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And Bachman says this builder is working on an electric guitar that will weigh less than 4lbs.
The shred pioneer is using one as a monitor, one to push air at the crowd, and he believes it is a top-tier pedal platform
Bluegrass maestro black-and-blue and in plaster after quite horrific injury – but he was still game for heading on the road until wiser heads prevailed
The flying Scotsman replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, and had a formidable rep as Thin Lizzy guitarist, but he soon found Motörhead were not quite his speed
These songs were absolutely not In Utero part II as Dave Grohl gamed-out his post-Nirvana musical future
Let us know who's got you optimistic about the future of the instrument
Kumalo made a radical change in his bass technique during a tour of South Africa – before he ever played a note with Paul Simon
Bassist Miroslav Vitous co-founded Weather Report with fellow Miles Davis alumni Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter
And even better still, the Ampeg Dan Armstrong was see-through…
He’s worked with Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, and others, but doesn’t regard himself as an in-demand studio guy. The gearhead lists some of his favorite tools, including a Tele Custom he didn’t expect to like
A beer can in the face? That ain’t nothin’ for these punk-country-rock troubadours (who you might’ve already heard if you’ve binged on Landman)
![Billy Gibbons [left] plays a custom T-style; B.B. King takes a solo on Lucille.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4yzvvUKZ96pjSWVvfNDAxD-840-80.jpg.webp)
At the age of 7, seeing B.B. King lit the path for Gibbons as a blues guitarist. The ZZ Top legend discusses B.B.’s lasting impact
Having become disillusioned with Deep Purple’s growing love of funk, Ritchie Blackmore jumped ship in August 1975 – taking most of Purple’s opening act with him
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar
From Schecter’s experimental beginnings to boutique-guitar leadership, he built a legacy of innovation, precision and playability. He’s now preparing the next chapter with successor Markus Spohn
Ed Sheeran’s acoustic builder introduced its first production electric model to the lineup in 2018. We check in on its progress
Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?
From the high-end Neural DSP Quad Cortex to the budget NUX MG-300, we’ve tested 17 multi-effects pedals to help you replace your rig with a single unit
EHX shrinks another pedal as the Intelligent Harmony Machine joins the ranks of the pedalboard-friendly Pico range
At 32, Matthieu Lucas hosts guitars wielded by the likes of Slash, Eric Clapton and AC/DC at Parisian guitar emporium Matt’s Guitar Shop. He is driven by his core belief that vintage guitars, once owned by legendary musicians, are meant to be played on stage again
James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders was a master at creating interesting parts from simple alternate chords. We look at five you can use in your playing
In his inaugural Guitar World column, the great Corey Congilio demonstrates how all players can benefit from a technique borrowed from country players
We all know it’s tough to survive in this industry. But do we all know what to do about it? Here are some ways to look after yourself better, suggested by welfare experts
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist gives us a lesson in how to sound like you've got a B-Bender, even if you don't
Some sage advice has shaped my entire playing journey – and anyone can give it a go for immediate results
Turbocharge your fretting hand stretches, screaming bends and blues-rock intensity with the core techniques that shaped Philip Sayce’s signature sound
In his debut GW column, the prog-metal master teaches you the punishing seven-string string-skipping techniques behind Spiritbox’s Jaded
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar
Ed Sheeran’s acoustic builder introduced its first production electric model to the lineup in 2018. We check in on its progress
Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?
EHX shrinks another pedal as the Intelligent Harmony Machine joins the ranks of the pedalboard-friendly Pico range
Brit brand Cream T aims to make instant solderless pickup-swapping even more attractive with an affordable new made-in-China range
Jamstik’s new MIDI pickup tech finds a home in Strandberg’s futuristic guitar design, but is it a match made in tonal heaven?
A featherweight double-cut challenging decades of one-size-fits all guitar design
Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster in style, and this Road Worn model is an exceptional ode to the first-ever mass-produced solidbody electric guitar
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
From the high-end Neural DSP Quad Cortex to the budget NUX MG-300, we’ve tested 17 multi-effects pedals to help you replace your rig with a single unit
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
Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others
Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution
Navigate scale lengths, active pickups, and multiscale fretboards with our expert-vetted selection of the best seven-string guitars
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
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