Latest articles by Janelle Borg
Yvette Young on why choosing the guitar felt “magical” – and what it represents to her
After years of learning instruments her parents chose for her, Young explains how having the autonomy to choose her own instrument represented a sense of freedom
Lindsay Ell on the “pinch me moment” she became Shania Twain's lead guitarist
Ell never saw herself doing a sideman gig – however, when she got the call from the Canadian legend, she couldn't resist the offer
One of California’s top music entrepreneurs has left behind one of the finest vintage guitar collections we’ve ever seen
The astonishing collection includes guitars signed by Van Halen and Gene Simmons – and some extremely rare 1950s Fender Strats
That time Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon was a total guitar nerd and solved a pro player’s persistent feedback problem in minutes
Fallon has starred in many guitar-related skits, and he seems to have picked up a thing or two…
Bonnie Raitt on why pushing beyond the blues was key to her success – that, and making her guitar “sound like bacon smells”
Praised by the likes of B.B. King and Sheryl Crow, Raitt’s guitar playing continues to influence – and transcend – genres and generations
80-year-old blues guitarist and singer-songwriter wins Australia's top music prize – beating Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers
The Walmatjarri elder and blues musician Kankawa Nagarra, who picked up the guitar at age 40, won the $50,000 award for debut album, Wirlmarni
Jack White and Vernon Reid exchange signature guitars after serendipitous airport encounter
Reid received one of White's TripleCaster Telecasters, while White got his hands on a customized Reverend Vernon Reid Signature Totem Series guitar
Massive Attack guitarist Angelo Bruschini's guitars and gear are currently up for auction
The auction includes a 1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline, a 1996 PRS Custom 24, and a custom guitar made by famed British luthier Johnny Kinkade
Bad Religion's Brian Baker on his switch to a Kemper – and why he swears by it for his live setup
Baker joins the ranks of veteran guitarists like Tony Iommi, Dave Mustaine, and Chris Shiflett in making the leap to amp modelers
Guitar prodigy Grace Bowers on how she’s won over the critics who underestimate her
From meeting Slash and making her late-night TV debut to joining forces with Gary Clark Jr. and Marcus King, Bowers has had a whirlwind of a year – but admits that, at times, she's still made to feel “lesser” than
Trump Guitars backtracks after Gibson cease and desist and takes Les Paul-style guitars off the market
Gibson's cease and desist stated that Trump Guitars' designs infringed upon the guitar giant's exclusive trademarks, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape
Guitar Center return policy: Worried about buying a guitar online? Here’s everything you need to know about the retail giant’s return policy
Unveiling the ins and outs of the giant instrument retailer's return policy, including its T&Cs
From guitar straps to wireless systems, I've scoured the internet for the best guitar accessory deals this Cyber Monday so you don't have to
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned player, there's one universal truth that unites us all: guitar accessories – now's your chance to nab some favorites at a heavily discounted price
This Jim Root-approved hardtail Fender Strat is now 30% off for Cyber Monday – and it's your very last chance to buy this super-rare model
The Slipknot guitarist described it as “pretty much an all-around versatile guitar outta the box” – now’s your chance to join Root’s ranks and get your hands on this limited-edition hardtail Strat
Harley Benton is the champion of cheap guitars and gear, but I just spotted these dirt-cheap Cyber Monday deals that make them even cheaper
From guitars to amp bundles, Harley Benton is taking budget-friendly to the next level with these discounts...
Public service announcement: Fender straps have been discounted to as little as $5 for Cyber Monday – but not for much longer
From Hawaii-inspired straps to camo-patterned ones, these Fender straps feature a rock-solid combo of quality, price, and design
Years of testing capos on tour led me to this Fender x Kyser Quick-Change electric guitar capo – and it's massively discounted for Black Friday
Tried and tested on a wide range of guitar models, these stylish and discounted accessories come in stunning Daphne Blue and Shell Pink colorways – a perfect gift for the aesthetically inclined guitarist
Schecter’s stunning Traditional Pro guitars nod to its ’80s custom shop legacy – but Sweetwater is knocking 40% off the list price for Black Friday
Take a page from the playbooks of Robert Smith and Machine Gun Kelly with this Schecter model, which successfully pairs retro aesthetic flair with modern specs
I've toured globally with this Fender cable and it hasn't let me down – and now you can buy it for a crazy-low price
Time to add a touch of color (and quality) to your setup for just $12.99 with this Professional Series Tweed cable
Nita Strauss just told us this is her favourite mini amp – and it's on sale this Cyber Weekend
The Positive Grid Spark GO is an all-in-one practice amp, Bluetooth speaker and recording interface – in a pocket- or purse-sized package
Epiphone’s Taylor Swift acoustic guitars are here – but they’re not what we were expecting (and they’re already sold out)
Swift’s new guitar launch counters recent knock-off models claimed to be owned or signed by the world’s biggest pop artist
Knocked Loose and Poppy shock late-night TV viewers with hell-raising performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The rapidly rising band delivered a pyrotechnic, mosh pit-fueled set that shone a bright spotlight on modern hardcore genres. But the late-night TV beatdown wasn't to everyone's tastes
A 1968 Gibson Les Paul played by Free's Paul Kossoff is up for auction
The guitar was owned by Arthur Ramm from the British prog rock band Beckett, and was originally a Les Paul Gold Top before being converted to a Burst around 1969-70
