The seven guitars, which are part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's “Paul McCartney and Wings” exhibition, are central to the showcase, which opens in two days
The session ace lost his beloved during a spree of thefts, and he’s still looking for it today
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Mlynczak says the tariffs will price beginners out of the market and harm the broader industry ecosystem as a result
Mgk caused a stir when Schecter dropped his razor blade signature in 2024 – now he’s explained why he opted for the divisive design
The guitarist has been flying the flag for Gibson SGs since the start of her career, so a signature model could very well be on the cards
Marshall is celebrating 60 years since the late guitar legend first plugged into one of its amps
The Strat-addicted bluesman describes the three guitars he couldn’t, can’t or won’t live without
The Bay Area thrash stalwarts return with the face-ripping Goliath, an album that finds them with nothing to prove but Holt's still out for blood anyway
The veteran hitmaker recalls attending guitar class without owning an instrument, and reveals why she decided to re-record the smash she wrote for Christina Aguilera
Billy Corgan loved First and Last and Always so much he invited guitarist Wayne Hussey to his home to jam it. Over 40 years on, Hussey and Gary Marx look back on its dark majesty
The year is 1994: Prince has changed his name to O(+>, is at war with his label, and is readying a smoldering, guitar-heavy blues/funk trio album. GW was given rare access to his inner sanctum – his band, his studio, and even the elusive man himself
Peter Cetera tells the story of how he met Jaco – and got to know bass legends Willie Weeks, Carol Kaye and Duck Dunn
Working with Fender, Dirnt built a bass rig that allowed him to ditch distortion pedals and harness his distinctive sound
The viral star turned country hero discusses finding space as a picker surrounded by guys like Tom Bukovac, John Osborne, and the sideman who’s been with him since the beginning, Brandon Aksteter
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We had to wait nigh-on a decade for new album Touch but it demonstrates that Douglas McCombs and his six-string lieutenant, Jeff Parker, have not lost theirs, nor for their taste in retro-audio engineering techniques
Les Godfrey has been crafting guitars for over 30 years, and with his latest creation, he brings a Cubist take to a timeless model
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Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there
Yamaha’s Pacifica range has been a stalwart of the company’s electric guitar lineup since 1990. These new SC models could well represent the pinnacle of that journey
Epiphone drags a ‘70s cult classic kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a tight modern build
A three-quarter size acoustic that sounds bigger than most of its competition
A product that changed the game upon its initial release gets a long-awaited update. But can it keep up with the increased competition?
In this lesson, the blues maestro demonstrates how pickup choice affects the tone and can be used for different purposes
Australian metal veteran Glen Phillips on what he wished he knew when he was starting out
David Gilmour, Keith Richards & Taylor Swift all do this…
Your 21st-century metal workshop is in session, as Stringer shows you how to play Spiritbox's Holy Roller
Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional
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
Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there
Yamaha’s Pacifica range has been a stalwart of the company’s electric guitar lineup since 1990. These new SC models could well represent the pinnacle of that journey
Epiphone drags a ‘70s cult classic kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a tight modern build
A three-quarter size acoustic that sounds bigger than most of its competition
A product that changed the game upon its initial release gets a long-awaited update. But can it keep up with the increased competition?
Two Notes' uber-popular tube amp companion just got even more powerful thanks to a swathe of additional features
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