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“It’s the only delay that can make those OK Computer sounds”: Ed O’Brien explains why one BOSS pedal was integral to Radiohead’s landmark ’90s albums
The Bends and OK Computer wouldn’t sound the same without the BOSS DD-5 – and Radiohead’s resident effects expert is already eyeing up some newly launched delays for the band’s next outing
“Joe Bonamassa texted me and said, ‘I know you love that black Les Paul. It’s at Carter Vintage right now. Call them ASAP!’”: Kirk Hammett says he only got his ultra-rare Factory Black ’59 Les Paul thanks to the help of his collector friend
The Metallica guitarist also reveals he had “30 guitars stolen” in a previous attempt to buy the unicorn electric guitar
A new in-depth look at Eric Clapton in the '60s, '70s and '80s – only in the new Guitar World
Featuring brand-new Slowhand-centric interviews with Steve Lukather, Eddie Kramer, Albert Lee, Phil Palmer, Chuck Kirkpatrick, Danny Flowers, Albhy Galuten, Joe Bonamassa and more
“I had no idea he was coming. I was like, ‘This is the last song that I wanted to play’”: Joe Satriani recalls his first and only meeting with Eddie Van Halen – a surprise visit when he was tackling a tricky track in the studio
Satch was busy piecing together The Extremist and laboring over the jangly, 12-string sounds of a challenging song – then Eddie Van Halen walked in
Budweiser bodies and a new kind of competition stripe? Feast your eyes on Fender Japan’s early Christmas present: the Wasted Youth Telecaster and Mustang Bass collection
Renowned graphic designer and Budweiser creative director Verdy has lent his keen eye for eye-catching aesthetics to FJ's 2023 end-of-year releases
Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: The best of 2023!
Also in issue 379! Interviews: Kirk Hammett, Nuno Bettencourt, Cory Wong, Yvette Young, Nita Strauss and more. Reviews: New gear from Epiphone, Fender, Guild, Jackson and more. Learn songs by Led Zeppelin, Phoebe Bridgers and Blink-182
Discover Joe Bonamassa’s “secret weapon” and the delay pedals key to Radiohead’s signature sound in BOSS’ monumental 50th Anniversary supplement
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Packed with exclusive artist interviews and arriving in the February issue of Guitar World, this special commemorative publication details the history of the world’s biggest effects pioneer and features stunning photography throughout
“Eric’s Les Paul gets stolen, and he knows I’ve got the other one. He starts calling me relentlessly. I charged him £200. It’s worth about two million now”: Andy Summers recalls selling Eric Clapton his Gibson Les Paul ‘Burst for a bargain price
After Slowhand‘s legendary Beano ‘Burst was stolen in ‘66, Summers reluctantly sold his own Les Paul to the bluesman for a measly £200
“The nuances and features of Morgan amps for anyone to access”: Neural DSP brings coveted modern boutique amp tones to its latest plugin
The amp modeling guru's new Morgan Amps Suite features replications of three classic Morgan amps along with a host of effects
“Whenever people visited my house and saw the guitar, their faces would light up”: Guitar gifted to Jason Becker by Eddie Van Halen sells for $110,000 at auction
Becker was happy to part ways with the instrument to pay for his ongoing ALS care and hopes it goes to someone who will “love and appreciate it as much as I do”
