John Mayer’s new Martin guitars are his most affordable signature acoustics yet
Mayer has been given his first Road Series signatures, which undercut his previous premium offerings by quite a margin
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John Mayer’s new Martin guitars are his most affordable signature acoustics yet
Mayer has been given his first Road Series signatures, which undercut his previous premium offerings by quite a margin
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will reunite next year for one-off performance
The last surviving Beatles will reunite for the Joe Walsh & Friends VetsAid charity gig next year
Taylor just slashed $100 off a 4.5-star acoustic we declared "shines like a gem on the live stage," alongside other amazing value guitars in this epic early Black Friday sale
The sale includes guitars from the 100, 200, 200 Plus, and 200 Deluxe series, and even 300 and 400 Studio models
Fender Japan gives ‘F-hole’ a new meaning as it releases a Thinline Telecaster with a twist
The Big F’s Japanese branch has reprised a literal approach to the f-hole design following a limited edition run in 2021
Jimmy Page has a new 6W signature amp that recreates Led Zeppelin’s guitar tones – but it costs nearly $10k
The Dragonette is an ultra-limited recreation of the Supro Coronado that can be heard all over the band’s debut album
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Wah-wah pedal inventor Del Casher dead at 88
Casher helped bring the iconic effect to life in the late 1960s, but had to convince Vox it was for electric guitars, not trumpets...
The Ovation acoustic guitar that began life as a gift for a Beatle
It soon morphed into one of the company’s best sellers, and another guitar legend later made it his own
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Artists
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
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
Mike Watt on the prized bass that he gave away due to grief
After the Minutemen guitarist/vocalist was tragically killed in a car crash at the age of 27, the influential bassist lost all desire to play music
How Rory Gallagher found the love of his life – the ’61 Strat that would become his Excalibur
In this extract from Edged in Blue: A Rock ’n’ Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher, Dónal Gallagher shares the story of a legendary guitar purchase
Derek Frank on juggling gigs with Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain, and why rehearsals are overrated
From touring with Don Felder to a studio hang with Tower of Power bass great Rocco Prestia, Derek Frank has plenty of stories to tell – and a prized Music Man StingRay to show for it
Why John Martyn was an underrated guitar genius
The folk, jazz and blues pioneer influenced the Edge, Paul Weller and others with his endless adventurous playing – to the point that he essentially made two tunings his own personal property
From Kajagoogoo to Steven Wilson, Nick Beggs has made a career of turning up the low-end
While Kajagoogoo made Nick Beggs a fixture of '80s pop, his subsequent work with Porcupine Tree mastermind Steven Wilson reveals a dyed-in-the-wool prog rocker
Gear
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
“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.
Gary Moore’s Greeny tone in a stompbox? Meet the Burstphonic PAF, the first pedal based on a guitar
The collaboration between Octaking Labs and Moore’s son Jack aims to recreate the Greeny Moore tones in pedal form
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
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
“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…
“A terrific pedal that's loaded with character”: Warm Audio WA-C1 Mod Chorus Vibrato review
Warm Audio revisits the CE-1 sound with a smaller footprint and a surprising twist
Strymon La Brea review
Don’t go into the La Brea expecting half a Deco, because this is so much more...
Buying Guides
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
Best guitar wireless systems 2025: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage
Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's my pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget
