Latest articles by Phil Weller
Taylor has introduced one key twist to its high-end Gold Label Grand Pacific body shape
Six new models offer the Gold Label’s proprietary Fanned V-bracing system and debut some updated body dimensions for a deeper sound
Jason Becker hails Matteo Mancuso as a guitar hero destined for greatness
Mancuso impressed Becker with both his virtuosity and his heart
Steven Van Zandt sidelined from Bruce Springsteen tour following emergency surgery
The 74-year-old missed a recent show after experiencing shooting pains, and was rushed to the hospital the next day
Wolfgang Van Halen pulls out of Black Sabbath’s last show – here’s why
The Mammoth frontman has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with his tour with Creed
Rainger FX’s Razor Fuzz is a dirt pedal with a guitar pick modeler
The innovative feature adds harsh and unique overtones, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted
Fender Japan revives an unconventional classic with new Blue Flower Series
Three Fender models are dressed in the floral design, which emerged in the 1960s alongside the revered Paisley finish
Joe Bonamassa explains how to make any Fender Strat the “Swiss army knife of guitars”
The guitarist has detailed how to mimic infamous Les Paul and SG tones from the instrument, believing its versatility is unmatched
Behringer makes sweeping changes to its $69 Klon copy in the wake of Bill Finnegan’s lawsuit
The Klon Centaur’s creator called the pedal a “blatant counterfeit” and the German brand has moved to avoid any further repercussions
Earl Slick on the time he jammed in front of Buddy Guy at the blues great’s club
Guy would later invite Slick to jam with him, and it was a night that blew the Bowie guitarist’s mind
Herman Li revolutionizes the PRS template with the Chleo – a signature model 4 years in the making
A new body shape with radical contours, custom Fishman pickups, 13 tonal voices, and a floating trem stabilizer headline the Chleo, which ushers in a new era for PRS guitars
Warren Haynes picks his favorite Gov’t Mule guitar riffs and shows you how to play them – properly
The blues rock giant sits down with Guitar World to go through his back catalog of riffs, picking out a few favorites along the way
A 15-year-old guitarist was brought onstage by Yungblud to riff in front of 30,000 people – and it was only the second time he’d played live
The aspiring rocker seized his moment and absolutely nailed his time in the spotlight
Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement
The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s
Wrecking Crew director responds to Carol Kaye’s criticisms of the film
The esteemed session player recently rejected an invitation to her induction ceremony
Tyler Bryant invites a fan onstage and shreds the roof off after a mighty mid-song guitar transfer
The guitarist made a 300-mile journey to the show and ended the night on stage with his hero
Mark Knopfler recorded this solo on a cheap guitar – but it’s still his favorite
One iconic cut from his solo work sticks out for the right reasons, Knopfler believes
Patrick Walden, Babyshambles guitarist, dies aged 46
He helped re-launch Pete Doherty’s post-Libertines career, and co-wrote a string of hits on their debut album
Jason Isbell names the hardest thing for beginners to learn on guitar
Isbell sympathizes with newbie players struggling with them, but discusses why they’re a vital songwriting tool
Joe Bonamassa pays a visit to the store that sold Rory Gallagher his iconic sunburst Strat – and buys his own to mark the occasion
Rory Gallagher bought his now-legendary Strat – which recently sold for just over $1 million – from Crowley’s Music Store for £100 in 1963
KHDK dives into a Deftones classic with a signature modulation pedal
Chino Moreno has collaborated with the effects specialist to bottle the track’s hypnotic sounds
Ryan “Fluff” Bruce’s Sterling by Music Man signature is finally here
Fishman Fluence humbuckers make way for “do-it-all” Seymour Duncans, but otherwise, it’s a faithful recreation of the YouTuber’s Swiss Army riff machine
Uli John Roth on what you get when you cross a Strat and a Les Paul with a violin hybrid
After modifying Strats only got him so far, one luthier came to his rescue and they found that the sky's the limit
Two world leaders solidify diplomatic relations by delivering their own rendition of an Eric Clapton classic
The Philippines' President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, showcased their musical chops during a recent presidential visit
SNL legend Fred Armisen has a signature guitar strap – but there's something not quite right about his guide to guitar chords
If punk guitarists only need one shape, why does anyone else need more? Armisen seems to agree...
Jim Babjak reveals he once bought a ’70s Les Paul without even trying it – and how it would go on to shape one of The Smithereens' biggest hits
The guitarist reveals that he's “kind of embarrassed” when it comes to trying out guitars in a music store – but his faith in his engineer was well-placed
