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IK Multimedia’s TONEX Cab goes above and beyond in a bid to become the FRFR speaker you’ve always dreamed of
By Guitar World Staff published
The compact yet feature-packed full-range, flat-response cab is the ideal solution for casual players and performers alike who are looking to level up their amp modeler setup

Jason Becker hails Matteo Mancuso as a guitar hero destined for greatness
By Phil Weller published
Mancuso impressed Becker with both his virtuosity and his heart

Brent Hinds fuels speculation of tension with Mastodon after calling them out on social media
By Janelle Borg published
The band announced Hinds’ departure earlier this year and recently recruited Nick Johnston as his replacement

Steven Van Zandt sidelined from Bruce Springsteen tour following emergency surgery
By Phil Weller published
The 74-year-old missed a recent show after experiencing shooting pains, and was rushed to the hospital the next day

Wolfgang Van Halen pulls out of Black Sabbath’s last show – here’s why
By Phil Weller published
The Mammoth frontman has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with his tour with Creed

Rainger FX’s Razor Fuzz is a dirt pedal with a guitar pick modeler
By Phil Weller published
The innovative feature adds harsh and unique overtones, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted

Godfather of ska, Ernest Ranglin, recalls working with a young Bob Marley
By Janelle Borg published
Ranglin’s rhythmic style and blend of mento, jazz and reggae in his guitar parts not only influenced the inception of the ska movement, but also some of Jamaica’s biggest talents

Fender Japan revives an unconventional classic with new Blue Flower Series
By Phil Weller published
Three Fender models are dressed in the floral design, which emerged in the 1960s alongside the revered Paisley finish
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