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How we test at Guitar World

By Guitar World published 1 May 22

The lowdown on our independent reviewing process, and the criteria we uses to assess guitars, amps and pedals

Who’s the greatest rhythm guitarist of all time?

By Guitar World published 8 April 22

We want your votes!

Vote for your favorite covers in Martin's No Limits Challenge

By Guitar World published 18 March 22

Eight up-and-coming guitarists face off against one another, covering tunes one wouldn't normally associate with an acoustic using a Martin SC model

Man playing guitar through a Positive Grid Spark Mini

Best Positive Grid Spark deals August 2022: Today's best prices on the Spark, Spark Pearl and Spark Mini

By Guitar World published 10 March 22

Get the best prices on Positive Grid's killer smart practice amp range today

Kfir Ochaion showcases the Donner Seeker Series DST-400 electric guitar

By Guitar World published 2 February 22

Supported The YouTube sensation has teamed up with the innovative company to play his new single Ride the Dragon

Orangewood guitars is offering a sizeable 25% off beginner acoustics for Black Friday

By Guitar World published 25 November 21

The rising star of beginner acoustic guitars has just slashed 25% off a massive range of guitars and ukuleles

Save a huge 60% on guitar gear thanks to Sweetwater’s epic early-Black Friday sales

By Guitar World published 9 November 21

Grab a discount on guitars, amps, pedals and accessories until November 18

Attention music producers and songwriters: what do you want from streaming platforms?

By Guitar World published 24 September 21

Are you a music creative? Do you have an opinion on streaming platforms? Then we want to hear from you

Laney debuts Digbeth bass amp series and a trio of new bass pedals

By Guitar World published 28 June 21

The new amp range teams FET and tube-driven preamps, while the fresh Black Country Customs stompboxes span compressor, pitch and distortion offerings

NAMM 2021: the biggest guitar, amp and pedal releases so far

By Guitar World published 25 January 21

The physical show isn’t happening – but the gear launches most definitely are

Get 50% off guitar and bass magazine subscriptions this Black Friday

By Guitar World published 26 November 20

Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques and Bass Player are all half-price

Orangewood Guitars' Black Friday week sale has started - Save 20% on 13 of their best-selling acoustics

By Guitar World published 24 November 20

Save dough on a baker's dozen of solid-top strummers for beginners and beyond

Should I buy a guitar amp on Black Friday?

By Guitar World published 19 November 20

Looking to pick up a new amp in the Black Friday sales? It's one of the best times to shop online – here’s why, plus some things to look out for

Get up to 50% off IK Multimedia Dimebag, Satriani and Brian May Amplitube tones until January!

By Guitar World published 19 November 20

Black Friday? Christmas? IK Multimedia is seeing the year out with some big software discounts

Black Friday isn't here yet, but there's a juicy $700 discount on a D’Angelico Excel DC right now at Sweetwater

By Guitar World published 15 November 20

Why wait for Black Friday to bag a new electric guitar when the early deals are as epic as this?

Black Friday deal: Get a gig-ready Alvarez Regent Series cutaway electro-acoustic guitar for less than $200!

By Guitar World published 13 November 20

This early-Black Friday bargain delivers dreadnought or Grand Auditorium shapes with $100 off

Make big Black Friday savings with $200 off this limited-edition Creamback-loaded Vox AC30 guitar amp

By Guitar World published 11 November 20

Get classic chime for a whole lot less dime at Guitar Center…

Black Friday deal: This limited edition Squier bass is $100 off at Guitar Center right now

By Guitar World published 10 November 20

Get more boom for your buck with this beginner- and budget-friendly Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Limited Edition HH bass – just $349

Positive Grid's BIAS sale has knocked hundreds of dollars off their epic amp and effects modelling software

By Guitar World published 9 November 20

Don't be a turkey, get your hands on these Thanksgiving deals ahead of Black Friday

Josh Smith lets loose in new lockdown jam series

By Guitar World published 9 November 20

Blues-country-jazz master and all-round tone wizard Josh Smith stars in new filmed-at-home series

Are you the Guitarist of the Year?

By Guitar World published 3 November 20

Calling all guitarists and bassists: it’s time to enter the biggest guitar-based talent search of the year – deadline now extended to November 15!

Meet the compact, all-solid-wood Taylor GT

By Guitar World published 30 October 20

Sponsored Watch as guitarist and music director Nicholas Veinoglou introduces the Taylor GT Urban Ash and explores its unique features

An Echo Dot and 6 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for less than $19? Yep, you read that right

By Guitar World published 13 October 20

Prime Day isn't just about guitars. Bag Amazon's most popular smart speaker today and you'll get free access to 60 million songs

Eddie Van Halen: the guitar world mourns

By Guitar World published 6 October 20

UPDATED Tributes to EVH are flooding in from across the world of music...

Save up to $800 on a MacBook Pro with Best Buy's epic pre-Prime Day deals

By Guitar World published 6 October 20

Why hold-out until Prime Day when there are deals as good as this music laptop offer?