Latest articles by Brad Tolinski
Mayer once had his say on the ‘thicker strings equals thicker tone’ debate
The two would go on to become frequent collaborators, with the top-hatted guitar great contributing to every subsequent album Jackson released during his lifetime
Not only did Slash walk into a room full of legends, but Dylan also asked him to rip out a solo à la Django Reinhardt...
In this classic interview from the GW archives, the Prince of Darkness speaks candidly about bandmates past and present – from Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde – and what he looks for in a guitarist
As big beasts like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple dominated the era, players such as Steve Howe and Brian May transformed the landscape and the guitar hero cult grew, producing its GOAT by the dawn of the ‘80s
Guitar World presents a grunge guitar guide to the ‘90s, the decade when Seattle became the epicenter of the musical universe, and resurrected the electric guitar with a raw, dirty sound that gave birth to a whole new generation of guitar players
The guitar received its first jolt of electricity more than 130 years ago – and it’s been humming along ever since. Here are 50 milestones worth celebrating
Though the guitar god used his Fender Telecaster for almost the entirety of the band’s self-titled debut, he borrowed a Flying V for just one track
In this classic GW interview, Led Zeppelin's legendary guitar-slinger clears up a couple misconceptions about two of the band's landmark albums, while giving a rare inside look at his creative process
In his 1958 masterpiece, Berry created the ultimate rock-and-roll folk hero in just a few snappy verses
Dig deep into SRV's six-string artistry with our compilation of his finest performances
In this 2008 GW interview, Papa Het discusses Metallica's new approach for Death Magnetic, and why he always comes back to his Electra white V, plugged into a Mesa/Boogie Mark II C+
In this 1994 GW interview, Pantera’s larger-than-life guitarist opens up about his musical upbringing, the parallels with the Van Halen brothers, Randy Rhoads’ influence, and the noises and tones behind the band’s uncompromising new sound
The Led Zeppelin legend's triple-humbucker Black Beauty was stolen at a Minneapolis Airport in 1970. Here's the incredible story of how it made its way back to its rightful owner
Tired of the same old guitar colors, shapes and sizes? It's time to discover some fresh six-string delights
#GuitarWorld40: Former editor Brad Tolinski attempts to recall the ups and downs over 40 years of Guitar World
The always-eclectic axeman talks gear, the Play it Loud exhibition and his absolutely wild, guest star-packed solo album
Careful with that axe, 'cause if you buy one of these, it's gonna cost you a bundle!
"There’s no statement of intention to retire," David Gilmour tells us. So why is he selling off some of his most iconic guitars?
"It’s not a roots record, but it has an inherently rootsy feeling.”
It’s not necessary to know all the audio science of why this works, but it’s damn good information to have in your back pocket so you can request it at your next session.
'Controlled Chaos' is a panoramic view of Nita Strauss' many strengths. In our Holiday cover story, one of the industry's rising stars breaks down her stellar debut.
Alice Cooper has performed with an astonishing array of guitar virtuosos, but what does he think of them?
