Latest articles by Janelle Borg
$0.38 a pick? You heard that one right – Amazon is offering some killer deals on Dunlop's flagship guitar pick series
I always leave my guitar picks at venues – luckily, I came across this massive deal on Dunlop Tortex picks that costs less than $0.50 a pick
Martin has been the go-to acoustic guitar brand for the likes of Elvis, Eric Clapton and John Mayer – now you can join the ranks for less than $600
Earlier this year, Martin rebooted its Junior lineup – and this Sweetwater-exclusive 000 Junior Sapele Special delivers on all fronts
Dave Grohl's Epiphone signature model broke the Internet last year – now, it can be yours for a fraction of the original price, thanks to this massive Cyber Monday discount
Fancy yourself the next Dave Grohl? Well, you can now get your hands on the Foo Fighters frontman's Epiphone signature model for less than $1K
Black Friday guitar deals 2025 LIVE: all the biggest savings at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender, Amazon and more that are still live
I'm rounding up all the hottest, still-live guitar, amp, pedal and accessory deals in the Black Friday sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips and tricks for saving money
I've never really understood the Les Paul hype – until this ’60s-inspired Gibson Les Paul Standard totally changed my mind
Jimmy Page was right, and as a new Les Paul convert, I was on the hunt for a price-meets-quality LP that doesn’t break the bank... and Sweetwater has delivered on all fronts
Stuck on a Christmas present? Give the gift of music with these budget-friendly guitar starter kits for kids and adults alike
Kick-starting your musical journey doesn't need to cost a fortune… and luckily, these Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Fender, Epiphone, and Donner guitar starter packs have made your rockstar dreams even more possible
Black Friday guitar deals 2025: Don't miss out on the greatest savings for guitar players
Here are the best savings still live this Black Friday, from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more
I've just unearthed the sweetest Black Friday deal on my favorite guitar string brand – and it's one that will cost you just $4 per string set
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get quality acoustic and electric guitar strings – and this D’Addario deal proves it
Joe Bonamassa’s recent hearing scare is a reminder that we should all be taking better care of our ears – and with big Black Friday deals on Loop earplugs, now is the time to make a change
As a touring musician, Loop's 3-in-1 earplugs, Switch 2, have been a lifesaver – and they're now available at a fraction of the usual price
“The perfect marriage of Aerosmith and the Cult. An Aerocult, if you will”: November 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
The new guitar music that GW editors have been obsessed with this month: fresh names, old hands and trailblazing players
Been waiting to buy your dream guitar? Guitar Center has just introduced a 15% off coupon for Black Friday – for a limited time only
The musical instrument retail giant is one-upping itself by offering a coupon that's eligible to use on over 13,000 products
Cat lovers, rejoice – this bassist is creating custom pickguards in the shape of your cat
Julia, the owner of Etsy shop ThreeStools, is catering to guitar players who also happen to own a feline (or two) with her cat-themed pickguards
Joy Division co-founder Peter Hook on his friendship with Gary “Mani” Mounfield – and how groove defined his bass playing
The beloved Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist passed away on November 20 at the age of 63
Joe Bonamassa reveals temporary hearing loss diagnosis following an incident at one of his recent shows
The condition, Acute Acoustic Trauma (AAT), is characterized by sudden hearing loss due to an injury to the ear drum
Legendary Abbey Road record producer, Ken Scott, explains how Eric Clapton ended up playing an uncredited solo on a Beatles classic
Scott also reveals the recording technique the team used to make sure Clapton's solo sounded Beatles-esque
Polyphia's Tim Henson on the challenges he encountered while learning guitar after playing the violin for years
Long before he changed the progressive metal game with Polyphia, Henson struggled with transitioning from violin to the guitar
Jared James Nichols owns a few vintage amp gems – but here's why he still prefers Blackstars
Nichols and Blackstar have collaborated on a handful of signature amps over the years
Kiki Wong recalls her biggest amp bargain – when she found a vintage Marshall on Craigslist
At the time, Wong was touring with punk-rock supergroup She Demons and was in desperate need of an amp...
Joan Jett on the battles she faced to become a rock guitar icon
Growing up, Jett defied the norms and expectations that “girls don't play electric guitar” – and went on to become a bona fide trailblazer and legend
Bob Margolin had long admired Muddy Waters – then came a chance backstage encounter, and the gig of a lifetime
Margolin played with Waters for almost seven years and maintained their friendship until the blues icon's death in 1983
The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts reveals how she took a page from Van Halen’s book to craft the band's most popular track
Queen, Brian May and the theatricality of ‘70s rock is writ large in Roberts’ style, but she says she takes inspiration from all corners of the guitar world in search of a sound that’s uniquely hers
Charlie Sheen reveals the real story behind Eddie Van Halen's legendary Two and a Half Men cameo
The long-running sitcom featured a rotating roster of A-list cameos, including Elvis Costello, Steven Tyler, ZZ Top, but EVH ...
Ritchie Blackmore’s band cancels all remaining tour dates, citing medical reasons
Earlier this year, Candice Night, one of the co-founders of Blackmore's Night and the guitarist's wife, revealed that Blackmore was battling a series of health issues
