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The family-owned guitar maker was the first to publicly confirm it had been targeted by Fender’s legal action – and it’s taking steps to offset the impact
He also got to play a host of other iconic guitars before the show
McCullough, who died in 2016, had a glittering solo and session career that saw him play with Paul McCartney and Joe Cocker
Dimebag used the original Flanger/Doubler rack unit as an always-on tone thickener
Guitarist Khn shares his theories in an exclusive interview with Guitar World
Nene Royal nailed the classic bassline and dished out a feast of guitar solos
The bluegrass virtuoso wasn’t taking any risks when he returned to the stage in Indiana
Finalists will compete for a haul of prizes including Phil Jones Bass amps, basses, effects, and other bass gear
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Pairing one-off pedals with lunchbox amps, Korgan Robb and Niko Kapeta's second album is a masterclass in atmosphere
Campbell's 1951 Broadcaster was integral to that Heartbreakers sound – no matter who was playing it
The Tele titan anchored The King’s latter day backing group, the TCB Band, from 1969 until Presley’s tragic death in 1977
Lofgren was broke, living back home in D.C. with his folks, when a call to jam turned his life around
Beyond the tales of Clapton’s lost ’Bursts, the guitarist reached for a variety of instruments during his tenure in Cream, from the iconic ‘Fool’ SG to a mid-’60s ES-335
The Wilco guitarist discusses his best gear finds and why he has his mom to thank for some of them
Warm Audio teams up with boutique builder Dirty Boy to shrink the coveted Afro Fuzz circuit into a compact, wallet-friendly stompbox
VHT attempts to emulate the much-vaunted Dumble sound with this moderately priced all-tube amp
Dubbed the ‘Fretless Wonder’, the Les Paul Custom waltzed onto the scene in 1954. This particular mid-’50s model found its way into the hands of two guitar heroes
With a reputation for quality on a budget, Sire shows us what it can do beyond entry-level guitars
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
Sonic expansion or evolutionary dead-end? The acoustic-electric has undergone a radical reinvention over the years
Played by Waters throughout the final two decades of his career, this bright red Tele has been displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Metropolitan Museum of Art
Harley Benton's budget relic S-type delivers supreme playability and classic tones, but what about that finish?
As well as advice on getting better results within your own home studio environment, I also cover the main gear you'll need and the pros and cons of recording your guitar by yourself
John Frusciante and Lindsey Buckingham are both advocates for alternative F chord shapes that give you extra options for color
By recycling open chord shapes in different positions, you will uncover a wealth of fascinating voicings – just ask Jimmy Page. Here are 5 chords to get you started
Sofia Victoria on how imperfect vibrato, wrong notes and open string noise can add substantial character to conventional soloing
Chris Buck bought a new acoustic for tour, but he needed a pickup installed. Enter Huw Price and his drill
Learning to mute individual strings makes all the difference when mastering your first guitar chords
Mike Stringer's progressive metal masterclass continues as he teaches you how to play Spiritbox’s Tsunami Sea
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist pays tribute to the power of the almighty riff in his latest GW lesson
Warm Audio teams up with boutique builder Dirty Boy to shrink the coveted Afro Fuzz circuit into a compact, wallet-friendly stompbox
VHT attempts to emulate the much-vaunted Dumble sound with this moderately priced all-tube amp
With a reputation for quality on a budget, Sire shows us what it can do beyond entry-level guitars
Harley Benton's budget relic S-type delivers supreme playability and classic tones, but what about that finish?
Gibson’s latest iteration of this cult, rediscovered ‘80s model is the big win fans have been waiting for
This budget reverb pedal delivers impressive tones, a handy pre-delay switch, and an ultra-rugged build quality, all for just $99
With superb playability and an awesome neck pickup for under $250, the finish may be divisive, but Harley Benton's new Aged series is undeniably great value for money
D’Addario’s XPND range brings telescopic pedalboard expansion with a rugged design built for real-world use – but is it genuinely practical, or just clever engineering?
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
Get the most out of your digital modeler with the best FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths
Get better guitar tones for recording and practice with my pick of the best guitar amp plugins
Unlock bass preamp power with our expert picks from Orange, Ampeg, Electro Harmonix and more…
Whether it be for performing live or recording at home, the best acoustic guitar pickups from LR Baggs, Fishman and others will help you enhance your tone
Learning guitar online is cheaper and more flexible than traditional tuition, but only if you choose the right platform. Together with Guitar World’s expert team, I’ve put the top lesson sites to the test for every budget, genre, and skill level, including a fantastic free option
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
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