Latest articles by Guitar World Staff
The newly released Positive Grid REACTOR amp wants to change the way guitarists create tone
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With familiar amp controls and an app that lets you create tones from text, images, and audio, REACTOR offers another way into the creative process
Why Sleep Token’s IV, Brandi Carlile, and Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear have all added G7th’s all-round premium capos to their rig
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Your capo might seem like a simple accessory, but getting the pressure right can make all the difference – here’s how G7th has spent 20 years trying to perfect it
“Digital rig? No problem!” How Laney bridged the modeler gap and found a way to make digital setups sound better
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The UK amp and cab expert has designed the ultimate modern solution for digital rigs
Inside Blackstar’s quest to build the next generation of guitar amps
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From patented circuits and lightweight valve amps to neural modeling and smart practice tools, Blackstar has spent two decades challenging the conventions of guitar amplification
How IK Multimedia raised the bar with the TONEX Board – the powerful amp modeler we’ve all been waiting for
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The company’s celebrated TONEX ecosystem gets a new addition in the form of its most powerful modeler to date
Meet Very Nice Guitars – the Europe-based boutique on a mission to hunt down your dream guitar
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Very Nice Guitars is based in Kraków, Poland, but operates with a global outlook – and it's quickly establishing itself as the go-to store and brand for custom and left-field guitar builds
“At this price, there’s really no equivalent to the new Dan O models in terms of unique looks, sonic punch, and retro and modern cool”: Danelectro's new-for-2026 Dan O models perfectly blend vintage aesthetics with modern appointments
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They’re a diverse lot, but the new Dan Os impress with visual touches that harken all the way back to the company’s ‘50s roots. But with those aesthetic flourishes comes modern quality control that ensures you get all the vintage style, with none of the vintage reliability issues
Why virtuoso Ichika Nito is impressed by this amp modeler-meets-electric guitar from ENYA MUSIC
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The Inspire Pro is redefining what an electric guitar can offer in 2026 – with on-board tone shaping and looping capabilities
Meet the Reverend Kingbolt Air 390 – for those wanting to push the boundaries of their music
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Premium specs, top tier playability and seven pickup combinations define this semi-hollow stunner
Ibanez’s AZ Series has a guitar for every genre, budget, and playing level – and it keeps getting better
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The AZ series is about as comprehensive a range of guitars – in tone, price, and aesthetics – as you’ll find anywhere. From specialists in punk to prog rock, funk, pop, jazz, and everything in between, there’s an Ibanez AZ for everyone
How Laney is distilling its mightiest amps into pedal-sized powerhouses
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Unlike your typical modeler and conventional amp tone-in-a-box pedals, Laney has managed to pack 60 watts of real amp power into pedalboard-friendly stompboxes – all without sacrificing dynamics and responsiveness
How Eventide ushered in a new era for the H9 and made one of the world’s most acclaimed multi-effects more intuitive than ever
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The next-gen version of the H9 Harmonizer is here – and it’s been given a serious overhaul
Meet Emmergy FX, the British boutique pedal builder concocting effects for Slowdive and Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien
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The man behind the soldering iron and Emmergy FX is creating custom-built effect stompboxes that are quickly becoming favorites among left-field artists and the shoegaze scene
Why the IK Multimedia TONEX ONE+ might be the only modeler you ever need – and how it could revolutionize your rig forever
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The next-gen mini-modeler joins the TONEX ecosystem and could level up your signal chain in multiple different ways
Meet Fabrizio Paoletti from Paoletti Guitars – the Italy-based luthier turning Renaissance art into one-of-a-kind electric guitars
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After converting Sting, Johnny Depp, and Richie Sambora into fans, Paoletti is dazzling guitar enthusiasts and art collectors from Anaheim all the way to Dubai with The Eye of Florence: eight handmade guitars inspired by the stained-glass windows that crown Brunelleschi’s Dome at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence
The best-selling mini-modeler now with wireless editing and MIDI – meet IK Multimedia’s TONEX ONE+
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IK Multimedia answers player’s prayers with a premium version of the hugely acclaimed TONEX One, drafting a range of key sought-after upgrades
Built to inspire: Yamaha heralds a new era for the Pacifica with long-awaited SC Standard Plus model
Yamaha expands its acclaimed range of Pacifica electrics with the SC Standard Plus – which offers new Reflectone pickups and premium playability
Yamaha redefines the concept of the modern acoustic guitar with the TAS3 C TransAcoustic – which puts the entire creative process into one instrument
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The latest evolution of the Yamaha TransAcoustic format is the ultimate all-in-one music-making tool, with built-in effects, looper, and Bluetooth capabilities
All the ways the Positive Grid SPARK 2 could level up your practice experience – and get you gig-ready
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With smart practice features, Bluetooth connectivity and AI-generated tones, the SPARK 2 offers real-world applications that could improve your practice routine – and level up your chops
Ashdown pairs the classic, sought-after valve tone with modern flexibility in its SX guitar amp line
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The British amp firm continues to double down on its promise of optimal tone at an accessible price point with its SX range
Orange redefines modern tube amps with the OR60, a single-channel, easy-to-use amp head with serious muscle
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Rather than revisiting past designs or leaning on nostalgia, Orange's new offering, the OR60, offers flexibility without sacrificing the core tone and identity
Built in the UK: Why Marshall still defines the sound of guitar
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The iconic brand’s amplifiers have stood the test of time. Here's how they continue to be a core part of the cultural conversation
As Blackstar heads towards its 20th anniversary, it redefines what it means to develop an artist-first amp that pairs class with innovation
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From being founded by ex-Marshall employees to leading the charge in patented tone-shaping circuits, hybrid valve-and-DSP designs and cutting-edge digital platforms, the Blackstar team looks back at its key moments
Laney is leading the way for FRFR speakers in 2026 – and its LFR lineup sets a new standard for amp modeler users
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Laney’s LFR range injects digital rigs with the feel and response that comes with playing through an actual guitar amp – with plenty of pro features to boot
