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By Phil Weller Published
The band will take their total show count to 74 across a residency that will now extend into 2027

By Matt Owen Published
Four Tekton models boast stainless steel frets, radical body contours, and new humbuckers in a bid to shake up the metal guitar market

By Phil Weller Published
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By Phil Weller Published
Dylan kickstarted his latest tour with another new band member supporting him

By Phil Weller Published
The first taste of what’s next for Emerald Guitars has been revealed

By Phil Weller Published
Mack’s 1958 Flying V, which sold with his 1962 Magnatone Custom 440 amp, headlined Heritage Auctions’ latest lot

By Jonathan Horsley Published
Chuck Berry Jr. says his father had the biggest hands. Thumb-to-pinky, it was nearly an octave reach, and it made him a natural at a certain technique

By Serena Cherry Published
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By Andrew Daly Published
We revisit the thrash icons’ catalog from A Fistful of Metal to Cursum Perficio

By Eva Walker Published
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By Jamie Dickson Published
As his autobiography hits shelves, Dónal Gallagher gives us an insight into the real Rory Gallagher: the road warrior, guitar hero and artist who never slowed down

By Nick Wells Published
The bass icon was one of the architects of the Wailers’ sound. But after Bob Marley’s death, he found himself embroiled in a bitter legal battle

By Nick Wells Published
After stripping the amp down and retesting it, Ashdown finally discovered the culprit – and it had nothing to do with the amp

By Henry Yates Published
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By Connor Flys Published
EarthQuaker and Kentaro Nakao join forces for a new bass preamp. Let's unfurl the Scrolls…

By Matt McCracken Last updated
From budget-friendly desktop hubs to premium studio options, I've rigorously tested the top audio interfaces for recording guitar

By Matt McCracken Last updated
From studio stalwarts to all-in-one wireless rigs, these are the best headphones for use with guitar amps

By Dave Davidson Published
This model has a unique Tangerine Sparkle finish and is one of the best examples renowned NYC guitar store Well Strung Guitars has owned

By Connor Flys Published
PRS’s all-new Tekton range isn’t limited to six-strings – here’s the company’s first USA production seven-string

By Connor Flys Published
Maryland’s finest enters the streamlined, contemporary, performance guitar market. Is the brand-new Tekton range a heavy hit?

By Michael Astley-Brown Published
Significant updates. Simplified guitar lineups. No more numbers. Heck, there’s even a price drop. Fender’s Chief Product Officer Justin Norvell explains how the guitar giant is changing course with its new flagships

By Adam Morganstern Published
The 15-year-old me was devastated when my dream guitar got scratched. It led to an unforgettable moment in a luthier’s workshop, with a guy I didn’t recognise and an instrument I didn’t like the look of

By Alex Farran Published
10 things we learned from B.B. King, Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more that will improve your soloing

By Joe Bonamassa Published
Joe Bonamassa explains how not all Juniors are created equal, but they all have something magical about them

By Eric Gales Published
The blues-rock maestro explains how position shifts can shape melodic ideas in his latest lesson column

By Janelle Borg Published
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

By Richard Barrett Published
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

By Huw Price Published
Era-specific parts, upgrades and mods can make all the difference

By Alex Skolnick Published
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

By Charlie Starr Published
The Blackberry Smoke frontman on how sometimes it’s the guitar's tone that’ll unlock the secret to the song

By Amit Sharma Published
You might think Angine de Poitrine are pioneering a new form of composition. They’re actually popularizing a very ancient approach to creativity

By Connor Flys Published
EarthQuaker and Kentaro Nakao join forces for a new bass preamp. Let's unfurl the Scrolls…

By Connor Flys Published
PRS’s all-new Tekton range isn’t limited to six-strings – here’s the company’s first USA production seven-string

By Connor Flys Published
Maryland’s finest enters the streamlined, contemporary, performance guitar market. Is the brand-new Tekton range a heavy hit?

By Pete Emery Published
IK Multimedia's flagship Tonex unit features a high-definition touchscreen, AmpliTube multi-effects, and significantly increased functionality.

By Alex Lynham Published
Fender fans rejoice – Mad Professor's Super Black is now available in mini form

By Phil Weller Published
The South Korean firm looks to go one better than the metal guitar firms making guitars in its famed Indonesian factory

By Charlie Wilkins Published
OctaKing takes on the holy grail of guitar tone with its vintage PAF-inspired Burstphonic pedal

By Matt McCracken Last updated
From budget-friendly desktop hubs to premium studio options, I've rigorously tested the top audio interfaces for recording guitar

By Matt McCracken Last updated
From studio stalwarts to all-in-one wireless rigs, these are the best headphones for use with guitar amps

By Matt McCracken Last updated
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with my expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players

By Chris Schwarten Last updated
Get the most out of your playing at home with one of these great bass practice amps

By Daryl Robertson Last updated
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar

By Ross Holder Last updated
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

By Matt McCracken Last updated
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
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