Michael J. Fox on the surprise guitar cameo with Coldplay that stole the show at Glastonbury
Fox details his surprise contribution to Coldplay’s 2024 record-breaking fifth Glastonbury headline performance – and why a kick can steal the show
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Michael J. Fox on the surprise guitar cameo with Coldplay that stole the show at Glastonbury
Fox details his surprise contribution to Coldplay’s 2024 record-breaking fifth Glastonbury headline performance – and why a kick can steal the show
Jimmy Page has no desire to tour again, but he’s still picking up the guitar
Page still loves the instrument, but he doesn’t want to hit the road
Black Friday guitar deals 2026: The Cyber Weekend savings have already started for guitar players
Here are the best Black Friday deals from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more
John Mayer has an HSS Silver Sky prototype – but we might not ever get to see it
Mayer and Paul Reed Smith are constantly toying with new ideas to further refine his best-selling signature guitar
50% off gear and a 4.5-star Hetfield-esque Epiphone – my top picks from the freshly launched Musician’s Friend pre-Black Friday sale
With big reductions on PRS SE electrics, 25% off selected Mesa/Boogie amps and rare reductions on this year’s UAFX pedals, why wait until Black Friday itself?
Ex-Faith No More guitarist makes surprise return after 31 years
Trey Spruance returns for a 2027 tour with a handful of custom Schecters in tow
Eddie Van Halen called Steve Vai the day he left David Lee Roth’s band: “We struck up a friendship”
Vai helped Roth kickstart his post-Van Halen solo career and was tasked with living up to the precedent set by Eddie
Artists
How Play That Funky Music guitarist Bryan Bassett wound up playing in three iconic rock bands
Wild Cherry, Foghat, Molly Hatchet: whoever he’s playing with, Bassett is bringing his own brand of blues-rock swagger. He looks back at recording Play That Funky Music and Foghat’s final years with Dave Peverett
The life and times of prog icon Jan Akkerman, from Brainbox to Focus
In this career-spanning interview, the Dutch master tells all, from early beginnings in the red light district to Focus, B.B. King, and synth guitar
Chris Rörland on the making of his signature Jackson, switching from Kemper to Quad Cortex and sharing the stage with historical figures
The Swedish power metaller explains the band’s contrasting guitar styles, what makes his signature 7-string a dream come true, and why he has nothing to do with their history-lesson lyrics
Billie Joe Armstrong is underrated and music is all about channeling the outer realm – meet NYC alt-rockers Telescreens
Singer/guitarist Jackson Hamm and drummer Oliver Graf join GW to explain how “pure inspiration” comes from the great beyond
How The Beaches sneaked up on the world, won seven Junos and opened for the Rolling Stones
The Canadian band only achieved global awareness after leaving their major label. But they understand the value of their awards and acclaim
L7’s Donita Sparks on the cult of Sub Pop, losing Jennifer Finch and hitting the road one last time
The alt-rock icon reflects on messing up with Pearl Jam, the band’s last hurrah and how Nirvana inspired her to up her songwriting game
Robin Finck on his Nine Inch Nails tone secrets – and why he’s selling half his gear collection
Finck’s official Reverb store will be stocked with gear from his adventures with Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses and more. He discusses some of the treasures that could be yours and the stories they carry with them
Richard Lloyd reflects on Television, Zeppelin and Hendrix encounters, and his bittersweet relationship with Tom Verlaine in his final Guitar World interview
Richard Lloyd passed away on November 7. In this wide-ranging conversation, he looks back on Television’s legacy, backstage lessons with Jimmy Page’s tech, and an onstage jam with John Lee Hooker
Gear
Cort L-60 review: "An exceptional sub-$300 budget acoustic guitar"
The guitar-making giant delivers a brilliant no-frills acoustic that won't break the bank
EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Jr MOSFET Mod review: “I set it to MOSFET and left it there”
EarthQuaker’s popular overdrive shrinks into a mini enclosure and swaps its most Tube Screamer-like voice for a punchy new clipping option
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2026: tested for acoustic and electric
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument
Best multi-effects pedals 2026: expert reviews of the ultimate digital rigs
From budget-friendly all-in-ones to professional studio tools, we break down the most capable multi-effects units on the current market
What's the best guitar cable in 2026? These are the tried & tested options I'd recommend to any player
I'm a professional guitar gear reviewer, and I've tested 12 of the best to help you find your perfect match
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
How Epiphone made the Prophecy series, its most advanced guitar lineup ever
