Neko Engineering unveils the NAM-compatible wireless studio tool that fits in your pocket
The Neko packs NAM tones, recording, stem separation, GenAI features, wireless connectivity, and audio-to-tab features into one tiny powerhouse
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Neko Engineering unveils the NAM-compatible wireless studio tool that fits in your pocket
The Neko packs NAM tones, recording, stem separation, GenAI features, wireless connectivity, and audio-to-tab features into one tiny powerhouse
How Emily Wolfe ended up with the Epiphone that’s defined her career – after missing out on her dream Gibson
Going for a cheaper alternative has been a life-changing compromise
We’ve reviewed dozens of online guitar lessons platforms – now you can fix your playing for less with 45% off our number one choice
Get full access to 11,000+ lessons and step up your playing for only $8.25 per month
Fender honors George Harrison’s Dark Horse Records legacy with limited-edition Stratocaster
The collaboration pays tribute to the label that emerged from one of the Beatles’ most divisive tours
Roger Waters slams James Hetfield following controversial comments at The Sphere in Las Vegas
Waters tore into James Hetfield's musicianship and after the Metallica frontman dissed artists who use their platform for political statements
Black Friday guitar deals 2026: The early savings have already started for guitar players
Here are the best early Black Friday deals from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more
Josh Scott of JHS Pedals is selling a treasure trove of rare pedals and prototypes in new Reverb store
From one-of-one pedal prototypes to weird gear finds, Reverb is calling the collection “a pedal lover’s paradise”
Artists
![ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons [left] performs in front of some Magnatone amplifiers; a classic shot of Prince performing live, bathed in purple light.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F9hWCsfWshAZhe8zZuykiE-840-80.jpg.webp)
Billy Gibbons on his epic late-night guitar summit with Prince
The ZZ Top frontman admits he only recognized just how gifted Prince was as a player when he saw him bring the house down at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards
Bruce Watson on what made Big Country different, and what people get wrong about their late frontman
Big Country were inescapable in the ’80s. Twenty-five years since Stuart Adamson’s tragic passing, we speak to guitarist Bruce Watson about keeping the band’s flag flying
Europe’s John Norum on shredding with Yngwie, holding Greeny, and the secret note in his Final Countdown solo
Europe’s new album is the sound of “old men” shaken awake, but can they outrun the cultural juggernaut of their greatest single – and would they want to?
Prince guitarist Levi Seacer Jr on learning songs fast, $50 fines, and how funny his boss was up close
The guitarist and bassist reveals why Prince demanded so much out of his band, why you can’t get an Epiphone in his shade of blue, and how Sexy MF came to be
Recently retired after a remarkable career with Judas Priest, Ian Hill reflects on what makes heavy metal tick
Ian Hill earned his stripes across five decades with Judas Priest, the legendary group that helped define the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the late ’70s
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![Left to Die's Rick Rozz [left] and Matt Harvey tear it up onstage.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/abnwM4yi7Nf49TF5VCDtp3-840-80.jpg.webp)
How Left to Die revived death metal icon Chuck Schuldiner’s teenage recordings
Death’s long lost cult demos live again on Initium Mortis. Rick Rozz and Matt Harvey tell GW about the sound of “kids going as sick as they can”
The time Kenny Wayne Shepherd played Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock Stratocaster
From the Archive Shepherd first took to the stage with Hendrix’s beloved Izabella Strat in 2010
Gear
"Tonex sounds wrapped in a worthwhile, but imperfect floorboard": IK Multimedia Tonex Board review
IK Multimedia's flagship Tonex unit features a high-definition touchscreen, AmpliTube multi-effects, and significantly increased functionality.
"It sounds the business”: Mad Professor Super Black Mini review
Fender fans rejoice – Mad Professor's Super Black is now available in mini form
Best headphone amps for guitar 2026: silent practice solutions
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with my expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players
Best bass amps for practice 2026: tried and tested desktop and combo amps for home use
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps
“Can this $999 seven-string guitar strike fear in its opposition?”: Cort KX507MS Pale Moon review
The South Korean firm looks to go one better than the metal guitar firms making guitars in its famed Indonesian factory
Best guitars for kids 2026: top electric and acoustic guitars for children
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more
Lessons
Eric Gales shows you 7 ways to get across the fretboard that unlock his secret to improv
The blues-rock maestro explains how position shifts can shape melodic ideas in his latest lesson column
I’ve been using a violin bow on my guitars for years. Here’s how to make it sound more “ethereal” and less “screeching cat”
Jimmy Page, Adrian Belew, Lee Ranaldo and Sigur Rós popularized the use of the violin bow on guitar, but there’s a knack to making it sound good
Don’t be intimidated by acoustic bluegrass – this lesson is the perfect primer (just watch out for the F6/9!)
Bluegrass folk blues can take many forms, incorporating influences from both sides of the Atlantic, but it all comes down to two hands and the acoustic guitar
How to make your guitar look and sound more vintage – for very little money
Era-specific parts, upgrades and mods can make all the difference
Alex Skolnick shares his legato secrets – and how Holdsworth made the technique his own
Returning as a GW columnist after a 30-year gap, Alex Skolnick is wasting no time with a lesson that'll expand your scalar vocab and work on your legato
Charlie Starr on why choosing the right guitar for the song makes all the difference
The Blackberry Smoke frontman on how sometimes it’s the guitar's tone that’ll unlock the secret to the song
“The most common mistake is thinking it’s an out-of-tune guitar”: What people get wrong about microtonal music
You might think Angine de Poitrine are pioneering a new form of composition. They’re actually popularizing a very ancient approach to creativity
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Reviews
"Tonex sounds wrapped in a worthwhile, but imperfect floorboard": IK Multimedia Tonex Board review
IK Multimedia's flagship Tonex unit features a high-definition touchscreen, AmpliTube multi-effects, and significantly increased functionality.
"It sounds the business”: Mad Professor Super Black Mini review
Fender fans rejoice – Mad Professor's Super Black is now available in mini form
“Can this $999 seven-string guitar strike fear in its opposition?”: Cort KX507MS Pale Moon review
The South Korean firm looks to go one better than the metal guitar firms making guitars in its famed Indonesian factory
"What it can do is make a very good guitar rig feel better": OctaKing Burstphonic PAF review
OctaKing takes on the holy grail of guitar tone with its vintage PAF-inspired Burstphonic pedal
"Opting for the ever-popular 60s SlimTaper neck profile, this guitar is a dream to play": Epiphone SG Standard review
Epiphone’s recreation of this '60s powerhouse is sure to leave you Thunderstruck
“At $25, having one in your back pocket to spark ideas seems like a bit of a no-brainer”: Devi Ever : fx Plugins review
Devi Ever is back, at least in plugin form
“An addictively playable, lightweight, lively guitar”: West Valley Fever Rambler review
An old-looking newcomer from UK brand West Valley – will this Fever get the mercury rising?
Buying Guides
Best headphone amps for guitar 2026: silent practice solutions
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with my expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players
Best bass amps for practice 2026: tried and tested desktop and combo amps for home use
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps
Best guitars for kids 2026: top electric and acoustic guitars for children
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more
Best practice amps 2026: combos and mini amps tested by experts
I've tested dozens of the best guitar practice amps to find the ultimate home practice rig, from mini tube combos to digital modeling amps
Best patch cables 2026: top picks for your pedalboard
I put 14 different guitar patch cables, including flat, solderless, and premium options that reclaim pedalboard space and eliminate tone suck
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
