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
Sum 41's Deryck Whibley plays Steve Jones’ Sex Pistols Les Paul at the band's last-ever European show
By Janelle Borg published
The storied guitar, which sold for $390,000 at auction earlier this year, was recently played by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Yungblud
Matteo Mancuso on why nobody in the contemporary guitar scene can afford a bad gig
By Janelle Borg published
Mancuso is one of this year's breakout stars – but with a brighter spotlight comes the added online (and offline) pressure to be consistent without fail
Kim Deal on why she has always been both a guitarist and a bassist
By Janelle Borg published
Deal had been hounded by the narrative that, aside from a couple of songs, she was never “allowed” to write songs with the Pixies – now, she's setting the record straight
Lady Gaga guitarist Tim Stewart shines as the pop icon unveils a Suhr-fueled take on her recent single
By Janelle Borg published
In the video for this new version of Disease, Stewart can be spotted wielding a Olympic White Suhr Classic JM
L7's Donita Sparks on why she opted to play a Flying V – despite it being a “shredder guitar”
By Janelle Borg published
The Flying V has accompanied Sparks throughout her journey with L7 – including some of the band's most career-defining moments, such as their 1994 Glastonbury appearance and their notorious 1992 Reading set
Behringer has just released its own Klon clone – and at $69, it's one of the most affordable you can buy
By Janelle Borg published
While many brands have tried their hand at a Klon clone, Behringer has released a budget-friendly, downsized version with many of the original's specs
One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande
By Janelle Borg published
The guitarist in question was playing a show in Los Angeles, when he spotted Mayer admiring his guitar work from afar
John Frusciante’s former guitar tech on the moment he realized the guitarist could be rejoining the Red Hot Chili Peppers
By Janelle Borg published
Top-tier guitar tech Dave Lee reveals how he got to know about Frusciante's plans to return to the Chili Peppers
Alex Van Halen on the first time he and Eddie met David Lee Roth at a show that nearly ended in violence
By Janelle Borg published
Pre-Van Halen fame, the brothers were scheduled to play a gig at a local park – only to get replaced by Roth’s band at the last minute
Pat Smear’s first Nirvana appearance almost didn’t happen – because of his guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Smear had bought a 1982 Charvel when he was playing with Nina Hagen – but the guitar didn't quite impress the Nirvana troupe
David Gilmour explains the origins of his lauded ‘feel’ playing technique
By Janelle Borg published
In a new interview with Rick Beato, the Pink Floyd legend discusses the “David Gilmour effect” and picks apart his playing style, which has captured the hearts and minds of generations of guitarists
Polyphia's Tim Henson revealed as the guitarist behind the fast-paced flamenco-inspired piece in the final season of Cobra Kai
By Janelle Borg published
Henson follows in the footsteps of Charlie Robbins, Myrone, and Andrew Synowiec, who were all featured in the blockbuster show's guitar-driven soundtrack
Jim Suhler on the time Joe Bonamassa played on one of his tracks – and delivered a searing solo while sick
By Janelle Borg published
Suhler met Bonamassa back in 2001, when the then-rising star was supporting George Thorogood, and has stayed in touch with him ever since
Soccer Mommy on the power of alternate tunings in pushing her songwriting capabilities
By Janelle Borg published
The singer-songwriter discusses how opting for left-field tunings forces guitarists to learn a whole new vocabulary, which ultimately improves their playing
Donita Sparks tells the story of L7’s infamous set at 1992’s Reading Festival
By Janelle Borg published
Sparks recalls dealing with lost equipment and a series of technical issues on stage – alongside a crowd that was throwing mud at the band – which ultimately led to her then-controversial response
Paul McCartney joined by Jack White and St. Vincent for a raucous rendition of The Beatles’ The End
By Janelle Borg published
While it was White’s first time sharing the stage with the former Beatle, St. Vincent had joined Macca earlier to take up lead guitar duties for a cover of Get Back
Richie Sambora on how Paul McCartney helped him mix a Bon Jovi track
By Janelle Borg published
Sambora bumped into the Beatles bassist at a studio in LA, and convinced him to help mix a Bon Jovi song during their very first-ever meeting
Syncatto's Charlie Robbins is the latest virtuoso to feature on Cobra Kai’s guitar-driven soundtrack
By Janelle Borg published
The addition of Robbins to the Netflix shows' soundtrack continues the trend of TV shows benefiting from the crossover appeal of contemporary guitar stars
Pat Metheny recently discovered an all-new Argentinian guitar string – and it inspired him to write an album
By Janelle Borg published
The jazz master explored the nuances of baritone guitar in his latest album, and a new set of strings from a brand he previously did not know about helped him unlock a new universe of sonic potential
Gwen Stefani on the only No Doubt song she's ever written on guitar
By Janelle Borg published
The Stefani-penned Simple Kind of Life proved to be the standout track of No Doubt's fourth album, Return of Saturn
Over 130 of Jeff Beck's guitars, amps and gear – including his ‘Oxblood’ Gibson Les Paul – are heading to auction
By Janelle Borg published
From his ‘Yardburst’ Les Paul to his ‘Anoushka’ Strat, the auction of Beck's collection celebrates the guitar icon's trailblazing career – with one of his most famous guitars expected to fetch up to $632,000
Marcus King on the current state of the guitar scene – and why there's hope for the future
By Janelle Borg published
King also discussed in a recent interview how he had the guitar to do the talking for him when he was too shy, and explained why he's committed to bringing the guitar to “the state of music now”
Lionel Richie guitarist Greg Suran shares the solo advice he received from Joe Walsh
By Janelle Borg published
Greg Suran has played with a veritable list of top acts, but his time working with the Eagles guitarist proved key to taking his solos to the next level
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