From metal heavyweights to hot funk ’n’ roll: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche Fresh cuts from Joe Bonamassa, Mastodon, Lomelda, South of Eden and more
Archer Nation's Dylan Rose on why Canary's cables are some of the most reliable on the market By Jackson Maxwell Many guitar cables promise mythical sonic qualities that reek, upon further inspection, strongly of snake oil. Canary's cables, however, are different
Get Angus Young's gargantuan Back in Black tone in a box with SoloDallas's Schaffer Replica pedals By Jackson Maxwell These meticulously engineered pedals aim to make Young's monstrous, "clean-dirty" sound accessible to guitarists on any kind of a budget
Nick Reinhart on why Red Panda's Context 2 is his all-time favorite reverb pedal By Jackson Maxwell The Tera Melos/Disheveled Cuss guitarist discusses the many perks of this amazingly well-spec'd stompbox
Be the first to check out Peavey's newly updated HP2 guitar By Jackson Maxwell The popular, shred-friendly solidbody is being rebooted in a major way - and we got to see the very first example
From blues perfection to monumental slabs of sludgy riff-rock: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Jackson Maxwell, Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche Bask in the joy of awesome new tracks from Kirk Fletcher, Derek Sherinian, Gone Is Gone and more
PRS breaks new ground with its head-turning 2020 lineup of new acoustic and electric guitars By Jackson Maxwell With new hollowbodies, solidbodies and acoustics of all kinds, 2020 has been a year of firsts for PRS
Between the Buried and Me’s Dan Briggs discusses his sleek Spector NS-2000/5 signature bass By Jackson Maxwell Learn why the prog-metal low-end virtuoso chose, for his signature model, to update an out-of-production favorite
Tim Smith, Cardiacs frontman, dies aged 59 By Jackson Maxwell Smith was the ringleader of the hugely influential 'pronk' band
Get incredible, authentic valve tones at an amazing price with Vox's Cambridge50 amp By Jackson Maxwell Learn more about this seriously impressive hybrid amp, and the amazing variety of high-quality tones it can dish out
Get amazing tone-shaping capabilities and premium recording tools in an ultra-compact package with IK Multimedia's Axe I/O Solo guitar interface By Jackson Maxwell Learn more about IK's most impressive, feature-rich creation yet
From virtuosic R&B guitar jams to full-on punk revival: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche The latest six-string offerings from Unprocessed/Polyphia, Buck Meek, Falling In Reverse and loads more
Get elegant, vintage looks and modern sonic appointments with Gibson's Original Collection acoustics By Jackson Maxwell Featuring J-45s, Hummingbirds, Doves and more, the Original Collection acoustics flawlessly balance historic visual touches and immaculate tone
Get killer tone in a small, portable package with ZT Amplifiers' Lunchbox Reverb and Lunchbox Cab II By Jackson Maxwell These amps are perfect for any guitarist looking for great tone and a lot of attitude at prices that won't leave them diving into their piggy bank
From blockbuster hard-rock collabs to heroic dance-punk epics: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Jackson Maxwell, Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche Kick back and enjoy new tracks from My Morning Jacket, Static-X, The OBGMs, Black Stone Cherry/Monster Truck and more
Why guitarists will find much to love in the Tascam Model 12 By Jackson Maxwell This all-in-one recorder, interface and DAW controller is a home studio essential. Explore its functionality and many features with GW's Paul Riario
A previously unheard Rolling Stones/Jimmy Page collaboration has been unearthed By Jackson Maxwell The 1973 song, Scarlet, will be included in the upcoming reissue/remaster of Goats Head Soup
Learn more about Bog Street's ultra-comfortable standout guitar picks By Jackson Maxwell GW chats with the innovative pick company's main designer and founder, Paul Holcomb
Has Furch redefined the travel guitar with the Little Jane? By Jackson Maxwell Watch Alexx Calise demo, take apart and reassemble the remarkably dependable, well-built and compact acoustic
From protest riff bombast to drop-tuned metal grind: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche The hottest new guitar jams, from Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde, Emma Ruth Rundle, Spiritbox and many more
Hear Mary Spender's beautifully imaginative cover of Stuck In The Middle With You By Jackson Maxwell Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent signature - strung with Elixir Optiweb strings - in hand, Spender can't lose with her unique take on the Stealers Wheel tune
From titans of shred to unlikely covers: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche Brighten your day with killer new tracks from Al Joseph, Molly Tuttle, Tash Sultana, Bring Me the Horizon and more
Fall in love with the rich, resonant tone and towering low end of Furch's Blue Master's Choice acoustic By Jackson Maxwell This luxurious and dynamic acoustic is an ideal choice for the stage or studio
Maxon's Apex 808 could be the best-sounding Tube Screamer ever By Jackson Maxwell Designed by Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura, this 808 features the most-coveted IC chip and is available now
From djent-heavy 'EDM' to the next big name in blues-rock: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche This week, check out some new tracks from Ayron Jones, Coriky, Kiko Loureiro, The Allman Betts Band and more