Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
How 440Hz became the “concert pitch” – and the argument to change it to 432Hz
A=432Hz – also known as “Verdi’s A” – is said by advocates to be in tune with the laws of nature and mathematically consistent with the universe
Guitar Player magazine to cease print publication
The world's oldest continuously published magazine devoted to guitarists, guitar gear, and instruction, Guitar Player was instrumental to the careers of Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, and Yngwie Malmsteen, to name just a few examples
The greatest rock concerts in music history
From Metallica's Damaged Justice to Ozzy Osbourne's Diary of a Madman tour, Guitar World presents the most incredible concerts and roadshows in rock and metal history
The Beatles' Revolver: a comprehensive guide to the guitars and recording equipment the Fab Four used to make the landmark album
GW dissects the album that changed the band's musical trajectory, and that of pop music as a whole
The Beatles' 50 greatest guitar songs
Charting George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney's very best six-string moments from the Fab Four's sprawling catalog
How Chuck Schuldiner pioneered the sound of death metal and became its spiritual guide
The life and times of the visionary Death guitarist who set the blueprint for an entire genre
The 10 most iconic guitar amps of all time
These tone machines have earned a place in history for being first-rate gamechangers
A guide to the recording equipment, songs and instruments featured on The Beatles' Abbey Road
Revisit a masterpiece with Guitar World's complete guide to the creation of Abbey Road
Watch Les Paul Reveal Why He Never Liked the Gibson SG
Les Paul discusses why he wasn't too fond of Gibson's decision to give his namesake model a sleeker look
Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Brian May and Others Play "Smoke on the Water" in 1989
One of the greatest guitar hero gatherings of all time.
Hear Van Halen Cover the Who and Black Sabbath in 1978
You can hear the covers in this rare recording from the band's first Paris concert.
These Two Magic Fusion Chords Work with Any Bass Note
Learn some movable magic chords and how you can use them.
Hear Terry Kath’s Isolated Guitar from Chicago's “25 or 6 to 4”
Hear Terry Kath's searing, isolated guitar work on one of Chicago's biggest hits.
Jeff Beck: “Why My Strat Always Beats a Les Paul”
“My Strat is another arm, it’s part of me."
Paul Gilbert: “Why My String Gauges Are Changing All the Time”
Paul Gilbert on why he's constantly changing up his string gauges.
Steve Vai: How to Unlock Your Creative Potential
Steve Vai is not just a virtuoso guitarist—he’s also a deep thinker who integrates his philosophical outlook into every aspect of his life, including, and especially, his music.
This Stevie Ray Vaughan Technique Can Help You Nail His Style
Pick up a whole bunch of cool SRV techniques.
Meet a Fake Les Paul Worth More Than Your Car
Despite being a replica, this guitar commands tens of thousands of dollars on the market.
The Who: Pete Townshend talks Tommy, Quadrophenia, Who's Next and more
Revisit a classic 2009 Guitar World interview with Pete Townshend
Watch the Beatles in Rare 1963 Color Clip from Before Their U.S. Arrival
A rare, pre-Ed Sullivan clip of The Beatles in color and with high-quality audio.
Five Simple Minor Pentatonic Hacks That Open Up the Fretboard
Make your pentatonic lines come to life with fresh and unexpected sounds.
Hear Eddie Van Halen shred for five minutes at 1984 soundcheck
A rare glimpse of Eddie Van Halen warming up
