Latest articles by Guitar World Staff
“From metal machines to versatile all-rounders”: Explore the Ibanez GIO range – a powerhouse of the high-performance guitar market that caters to every discerning taste
Heralding from the premium RG family, the Ibanez GIO electrics offer top-notch specs and high-end quality in a more budget-friendly package
Gibson’s ES Supreme might be the ultimate modern semi-hollow, but it still feels alive...
Sponsored by Gibson
The firm’s luxuriously appointed ES Supreme looks resplendent in AAA maple but as Paul Riario discovers, the upgrades are not merely cosmetic…
If tone is really in guitarists’ hands – then we need to pay more attention to our picks
Bog Street Picks’ forward-thinking pick design has us seriously questioning the role of the humble plectrum
“You just heard how responsive these pickups up are… I love the mojo this guitar has”: The PRS S2 line is now packing USA-made pickups – and you can hear the difference
PRS is celebrating 10 years of the S2 line with a significant pickup upgrade. See how Paul Riario got on with the revamped Standard 22
How to Get Your Music on Spotify with Distrokid
Harness the power of Spotify with the right distributor - DistroKid
Kick up your acoustic tone with FU-Tone’s high-performance titanium and brass bridge pins
The first name in guitar hardware upgrades has a little something special for all you unplugged players, too
“If somebody said there was a valve amp in the room, you wouldn’t contradict that”: Discover BOSS’ Katana Gen 3 range – an upgraded amp family that offers something for every player
Sponsored by Boss
The latest evolution of BOSS’ award-winning amp collection gets put to the test in Guitarist’s new Tone Lounge episode
“This guitar is fantastic for drop tunings. The stability is bar none”: Reverend Guitars’ new Billy Corgan Signature Drop-Z is a precise-engineered long-scale riff machine designed for those who love Smashing Pumpkins and drop tunings
Corgan’s latest signature Reverend is precision-engineered, and features an optimized string tension/scale length combo that ensures unparalleled drop-tuned playability
Celebrating 20 years of guitarguitar: Behind the employee-owned gear retailer that’s revolutionizing the music industry
guitarguitar its celebrating its 20th anniversary in style with a dedicated “Ibanez Month”, complete with artist interviews, acoustic clinics, and a deep dive into the history of the greatest modern electric guitar
Seattle’s Perfect Friday the 13th Event
Guitar virtuosos, Al Nesbitt and Tony Abreu, team on up Friday the 13th
2024 Summer Ultimate Gear Guide: the best new guitar gear of the year
A detailed rundown of the hottest guitar gear to hit the market over the past year. Here, we dive into the standout pieces.
”Much like Lollar’s other fantastic pickups, the DC-90 is expressive, musical, and now, quieter”: Lollar's new DC-90 pickup gives you that classic P-90 snap, without the pesky noise
Imbued with a distinct character that adds depth and dimension to everything from sparkling cleans to brawny, Van Halen-style riffs – the DC-90 delivers everything you need from a P-90, without those annoying drawbacks
JOYO's BSK-80 is the state-of-the-art portable amp modern buskers need
With a 30-second looper, a long-lasting battery, built-in effects, and a PA output, the JOYO BSK-80 promises versatility without sacrificing the number and quality of features.
BOSS has taken its Katana amp range to unprecedented heights with overhauled Gen 3 lineup
The third generation of BOSS’ award-winning Katana family ushers in highly requested updates, improved tones and flexible connectivity
A guitar with SoCal style: Powers Electric A-Type combines style and playability to inspire even the most demanding guitarist
A-Type combines style and playability to inspire even the most demanding guitarist
The On-the-Go Ciari Ascender guitar - ready for stage, studio, and everywhere in between
Here's a full-size electric guitar that plays and travels so well you’ll never leave it at home
“Everything you need. Nothing you don't”: Introducing the Laney LIONHEART FOUNDRY combo range
Meet the affordable new LIONHEART FOUNDRY family, which places timeless Laney tones into portable analog packages that marry traditional tube templates with high-end modern engineering
The 30 best guitarists from New Jersey – from Al Di Meola and Richie Sambora to Gibson's best-selling signature artist
We gone and made a list of our favorite Garden State guitar heroes... Do write in for which state you'd like to read about next. One way or another, it won't have better pizza
New From Laney – LOUDPEDAL amp bliss in a pedalboard format
These compact pedal amps are packed with boutique amp artistry yet provide ultra-portable and recording-friendly solutions
“A home-run of a guitar”: PRS’ $499 SE CE 24 Standard Satin is the firm’s most affordable guitar yet – and, at that price, “it’s impossible to beat”
The budget-friendly model is so much more than just a beginner guitar, boasting PRS’ unparalleled craftsmanship, easy playability and versatile tones
Maximize your studio and rehearsal space setup with Gator’s high-end Cableworks cables and Elite Guitar and Case Combo rack
Patent pending Cableworks instrument, XLR and speaker cables arrive in a range of lengths with TORIColor ID rings for easy identification, while the stunning Elite guitar rack can store up to four instruments
Improve your Fender’s neck playability and reliability with a KLŌS Guitars’ F-Series Carbon Fiber Neck Replacement for Strat, Tele and Jazzmaster
Carbon fiber upgrade makes “everything so precise and stable all across the fretboard”
