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Alex Van Halen largely preferred his brother Eddie to remain the band's chief songwriter – but couldn't resist this Hagar-penned track after it appeared on the frontman's solo album
But his reason for the switch isn’t what you might think
The 4th of July sales are in full flow, and it's one of your biggest chances to save on guitar gear in 2026
The sharp-dressed guitar hero doesn’t seem to be in the mood for letting them go...
As he leaves the top job at one of the world’s biggest guitar companies, we look back at the Gibson leader’s legacy – and how he oversaw a renaissance for the Nashville guitar giant
The guitar sold for a five-figure sum, but Hammett feels it was a bargain
Vote for your favorite new release in Guitar World's weekly guitar gear poll
Few bassists can match the pedigree of Viktor Krauss, thanks to his session work with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, Robert Plant, James Taylor and just about everyone else
Why the Akron, OH, new wave legends are like the band on the Titanic – and totally OK with playing until they drop
The underground NYC guitarist leans into his strengths on new album Valence – and those strengths involve making a whole lotta glorious, trance-inducing noise
With a title track inspired by Brian Wilson, Mission of Mercy is the sound of Campbell piecing his heart – and ours – back together again
From humble beginnings to one of rock’s biggest bands, Michael Anthony revisits the defining moments of his Van Halen story
The Blue Note jazz legend checks in to pay tribute to the original mass produced electric guitar – the guitar that trends and airlines cannot kill
It's not a rare vintage instrument by any means, but for Perry, the sentimental value of the long-gone guitar is priceless
Guitarist and songwriter Tobias Osland is more concerned with responding to an audio idea than building a gear horde, and for the failed drummer, it’s all about rhythm before everything else
Tom Oberheim’s ingenious device fast became a studio essential upon its launch in 1971
Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
Fret Buzz From Johnny Marr to Mark Knopfler, big-name guitars seem to have become so valuable that even their owners don’t want to play them anymore…
Is Gretsch's new attempt at a Les Paul killer the perfect blend of features and single-cut affordability?
Is this Danish-designed, P-90-equipped double cut the ultimate retro-modern rock machine for under $1,000?
The Furch Red Deluxe GC-LI 2026 combines high-end aesthetic flourishes with some seriously well thought-out design elements – and we don't want to hand it back.
Gretsch's gargantuan scale metal machine gives players an option to downtune without resorting to a 7 or 8 string, but it surprisingly leaves traditional tones in the dark
Written by Memphis Slim, covered by Slowhand with John Mayall, Steppin’ Out is one of the tracks that all blues players should know. Bonamassa teaches you how to play it
The Spiritbox riff-master shows you how to chug along to Angel Eyes
Our definitive guide on how Billy Gibbons, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and Zakk Wylde make their guitars scream
All the greats put themselves into their phrasing, and that identity was not only note choice but rhythm. Here are four ways you can add rhythmic interest to great effect
Try this enhanced lesson to strengthen your fourth finger and use your thumb for wide fretting like the iconic Ozzy Osbourne guitarist
Taking cues from John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix and Nile Rodgers, this lesson offers three examples of phrases that add rhythm and movement to blues
Because you can't have enough exit ramps from traditional blues phrases, here's how you can use the notes of a dominant 7 chord to spice up your solos
Is Gretsch's new attempt at a Les Paul killer the perfect blend of features and single-cut affordability?
Is this Danish-designed, P-90-equipped double cut the ultimate retro-modern rock machine for under $1,000?
Gretsch's gargantuan scale metal machine gives players an option to downtune without resorting to a 7 or 8 string, but it surprisingly leaves traditional tones in the dark
Is this simpler approach to modeling amps a breath of fresh air?
"An impressive drive pedal with a unique Body control": Mad Professor Little Green Wonder review
The wizards of digital stompbox design conjure more analog magic with a two-knob fuzz box promising vintage Hendrix flavors and then some
The latest from the UK-based pedal company gives you licence to rock with the choice of dirt or filth
Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
From studio-style levelers to stompboxes that squash, we put the market-leading compressor pedals for bass to the test
These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy
We rank and review the best guitar amp pedals from Strymon, Universal Audio, Blackstar, and more
Get better guitar tones for recording and practice with my pick of the best guitar amp plugins
My expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials. Plus, buying advice to help you decide
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