11 best metal guitars: hell-raising electric guitars for shredders on any budget By Guitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley From 8-string guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of the best metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez and more
21 underrated guitar solos you need to hear By Jonathan Horsley Lesser-celebrated but nonetheless awesome acts of lead playing from St. Vincent, Kurt Cobain, James Honeyman-Scott and more that might change how you approach your playing
The 10 best guitar lesson channels on YouTube By Jonathan Horsley Debunk your pentatonic misdeeds and workshop your technique from the safety of the world’s favourite online video platform. Let’s get learned, people!
The 10 best distortion pedals 2020: top drive pedals and effects for guitarists By Jonathan Horsley Crunch, filth, mayhem! Read our expert round-up of the best high-gain distortion pedals around
Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto: "I would like Metallica to record on our equipment. What would they do to express themselves through that gear?" By Jonathan Horsley In this rare interview with the Darkthrone guitarist, Ted Skjellum muses on the Fender combo’s black-metal magic and why he doesn’t miss playing live…
10 best compressor pedals 2020: enhance your electric guitar tone with compression By Jonathan Horsley With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR and more, there has never been a better time to add one of the best compressor pedals to your pedalboard
Grace Potter: “The guitar is inherent to my sound, and when I get onstage I can’t help it: I have to get to 11” By Jonathan Horsley The Vermont rock-pop force of nature on falling back in love with music, working with resonance and why the Flying V brings out her A game
Brian May’s guitar gear: how to sound like the iconic Queen guitarist By Jonathan Horsley From the Red Special to an arsenal of effects, here's how to sound like the operatic rock legend, including the ultimate tone hack...
Washburn Bella Tono Series acoustic review round-up By Jonathan Horsley It’s good tone by name, but is it good tone by nature for Washburn’s new series of Studio-sized acoustics?
Eddie Van Halen's guitar gear: get the tone of the hard-rock icon By Jonathan Horsley From the Frankenstein to the 5150, we chart the essential ingredients in EVH's hugely influential Brown Sound
Rig tour: Jimmy Eat World on how Fractal put an end to Riverdance and why only .013-gauge strings will do for Jim Adkins' signature Fender By Jonathan Horsley For the tonally adventurous punks, heavy gauges and the super-practical Fractal Axe-Fx IIIs are heaven
Jimi Hendrix's guitar gear: how to capture the tone of the greatest guitarist who ever lived By Jonathan Horsley Hendrix's tone has transcended generations and influenced legions of guitar players - find out how to achieve it in this comprehensive gear guide
10 best pedalboards 2020: organize your guitar effects with these budget-spanning ‘boards By Jonathan Horsley Bring order to your stompbox collection with the best pedalboards from RockBoard, Gator and Pedaltrain
Best guitar picks 2020: find the right plectrums for you By Jonathan Horsley Our guide to the best picks for bass, acoustic and electric guitar
Christie Lenée: "I would love a six-piece band but it is humbling to do everything yourself" By Jonathan Horsley By mixing fingerstyles, two-hand tapping and improvised percussion, this acoustic virtuoso is extending the potential of the acoustic guitar
Rig tour: Volbeat on the gear that fuels the Danish-American rock ’n’ roll machine By Jonathan Horsley Michael Poulsen and Rob Caggiano showcase their impressive array of signature guitars and boutique amps
The best electric guitar pickups 2020: top single coils, humbuckers and P-90s to upgrade your tone By Jonathan Horsley Breathe new life into your electric guitar tone with a new set of pickups
Martin Road Series D-12E review By Jonathan Horsley This Martin dreadnought is streets ahead with its solid-wood build and Fishman MX-T pickup and preamp
The 10 best guitar wireless systems 2020: go cable-free, from the rehearsal room to the stage By Jonathan Horsley Set your performances free with a wireless transmitter/receiver – check out our recommendations for all budgets
NAMM 2020: Jackson's 100% shreddable mega-launch sees signature models for Gus G and Rob Caggiano By Jonathan Horsley The Pro, X and JS Series are extensively updated with a heap of super-cool new finishes and builds
NAMM 2020: Gretsch launches the Streamliner Junior Jet Club, Electromatic Jet Baritone, one stunning Penguin and a lot more By Jonathan Horsley The likes of the the all-new Electromatic Rat Rod hollowbody and Players Edition Jet see Gretsch make a play for the future by embracing its heritage
NAMM 2020: EVH reveals a more affordable Frankenstein replica, the Striped Series Frankie, plus a stunning array of fresh Wolfgangs By Jonathan Horsley Anyone for a Wolfgang WG Standard in Taxi Cab Yellow? An revoiced EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50-watt head is also unveiled
NAMM 2020: Ibanez unveils its spectacular new Steve Vai signature model - and it's not a JEM By Jonathan Horsley The PIA (Paradise In Art) S-style debuts newly designed DiMarzio pickups, blossom inlay, and “Petal Grip”
NAMM 2020: Charvel unveils fresh signature models for Joe Duplantier, Angel Vivaldi and Satchel By Jonathan Horsley Plus plenty more stunning high-spec'd and hot-rodded electrics in the Pro Mod series
NAMM 2020: Gibson makes Custom Shop clone of Tony Iommi's "Monkey" 1964 SG Special By Jonathan Horsley The limited edition Artist Series model is a replica of the Black Sabbath guitarist's iconic doublecut