Epiphone’s new range introduces modern features players have been clamoring for – and some genuine firsts for the firm
Lessons
Eric Gales breaks down how jazz and classical influence his blues
In his latest GW lesson, Eric Gales talks jazz, blues, classical and gospel and how it relates to blues
The ultimate power chord guide: essential shapes for every genre
Guitarists as diverse as James Hetfield, Brian May, Steve Lukather and George Benson all swear by power chords. Learn the core shapes that will empower you in any genre
Alex Skolnick on how to explore legato – and explains where a little music theory can go a long way
In his second Guitar World column, the Testament guitarist uses a lick from So Many Lies to take us deeper into his Allan Holdsworth-inspired legato style
Drop C tuning: how to get to grips with the earth-shaking tuning used by Metallica and Periphery
Metal’s finest have forged some of their heaviest riffs in Drop C – now you can too
How to nail a blues-rock solo in the style of Eric Johnson
This Eric Johnson lesson serves up a solo split into four. We've got the tab and video, you bring your Strat
Blackberry Smoke's Charlie Starr on the delicate art of overdubbing guitars
Taking Morningside as an example from Blackberry Smoke's You Hear Georgia, Charlie Starr demystifies an approach perfected by Keef
“Starting acoustically is a good foundation for tone”: Jake Kiszka’s top 5 tone tips
The Greta Van Fleet guitarist says it’s time we reconnected with combo amps – and don’t forget that technique is fundamental to tone
People ask me: “How do I get out of the pentatonic rut?” This is what I tell them
10 things we learned from B.B. King, Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more that will improve your soloing
“One pickup, two knobs – what more do you need? Well, some of us need a front pickup, too!” Joe Bonamassa compares Les Paul Juniors and demonstrates how they change his playing
Joe Bonamassa explains how not all Juniors are created equal, but they all have something magical about them
Reviews
Cort L-60 review: "An exceptional sub-$300 budget acoustic guitar"
The guitar-making giant delivers a brilliant no-frills acoustic that won't break the bank
EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Jr MOSFET Mod review: “I set it to MOSFET and left it there”
EarthQuaker’s popular overdrive shrinks into a mini enclosure and swaps its most Tube Screamer-like voice for a punchy new clipping option
“Despite its small stature, it’s not lacking in low-end, and has masses of tight, punchy gain on tap”: Laney Ironheart Foundry IRF60-112 review
Laney's analog solid-state renaissance continues – fresh from the Foundry, here's a gig-ready 1x12 Ironheart combo
“A wild thing, and we think you’ll love it”: Warm Audio The Black Keys Peach Fuzz review
The Black Keys team up with Warm Audio for a furry fuzz with switchable octave. Let's see if it will have the fOXX on the run
“You really can’t fault anything… unimpeachable”: Patrick James Eggle Oz Carved Top review
This cousin of a PJE Cabronita Oz features Wide Range humbuckers, ‘grained mahogany’ finish, and still boasts Eggle’s astounding attention to detail
"A nitro finish nearly always comes with a high price tag - this changes that": Patina PT-3 review
Patina looks to open the door to nitro-finished guitars for those who are on a budget.
Cort AP550M review – an astonishing parlor acoustic for $209
Can one of the largest manufacturers in the world turn out an instrument at this price that is actually worth buying? Let’s see…
Buying Guides
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2026: tested for acoustic and electric
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument
Best multi-effects pedals 2026: expert reviews of the ultimate digital rigs
From budget-friendly all-in-ones to professional studio tools, we break down the most capable multi-effects units on the current market
What's the best guitar cable in 2026? These are the tried & tested options I'd recommend to any player
I'm a professional guitar gear reviewer, and I've tested 12 of the best to help you find your perfect match
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by experts
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
Best electric guitars 2026: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Best acoustic guitars 2026: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2026: tried and tested gear they actually want
Skip the novelty mugs. We've spent thousands of hours testing gear to bring you the ultimate holiday buyer's guide for guitarists
Best looper pedals 2026: options for practice, songwriting, and live performance – tried and tested by an expert
My pick of the best loop pedals across every budget, including full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice
Best FRFR speakers 2026: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelers
Get the most out of your modeler with my pick of FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths – these active speakers from Fender, Laney, IK Multimedia and more are tonally transparent beasts