Latest articles by Phil Weller
Why bebop master Wes Montgomery never used a guitar pick
It became the jazz legend’s defining technique, but it wasn’t a decision made wholly by choice
When two of the world’s finest guitar players joined forces – Julian Lage on his jam with Derek Trucks
They traded licks for 15 minutes, but it was all over too soon
How Liam Gallagher’s former guitarist wrote the Better Call Saul hook – one of TV’s greatest guitar theme tunes
Liam Gallagher’s former guitarist was tasked with creating the opening hook for the Breaking Bad spin-off
How Yungblud’s guitar-throwing habits are forcing his guitarist to rethink his live rig
Yungblud guitarist Adam Warrington tells GW that safekeeping measures have had to be put in place because the boss has proven to be too much of a loose cannon
The most advanced gig bag ever created? D’Addario has launched climate-controlled guitar cases with integrated humidity control
The premium bag looks to be the ultimate solution for guitar players on the go
It turns out the fake Russian Angine de Poitrine isn’t actually a real band. Here’s what actually happened
Footage from a Moscow show had led the internet to believe the microtonal mavericks had an imposter band
Charvel returns to California with new USA-made Neo-Classic Superstrats
Two distinct models help mark a triumphant return to the Corona factory
How Joe Satriani found the amp builder for his dream Eddie Van Halen tone
Satriani needed an amp with exacting specifications for the Best of All Worlds tour – and he got more than he bargained for
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee on Anika Nilles’ rollercoaster audition for Rush's Fifty Something tour
Their five-day session with Nilles wasn’t an audition, but it took until the last day for their doubts over a Rush reunion tour to be destroyed
Ed Sheeran launches signature Orange amp range - could it topple the Roland Cube as the busking combos to beat?
With an abundance of Sheeran-approved specs, the Outlowd ES amps look to nurture the next generation of musicians
PRS has launched a new SE model for an anime character
It's a unique recreation of the guitar used by the lead character in hit anime series, Rock is a Lady’s Modesty
Gibson supercharges the Victory with one key upgrade
The Victory has finally got the spec that fans have been begging for
Höfner has been bought out after filing for bankruptcy
GEWA Music, of which Thomann is a shareholder, has bought the historic instrument maker beloved by Paul McCartney
A fake Angine de Poitrine has been passing themselves off as the real deal in Russia
The imitators are passing themselves off as the real thing – and show just how far the band’s success has gone
Rush play first show in 11 years, armed with double-neck guitars and deep cuts
The prog legends returned to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and the setlist and gear on display are a sight to behold
Dimebag Darrell’s estate responds after court rules in Dean’s favor in legal dispute
The late Pantera guitarist’s estate claims that Dean has been engaged in trademark disputes over his Stealth and Razorback guitar designs
Ed Sheeran is about to launch another piece of signature gear – and he’s already gifted it to a young fan
A new signature Orange amp pays homage to Sheeran’s busking roots
Slash, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai have been assembled for an unlikely collaboration album
Composer Bear McCreary is continuing his epic metal saga with the aid of an all-star cast
California music store appealing for aid following the theft of four Fender Custom Shop Stratocasters
Wild West Guitars is pleading for help recovering the guitars, two of which were made to commemorate its 25th anniversary
This guitarist butchered classic riffs at Guitar Center to rage bait fellow customers. Then Jack White sent her his guitar
Charlene Kaye's viral videos have bagged her one of the world’s most bonkers signature guitars
Pete Townshend offered Peter Frampton his place in the Who – then blanked him
Frampton was at an all-time low and Townshend wanted to quit touring, but it didn't quite work out
Meet the Afghanistan war veteran who made it his mission to design the ultimate ergonomic guitar
The Ghost Lab Acoustics HyperNova 2.0 might look radical, but every inch of it has been designed to protect your body as you play
Fender keeps the pace with Neural DSP and Line 6 with a bumper firmware upgrade that gives players 15 new reasons to try the Tone Master Pro
Fender has further strengthened its flagship modeler's position in a competitive market
