Latest articles by Matt Owen
Boss moves to take control of the entry level amp modeler space with the $229 GX-1
The effects pedal giant looks to make the multi-effects modeler experience more intituitive than ever with an affordable price tag and fool-proof layout
John Mayer’s mystery Grateful Dead PRS Silver Sky became one of his most sought-after signatures – now it’s been officially released
Two new-look Silver Sky models headline PRS' new-for-2026 guitar drop – complete with a semi-hollow DGT and the all-new S2 Vela HHT
Electro-Harmonix’s Effects Interface turns your pedals into plugins – and puts your prized plugins on your pedalboard
The utility tool could be a game-changer for your rig, forgoing converters and complex cable methods for a frills-free approach
Gibson pays tribute to Keith Richards’ 1960 ES-355 with 2 Collector’s Edition models
The guitar was used on Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St., and has played a staring role across countless Stones tours across the years
All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including an alternate reality Ibanez that’s set to shake up the prog rock guitar market
NAMM is only days away and the gear avalanche has started in fine form, with new drops from Ibanez, Faith, Victory, Fender Audio and more
Ibanez issues its answer to Ernie Ball and Abasi Concepts with the Alpha Series – its most progressive guitar design to date
The shred and metal expert leans into the contemporary design trends currently dominating the prog guitar scene for a landmark launch
EarthQuaker Devices and Dr. Z launch a tube-loaded preamp pedal – and it could be the missing piece of your digital rig puzzle
The ZEQD-Pre pedal has been described as the ultimate end-of-signal-chain tonal tool, giving authentic tube warmth to any setup
Pat Smear pulls out of Foo Fighters gigs due to “bizarre gardening accident”
If only the band had a guitar-themed throne that Smear could have used on stage...
Vinnie Vincent says his new record rivals Zeppelin, Hendrix and the Beatles – but he won’t release it if people don’t buy the single for $300 apiece
Guitarmageddon will be previewed with lead single Ride the Serpent – which can be bought directly from the former Kiss guitarist's website for up to $300
Fender becomes the latest guitar and amp firm to enter the home audio space – but can Fender Audio stand up to Marshall?
Fender joins Marshall, Vox and Orange as the latest big-name guitar/amp brand to launch its own headphones – and a speaker you can plug your guitar into
Mateus Asato is parting ways with Suhr after 12 years – and fans are already speculating where he's going next
The neo-soul virtuoso leaves the guitar brand after more than a decade of partnership
Dave Mustaine says he won’t reunite with former Megadeth members on the band’s farewell tour
Don't expect Marty Friedman, Kiko Loureiro, Chris Poland or any other ex-Megadeth guitarist to make a cameo
Why John Mayer might be better than a Beatle, according to producer Don Was
The famed producer has worked with Mayer on three studio albums, and has highlighted the overlooked aspects of his musicianship
Carlos Santana was one of Paul Reed Smith’s earliest champions – but he thought his first guitars were too good to be true
Smith looks back on his early partnership with Santana in Guitar Center CEO's new 'Inside the Noise with Gabe Dalporto' podcast
This vintage Martin once belonged to Johnny Cash – and its current owner has spent decades trying to prove it
The Linseman family heirloom was purchased back in the 1950s, and is believed to be the same D-18 that Cash used to track some early hits
John McLaughlin remembers gifting Jeff Beck the white Strat that featured on his seminal Wired record
The iconic Strat was reportedly stolen at a later date
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies aged 65
Bamonte served two stints with the gothic rock institution, and can be heard on some of their biggest hits
How a woman's dress caused Buddy Guy to accidentally stumble upon guitar feedback
The blues veteran’s approach to playing was changed forever after a random occurrence during an unassuming gig at a Chicago jam night
The Guitar World reviews team's gear of the year 2025
Platinum Award-winners, forward-thinkers and new classics from our favourite guitars, amps, effects, plugins, bass gear and more
Chris Rea, Driving Home For Christmas singer and slide guitar maestro, dies aged 74
The underrated guitar star blended blues, gospel, soul and more across 25 solo albums
Megadeth shares new single ahead of farewell record – and it’s a shred guitar celebration
Let There Be Shred finds Teemu Mäntysaari playing like a man possessed – and Dave Mustaine doing karate in the music video
All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including a watershed plugin that the internet can’t stop talking about
Who needs a Dumble when you have Archetype: John Mayer X?
25 reasons why 2025 was a great year for guitar
Historic shows, a once-in-a-lifetime reunion, generational guitar talents, tonal revolutions, watershed gear drops… we won’t spoil it at all here, but a lot has happened
