New posthumous Johnny Cash album featuring Marty Stuart and Dan Auerbach announced By Janelle Borg published 23 April 24 The 11-track collection includes unreleased songs written exclusively by Cash
Keith Richards’ Some Girls-era Telecaster is up for auction (without its original neck) – for $400K By Matt Parker published 23 April 24 Built by the Rolling Stone’s go-to guitar tech Ted Newman Jones, the custom T-style has killer provenance but has been heavily modified since its Stones days
This guitarist transformed their John Mayer PRS into a Stevie Ray Vaughan Number One Strat By Matt Owen published 23 April 24 John Mayer once asserted he’d never produce a sunburst version of his popular PRS signature guitar. Now we know what it would look like, and it's quite something
“I was standing in line at the bank when Dickey called: ‘Hey, listen – my guitar player just quit and the tour starts in a week. Do you want to do it?’” How I went from guitar journalist to Dickey Betts’ right-hand man By Andy Aledort published 23 April 24 Guitar World’s Andy Aledort played over 250 shows around the globe with his hero. He traces his history with the late Allman Brothers Band icon, and shares his personal experience of working with the complex, generous guitar legend who once gave him one of Duane Allman’s slides
5 signs your guitar cable needs replacing (and 6 ways to make it last longer) By Ross Holder published 23 April 24 Assess the health of your cables with our guide to the warning signs, plus our maintenance tips to extend their life
Blackstar promises classic valve tones in compact models in its latest MK III Series By Janelle Borg published 23 April 24 Fully equipped with Blackstar’s patented CabRig technology, the MK III Series prioritizes tonal customization
John Lennon’s lost Help! Framus acoustic has been found in an attic after 50 years By Matt Owen published 23 April 24 The 12-string acoustic guitar was used on a number of classic Beatles tracks, and is tipped to rival Kurt Cobain’s $6m Martin D-18e when it hits the auction block next month
Is Emanuel Casablanca the hero that modern blues guitar has been waiting for? By Andrew Daly published 23 April 24 Strung Out on Thrills was hard to make and hard to write – every track was challenging. But Emanuel Casablanca's album throws down the gauntlet to blues guitar, presenting a new path forward
MJ Lenderman shares tone secrets and explains why there’s life in the live album yet By Richard Bienstock published 23 April 24 With a blazing (not to mention “fluid like the wind”) band behind him, indie rock’s leading overdrive purveyor takes his best one-man-band material to wild new places
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2024: our pick of easy acoustic strummers for new players By Daryl Robertson last updated 23 April 24 We've tested epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – read on to find the best beginner acoustic guitar for you
Mike Kinsella on his journey to cult guitar hero status with American Football By Ellie Rogers published 23 April 24 As his latest Owen album looms, the guitarist reflects on how he discovered the tunings that made him so influential, doing it all without pedals and why he can only play Teles
Mdou Moctar finds a new fan in Metallica’s Kirk Hammett By Janelle Borg published 23 April 24 The Tuareg guitarist’s latest album continues to expand the horizons of contemporary rock
“Damn close to Lifeson’s late ‘70s/early ‘80s sounds”: Lerxst CHI head and cab review By Chris Gill published 23 April 24 A lower-powered version of Alex Lifeson’s superlative Omega tube amp, the CHI could facilitate your guitar’s passage to Bangkok
Artist who smashed guitar at Coachella pulls out after backlash By Janelle Borg published 23 April 24 AP Dhillon smashed his guitar in a show of protest
“A lot of people don’t know cheap guitars require the same energy, and resources to make as an expensive guitar”: How this Danish guitar company is turning factory rejects into some of its finest builds By Matt Parker published 22 April 24 Baum Guitars’ Revival Collection has hit upon a rare form of guitar alchemy, turning some of its worst productions into its most desirable – and sustainable – builds
Patti Smith on her controversial first gig – and why rock belongs to the people By Janelle Borg published 22 April 24 The punk poet laureate continues to inspire generations of artists
Meet Tasha S, the Ukrainian guitar phenom whose nonchalant covers have won her millions of followers By Andrew Daly published 22 April 24 The offset-wielding Ukraine-born guitarist has amassed 4.8m TikTok and 1.7m Instagram followers on her guitar journey. She reveals her plans to transition from the screen to the stage – and why passion is more important than gear
Peter Frampton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Phil Weller published 22 April 24 The iconic guitarist will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the MC5, Dave Matthews Band, Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige and more in October
New research reveals the world’s most Googled guitar riffs and chord progressions By Phil Weller published 22 April 24 A total of 271 songs and 2,314,336 Google searches were analyzed, with a riff many believe to be played on bass claiming the top spot
Martin’s DSS Biosphere II is an FSC-certified build that raises awareness for sustainability By Matt Owen published 22 April 24 The third instalment to Martin's Planet Earth series features custom Robert Goetzl artwork, and a super-green spec sheet