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Guitar World Staff

Since 1980, Guitar World has been the ultimate resource for guitarists. Whether you want to learn the techniques employed by your guitar heroes, read about their latest projects or simply need to know which guitar is the right one to buy, Guitar World is the place to look.

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Tips for Playing Floating Diatonic Major Scales by Massimo Varini

Tips for Playing Floating Diatonic Major Scales by Massimo Varini

By Guitar World Staff

Sponsored Elixir Strings artist Massimo Varini provides three examples of how to play floating diatonic major scales in this quick tutorial.

Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2021: what to expect

Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2021: what to expect

By Guitar World Staff

Everything you need to know about this year's Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2021: what to expect

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2021: what to expect

By Guitar World Staff

Everything you need to know about this year's Cyber Monday guitar deals

Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2021: what to expect

Musician's Friend Black Friday deals 2021: what to expect

By Guitar World Staff

Everything you need to know about this year's Musician's Friend Black Friday deals

Black Friday guitar deals 2021: what to expect

Black Friday guitar deals 2021: what to expect

By Guitar World Staff

When and where to find the best Black Friday guitar deals this November

Steve Howe of Yes performs on stage at Humphrey's on September 4, 2016 in San Diego, California

The neverending Quest: A journey through Steve Howe’s greatest Yes guitar moments

By Guitar World Staff

Sponsored To celebrate the release of Yes’ new and 22nd studio album, ‘The Quest,’ Guitar World looks at some of the guitar master’s most enduring work with the prog-rock legends

Guitar Center Black Friday 2021: What to expect

Guitar Center Black Friday 2021: What to expect and early offers

By Guitar World Staff

Everything you need to know about Guitar Center's Black Friday deals

Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2021: what to expect and the latest offers

Sweetwater Black Friday deals 2021: what to expect and the latest offers

By Guitar World Staff

Your place to find out everything about the Sweetwater Black Friday sale, with offers on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more

Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2021: what to expect

Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2021: what to expect

By Guitar World Staff

Everything you need to know about the Sweetwater Cyber Monday sale, with offers on guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear and more

Guitar Center Cyber Monday 2021: What to expect

Guitar Center Cyber Monday 2021: What to expect

By Guitar World Staff

Everything you need to know about Guitar Center's Cyber Monday deals

Greatest rock guitar albums of 1991

The 30 greatest rock guitar albums of 1991

By Greg Prato, Guitar World Staff

1991 saw the release of a remarkable number of albums that went on to change the guitar landscape. To mark their 30-year anniversary, we count down the very best

Saab Guitar Project John Petrucci

Venezuelan guitar ace Douglas Saab teams up with John Petrucci for new instrumental prog jam, 'Space Traveller'

By Guitar World Staff

The shred-tastic track also features Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drum legend Vinnie Colaiuta

December 2021

December 2021 Guitar World lesson videos

By Guitar World Staff

Buckethead

22 of the best guitarist stage names of all time

By Guitar World Staff

We chart some of the greatest stage monikers from the artists originally known as Saul Hudson, Lars Johann Yngwie Lannerback, Aleksandar Zivojinovic, plus many more…

Focusrite Clarett

Focusrite redefines clarity and presence with the new spectacular Clarett+ range of USB audio interfaces

By Guitar World Staff

Sponsored Enter to win a Clarett+ 2Pre – the ultimate recording preamp – now

The 10 best budget guitar amps under $500 for 2021: affordable amps for new players and home practice

The 10 best budget guitar amps under $500 for 2021: affordable amps for new players and home practice

By Michael Astley-Brown, Guitar World Staff

Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between

Gibson Generation Collection

“It's like having my own little built-in monitor”: Nikki Lane, Scarypoolparty and Amythyst Kiah talk Gibson’s pioneering new Generation Collection of acoustics

By Guitar World Staff

Sponsored Bozeman-built range features thinner bodies, extra-comfy necks and innovative Player Port side soundhole for sonically expansive playing experience

November 2021

November 2021 Guitar World lesson videos

By Guitar World Staff

George Harrison

George Harrison's 24 greatest guitar moments – as chosen by his guitar hero fans

By Guitar World Staff

Featuring Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani, Steve Lukather, Larkin Poe, Nita Strauss and many, many more

Save up to 50% off a range of guitar and bass effects pedals in the massive Musician’s Friend pedal event

Save up to 50% off a range of guitar and bass effects pedals in the massive Musician’s Friend pedal event

By Guitar World Staff

Save cash and dial your guitar or bass tone up a notch with some incredible pedals from Keeley, Electro-Harmonix, Pro Co and more

IK Multimedia’s massive software deal could land you 25 plugins for the price of 1 - including AmpliTube 5!

IK Multimedia’s massive software deal could land you 25 plugins for the price of 1 - including AmpliTube 5!

By Guitar World Staff

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, IK Multimedia is offering its biggest offer ever on a multitude of guitarist-friendly plugins

PRS Pulse

Want to become a member of the PRS Guitars artist family? Apply now to join PRS’s Pulse Artist Program Class of 2022

By Guitar World Staff

Program aims to develop musicians and help them connect to a wider audience

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jimi Hendrix, Prince

The 47 greatest live guitar moments: the most iconic, infamous and explosive onstage antics in six-string history

By Amit Sharma, Guitar World Staff

From legendary solos to infamous and (literally) incendiary performances, we’ve tracked down the best live moments in the history of guitar

Guitar World SUGG

Make this summer the hottest yet with Guitar World’s Second Summer Ultimate Gear Guide

By Guitar World Staff

GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into Blackstar's Silverline Deluxe amp, Cort’s G300 Pro electric guitar and Canary Cables’ Auto-Mute Switch Cables

11 best metal guitars: hell-raising electric guitars for shredders on any budget

11 best metal guitars 2021: hell-raising electric guitars for shredders on any budget

By Guitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley

From 8-string guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of the best metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez and more