
How Joe Holmes got the coveted Ozzy Osbourne gig
Holmes rocked up fully prepared for his audition thanks to his teacher

By Jonathan Horsley published
Holmes rocked up fully prepared for his audition thanks to his teacher

By Matt Owen published
The rebirth of B.B. King's first acoustic, a leading Dumble clone in plugin form, another spin-off of the famed Big Muff – all that and more in this week's round-up

By Janelle Borg published
The Gibson Les Paul ’59 Custom Shop guitar, used during the band's blockbuster Not in This Lifetime… Tour, went under the hammer for $307,692

By Jonathan Horsley published
These small-bodied stunners have slotted headstocks, bone nuts, and a voice that loves a recording mic

By Jonathan Horsley published
The Gibson SG that put UK punk on the map smashed its pre-auction estimates – as did James’ hand-written lyrics

By Janelle Borg published
A musician in Henderson, Nevada, spotted some of Díaz's instruments at a local music store

By Jonathan Horsley published
Coe scored hits with You Never Even Called Me by My Name and The Ride, and stood alongside Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson in the outlaw wing of country music

By Chris Jisi published
With a career backing artists like Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Chuck Berry, and Tom Waits, Tony Garnier is a walking textbook of bass history

By Joe Bosso published
From the Hellhole collects deep cuts and EP tracks from the ’10s and it presents a unique insight into an artist who believes FM ruined radio – and who would do as many takes as it took

By Andrew Daly published
The Aerosmith guitarist's mid-’80s X-100 Blade Runner is so cool it makes you wonder why Guild doesn't bring it back
![Skillet perform live in Texas [L-R]: Korey Cooper, John Cooper and Seth Morrison of Skillet.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NKMgcUzySchQ33XoTGaER4-320-80.jpg)
By Andrew Daly published
Or how Skillet kept growing and the ’board kept growing until the Boss MIDI switcher assumed executive function on Cooper and Morrison's live rig

By Jason T. Mays published
Mike Kinsella, Steve Holmes and Nate Kinsella explain the art of making songs sound simple when they’re actually complex and deep, and reflect on how they learned to do it so well

By Henry Yates published
They’ve terrorized Nashville – now the Scottish funk-rockers are taking second album Twice As Nice to the streets. Guitarist Harry Valentino tells us of a riotous studio experience

By Andrew Daly published
When Jemmott was drafted to play on the Live & Well sessions in 1969, he would find himself in awe of the King, and joined a band that would produce three albums’ worth of material

By Matt McCracken published
The iconic Stringray shape makes its debut in the new world of baritone guitar with some seriously impressive results

By Paul Riario published
It’s glaringly apparent that the new comparitvely affordable multi-effects and amp modeler pedal is a significant leap forward for Nux

By Michael Astley-Brown published
Brian Carstens spent 30 years obsessing over Corgan’s guitar tone. Then he ended up making amps for his hero – not to mention John Fogerty, Tool and Misha Mansoor

By Connor Flys published
A new vibrato design, on a guitar we loved already – will we be tickled pink?

By Chris Corfield last updated
Get started or find your next upgrade with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele

By Matt Owen published
NAMM 2026's Best in Show winner promises to provide an immersive insight into the future of guitar effects pedals – but is the potential of this stompbox well and truly endless?

By Matt McCracken last updated
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point

By Matt McCracken published
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar

By Charlie Wilkins published
From Schecter’s experimental beginnings to boutique-guitar leadership, he built a legacy of innovation, precision and playability. He’s now preparing the next chapter with successor Markus Spohn

By Richard Barrett published
Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional

By Richard Barrett published
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

By Corey Congilio published
In his inaugural Guitar World column, the great Corey Congilio demonstrates how all players can benefit from a technique borrowed from country players

By Glen Phillips published
We all know it’s tough to survive in this industry. But do we all know what to do about it? Here are some ways to look after yourself better, suggested by welfare experts

By Charlie Starr published
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist gives us a lesson in how to sound like you've got a B-Bender, even if you don't

By Matt Owen published
Some sage advice has shaped my entire playing journey – and anyone can give it a go for immediate results

By Philip Sayce published
Turbocharge your fretting hand stretches, screaming bends and blues-rock intensity with the core techniques that shaped Philip Sayce’s signature sound

By Mike Stringer published
In his debut GW column, the prog-metal master teaches you the punishing seven-string string-skipping techniques behind Spiritbox’s Jaded

By Matt McCracken published
The iconic Stringray shape makes its debut in the new world of baritone guitar with some seriously impressive results

By Paul Riario published
It’s glaringly apparent that the new comparitvely affordable multi-effects and amp modeler pedal is a significant leap forward for Nux

By Connor Flys published
A new vibrato design, on a guitar we loved already – will we be tickled pink?

By Matt Owen published
NAMM 2026's Best in Show winner promises to provide an immersive insight into the future of guitar effects pedals – but is the potential of this stompbox well and truly endless?

By Matt McCracken published
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar

By Dave Burrluck published
Ed Sheeran’s acoustic builder introduced its first production electric model to the lineup in 2018. We check in on its progress

By Pete Emery published
Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?

By Chris Corfield last updated
Get started or find your next upgrade with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele

By Matt McCracken last updated
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point

By Matt McCracken last updated
From the high-end Neural DSP Quad Cortex to the budget NUX MG-300, we’ve tested 17 multi-effects pedals to help you replace your rig with a single unit

By Amit Sharma last updated
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on

By Daryl Robertson last updated
Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more

By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others

By Alex Lynham last updated
Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution

By Matt McCracken last updated
Navigate scale lengths, active pickups, and multiscale fretboards with our expert-vetted selection of the best seven-string guitars

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
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