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A complete pedal range overhaul, the return of the Nocaster, a new Silent System for Strats and Teles, plus some – dare we say – awfully Silver Sky-looking finishes
They knew of his drumming chops, but he had reasons to hide his other talents
The seven-string has officially been added to Vai’s touring arsenal – here’s why you didn’t see it on stage
Gilbert performed for the first time after undergoing emergency brain cancer surgery in February
Prime Day 2026 is just days away. Guitar World's gear experts are here to help you separate the real bargains from the filler with the best early savings on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more
Our gear experts track down the best weekly deals on guitar gear, bringing you hand-picked savings on guitars, pedals, amps, and more
Featuring all-star interviews and crazy stories, the film charts the rise of Norman Harris’ legendary store and the vintage guitar market boom
According to bass virtuoso Jeff Berlin, Jack Bruce is still the bass guitar’s most underrated innovator
The former Black Crowes and current Lucinda Williams blues-rocker talks shred-guitar mistakes and his love for custom Asher axes
The man behind The Stroke and Lonely Is the Night checks in to talk all things guitar, imposter syndrome and the enduring appeal of his 1960 Tele Custom
Though many regard the 1988 lineup as one of Zappa’s most musically formidable bands, the tour ended in disaster, with Zappa returning home, never to tour again
With the Soundgarden guitarist‘s memoir, A Screaming Life, out now, he unpacks the story behind one of the most influential rock bands of the ’90s
We time-travel back to the era of zebra stripes and ripped jeans to investigate the mystery of Crüe’s Looks That Kill and the riff that changed the world
For every success story like Metallica from the ‘80s metal movement, there are countless bands who didn’t make it. Some of them never gave up
A pair of historic acoustics from Gibson’s illustrious catalog to celebrate its century of flat-tops. But wait, these are 12-fretters. What’s going on?
Paying tribute to 60 years of one of the most iconic pairings in guitar history, Marshall releases a signature Hendrix amp bundle, featuring not only an amp and cab, but a Fuzz Face and some very collectable extras.
High-end guitar expert Julian White offers some serious buying advice for some of the most sought-after Les Pauls of the modern era
The author of German Jazz Guitars shares the country's proud history of archtop design – and questions whether the classic jazz box actually originated there
From studio-style levelers to stompboxes that squash, we put the market-leading compressor pedals for bass to the test
Not all Blackguard Tele pickups are alike. Here's what you need to know to keep that twang in your sound
Following in the steps of parent company Fender's Tone Master range, EVH releases a digital combo version of the coveted 5150 amp, combining digital modeling and a real guitar cabinet
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
Because sometimes retuning your guitar is, well, a pain in the backside – and there are workarounds
The Blackberry Smoke frontman goes unplugged to give us a lesson in the fingerstyle techniques he applies in his day job
A pair of historic acoustics from Gibson’s illustrious catalog to celebrate its century of flat-tops. But wait, these are 12-fretters. What’s going on?
Paying tribute to 60 years of one of the most iconic pairings in guitar history, Marshall releases a signature Hendrix amp bundle, featuring not only an amp and cab, but a Fuzz Face and some very collectable extras.
Following in the steps of parent company Fender's Tone Master range, EVH releases a digital combo version of the coveted 5150 amp, combining digital modeling and a real guitar cabinet
After redesigning the ‘new’ Revstar back in 2022, Yamaha has added two models to the line-up: a 60th Anniversary knees-up and Chris Buck signature model
The country-rock star’s Tele tears up the template – and could be your fastest ticket to B-bender tone
Ibanez's pitch-black metal machine is hiding a secret beneath its stealthy exterior
This UK boutique build references the long-gone Granada Television, another Manchester oddity, and creates a new spin on the T-style
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
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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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Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
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