Guitar Center’s new CEO explains why the firm’s future must prioritize premium guitars By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 Gabe Dalporto insists the firm needs to “evolve and execute better” in order to survive, and that it has forgotten who its core customer really is
Vernon Reid is working with Reverend on a signature guitar By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 Believed to be called Talisman, the guitar might be arriving sooner than you think
Solar Guitars honors Kirk Windstein with a signature that pays tribute to New Orleans city By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind
Ace Frehley sold his 1959 Gibson Les Paul to fund a gambling trip By Matt Owen published 26 April 24 The former Kiss guitarist bought the guitar for $4,000 and sold it for $18,000 – but in today's market, it's estimated to be worth $350,000
Mike McCready recalls meeting Eddie Van Halen – and tries his hand at playing Eruption off the cuff By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 The Pearl Jam guitarist has opened up about his encounter with the guitar legend on Howard Stern, before showing off a few two-hand tapping licks
Score a FREE Fender pedal when you buy two at full price with this insane Hammertone offer By Daryl Robertson published 26 April 24 Fender has gone hammertime for Hammertone discounts with this insane 3 for 2 offer – overdrive, distortion, delay and flanger pedals up for grabs
“He said things like, ’Well, why does there have to be a guitar solo there?’… He has a wonderful lack of knowledge or respect for this past of mine”: David Gilmour’s first solo album in 9 years features a new producer tearing up the rulebook By Janelle Borg
Guitar Center’s new CEO explains why the firm’s future must prioritize premium guitars By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 Gabe Dalporto insists the firm needs to “evolve and execute better” in order to survive, and that it has forgotten who its core customer really is
Vernon Reid is working with Reverend on a signature guitar By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 Believed to be called Talisman, the guitar might be arriving sooner than you think
Solar Guitars honors Kirk Windstein with a signature that pays tribute to New Orleans city By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind
Ace Frehley sold his 1959 Gibson Les Paul to fund a gambling trip By Matt Owen published 26 April 24 The former Kiss guitarist bought the guitar for $4,000 and sold it for $18,000 – but in today's market, it's estimated to be worth $350,000
Mike McCready recalls meeting Eddie Van Halen – and tries his hand at playing Eruption off the cuff By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 The Pearl Jam guitarist has opened up about his encounter with the guitar legend on Howard Stern, before showing off a few two-hand tapping licks
Score a FREE Fender pedal when you buy two at full price with this insane Hammertone offer By Daryl Robertson published 26 April 24 Fender has gone hammertime for Hammertone discounts with this insane 3 for 2 offer – overdrive, distortion, delay and flanger pedals up for grabs
Guitar World deals of the week: save over $1,000 on a Marshall, get $230 off a Guild, plus all the week's best bargains By Matt McCracken published 26 April 24 With plenty of Spring sales in bloom we've found massive savings on Fender, Marshall, Eventide, and more
Lee Ritenour sets the record straight on fixing George Benson’s Give Me the Night solo By Janelle Borg published 26 April 24 Quincy Jones made Ritenour swear never to tell George Benson about the incident
Mötley Crüe share their first new single with John 5 – and as promised, it marks a heavy return By Matt Owen published 26 April 24 Headlined by a blistering solo from John 5, Dogs of War is the band's first new single since 2019, and the first to be released since their split with former guitarist Mick Mars
"This American institution has not only changed the face of the guitar forever but has shaped the course of popular music": 5 Fender innovations that changed the world of guitar By Daryl Robertson
Randy Bachman on how a broken string inspired his iconic American Woman guitar riff By Janelle Borg published 26 April 24 How one broken string on a ‘59 Les Paul changed Randy Bachman’s career
“It made me realize how grateful I am to have the guitar in my life”: I applied to be the new Smashing Pumpkins guitarist – I didn’t get the gig, but it was one of the most life-affirming experiences of my musical career By Michael Astley-Brown published 26 April 24 Kiki Wong deservedly landed the touring guitarist spot, but applying to join one of my all-time favorite bands reignited my teenage dreams – and Billy Corgan should be commended for offering the opportunity to so many players
Best guitar wireless systems 2024: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage By Jonathan Horsley last updated 26 April 24 Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's our pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget
“John Sykes changed my world”: How Fozzy’s Rich Ward invented Stuck Mojo By Andrew Daly published 26 April 24 The Marshall fan explains what made him shut down the crossover band he loved, how he developed the perfect partnership with Fozzy bandmate Chris Jericho, and why mid-’70s Les Pauls are the best
Flatwound vs roundwound bass strings: What’s the difference? By Richard Blenkinsop published 25 April 24 Mellow and warm or bright and snappy? We look at the key differences between flatwound and roundwound bass strings
Best guitar capos: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Bird last updated 25 April 24 A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Best short-scale basses 2024: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points By Daryl Robertson last updated 25 April 24 From Fender to Gibson, Gretsch to Spector, here are our top picks for the best short-scale basses on the market right now
Rock City Machine Co. went from KISS Army to KISS collaborators. Now they're going it alone. By Andrew Daly published 25 April 24 Ryan Cook and Jeremy Asbrock have worked with Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons, but say it’s time for them to stand on their own, er, four feet...
Why a baritone Les Paul is the perfect prog metal weapon for Wheel’s James Lascelles By Phil Weller published 25 April 24 Upcoming third album, Charismatic Leaders, kickstarts a new era for the Finnish prog-metallers with a sound that’s stubbornly traditional but powerfully progressive
Why Bob Dylan and Tom Waits guitarist Duke Robillard is American blues guitar royalty By Andy G Jones published 26 April 24 This lesson in Robillard's improvisational lead guitar style showcases his ability to incorporate melody in solos, and blend blues with jazz
Phrase spellbending blues intro licks in the style of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and John Mayer By Stuart Ryan published 25 April 24 Learn how to phrase spellbending blues intro licks in the style of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and John Mayer
Learn Iron Maiden’s galloping rhythm guitar style in a lesson that packs their triple-guitar approach into one By Jamie Hunt published 24 April 24 This action-packed metal lesson will hone your palm-muting and cram Maiden’s triple-guitar approach into one all-action rhythm part
Introducing jump blues – the electrified ‘40s guitar style that melded jazz, blues and swing By Andy Saphir published 22 April 24 Exemplified by the likes of Louis Jordan, Roy Brown and T-Bone Walker, jump blues can add some jazz flair to your blues and rock ‘n‘ roll changes
Why founding Whitesnake members Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody were a classic guitar partnership By Martin Cooper published 22 April 24 Learn the rhythm and lead style of Whitesnake’s Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody era
“One of my greatest heroes”: Joe Bonamassa salutes Jeff Beck as he shares his favorite licks By Joe Bonamassa published 19 April 24 With a Les Paul in hand, Bonamassa checks in from Nerdville to give a lesson in the style of the late, great Jeff Beck
These fast guitar licks sound harder than they actually are By Simon Barnard published 16 April 24 We all know speed is not the be all and end all, but sometimes more is simply more. This lesson will take you to the edge, maybe beyond, following in the footsteps of Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen and Gary Moore
Banish six-string imposter syndrome with this lesson in Sophie Lloyd’s shred style By Charlie Griffiths published 15 April 24 Get warmed up and dialed in for a lesson that's going to whip your legato, tapping and sweep picking into shape
Learn why Robin Trower's blues guitar style is up there with the best By David Gerrish published 15 April 24 Learn the licks of the British blues guitar great who took Hendrix's six-string revolution and ran with it