Janelle Borg
Janelle is a staff writer at GuitarWorld.com. After a long stint in classical music, Janelle discovered the joys of playing guitar in dingy venues at the age of 13 and has never looked back. Janelle has written extensively about the intersection of music and technology, and how this is shaping the future of the music industry. She also had the pleasure of interviewing Dream Wife, K.Flay, Yīn Yīn, and Black Honey, among others. When she's not writing, you'll find her creating layers of delicious audio lasagna with her art-rock/psych-punk band ĠENN.
Latest articles by Janelle Borg
Sophie Lloyd on the time she met Joe Bonamassa – her childhood guitar hero
By Janelle Borg published
Lloyd looks back on the time her dad would play Joe Bonamassa records while driving her to school
Tony Levin on playing for Pink Floyd in the post-Roger Waters era
By Janelle Borg published
The session icon discusses working with David Gilmour – and reveals he was asked to tour with Pink Floyd after his session work on 1987's A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Sophie Lloyd names the guitarist who overhauled her perspective on what makes a good solo
By Janelle Borg published
Lloyd may be known for her shredding playing style – but learning Comfortably Numb proved to be a revelation for her technique
Orianthi used a $219 practice amp to play in front of millions on live TV
By Janelle Borg published
The Aussie virtuoso ditched big rigs for a portable 1x8" practice amp for one of her biggest shows last year – and asserts small amps can still pack a punch
Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen
By Janelle Borg published
Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity
Scottish guitarist relearns how to play guitar with one arm after severe stroke
By Janelle Borg published
Tony Romaine spent months relearning how to walk after suffering a stroke that left him unable to move – but was determined to relearn guitar and start gigging again
YouTuber sets the record straight on Harley Benton guitars – and debunks the main misconceptions about the budget-friendly brand
By Janelle Borg published
The Thomann-owned brand is renowned for its affordable guitar gear and cheaper alternatives to established models
Slayer's Kerry King reveals who he thinks is the most “overlooked” guitarist in metal
By Janelle Borg published
The metal icon also names his top five guitarists of all time
“Is this guitar worth the $1,500 I paid for it? No way”: YouTuber buys Trump guitar – and is surprised by what he finds
By Janelle Borg published
The LP-style guitar, officially endorsed by Donald J. Trump, became the subject of a cease-and-desist order from Gibson due to its striking resemblance to the brand's iconic Les Paul shape
Gary Moore's son pays homage Thin Lizzy's dual guitar sound on his debut solo single
By Janelle Borg published
Jack Moore shares that the track was written while he was touring Europe paying tribute to his father's blues legacy
Terry Date recalls Dimebag’s unconventional approach to tone in the studio
By Janelle Borg published
The Pantera producer reveals the (sometimes extreme) measures Dime would take to achieve his desired tone
The Grateful Dead on Jerry Garcia’s lasting impact on their legacy – and how they felt the band couldn’t go on without him
By Janelle Borg published
The band looked back on lead guitarist Jerry Garcia’s pivotal role when they received this year’s prestigious Kennedy Center Honor
Spinal Tap II director teases what we can expect from the long-awaited sequel
By Janelle Borg published
Spinal Tap are ready to reunite… with a little help from Paul McCartney and Elton John
Watch the Grateful Dead and Bonnie Raitt receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors – as they're covered by Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile
By Janelle Borg published
The musicians were honored alongside Francis Ford Coppola and Arturo Sandoval in an event that took place on December 8 and aired yesterday on CBS
The best guitar albums of 2024
By Jonathan Horsley published
The guitar albums that had the biggest impact in the guitar world and beyond, as chosen by GW editors and pro players
Radiohead's Colin Greenwood on who he considers the best rhythm guitarist he's ever played with
By Janelle Borg published
The Radiohead bassist also reflects on what makes Thom Yorke's guitar playing different from Jonny Greenwood's
Blackpink’s Rosé on the acoustic guitar she bought when she was 14 and played at the most important audition of her life
By Janelle Borg published
The girl group member-turned-solo artist recalls buying the guitar that played a key role in landing her a spot in Blackpink
Why are D'Addario strings color-coded? CEO Jim D'Addario reveals the story behind the innovation
By Janelle Borg published
In the early '90s, buying guitar strings meant excessive packaging – until D'Addario had a light bulb moment that changed the game
Veteran session guitarist Tim Pierce on how his off-the-cuff solo ended up on a Bon Jovi classic
By Janelle Borg published
Pierce recalls laying down guitar parts for what was originally supposed to be just the demo of Jon Bon Jovi's debut single
Bob “Slim” Dunlap, guitarist for The Replacements, has died at 73
By Janelle Borg published
Bruce Springsteen called Dunlap's post-Replacements solo materal “just beautiful rock ‘n’ roll records”
The best guitar songs of 2024 – as chosen by Guitar World editors and pro players
By Jonathan Horsley published
With the help of pals including Eric Gales and Vernon Reid, we run down the songs that lit up the guitar-o-sphere this year, including a remarkable hardcore breakthrough, a virtuoso collab for the ages and the prodigy that everyone’s talking about
Slash makes surprise appearance with the Allman Betts Family Revival to cover Allman Brothers Band classics
By Janelle Borg published
The Guns N' Roses guitarist delivered his own solo-studded takes on Trouble No More, Dreams, and Whipping Post – alongside a stellar lineup
Neural DSP co-founders reflect on the negative response to their Nano Cortex video campaign – which went viral for all the wrong reasons
By Janelle Borg published
Co-founders Francisco Cresp and Doug Castro shed light on Neural DSP's off-kilter promotional videos that stirred up the guitar community
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