after undergoing emergency brain cancer surgery in February
Prime Day guitar deals 2026: the latest early savings uncovered, predicted deals, and everything you need to know about Amazon's biggest sale
Prime Day 2026 is just days away. Guitar World's gear experts are here to help you separate the real bargains from the filler with the best early savings on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more
Keith Richards on the time Chuck Berry punched him
The Stones legend says he’d have done exactly the same
Guitar World deals of the week: grab the best early Prime Day guitar deals with essential guitar gear starting from just $4.99, plus the ideal last-minute Father's Day gift for guitar-playing dads
Our gear experts track down the best weekly deals on guitar gear, bringing you hand-picked savings on guitars, pedals, amps, and more
