5 times a live version of a song was better than the studio recording By Tom Gilbert A studio recording merely captures a moment in time. Who says you can't play the song more convincingly 17 days later in front of a live audience in Peoria?
Steve Lukather: 5 things we learned from his Ernie Ball String Theory episode By Tom Gilbert The Toto guitar wiz and session pro discusses his drive as a musician, his contributions to world-famous records, and plenty more
10 bassists you'd want in your dream band By Sponsored, Tom Gilbert, Brian Caples Our list of low-end juggernauts that could take your band from bars to the big leagues
The Beatles' 10 best acoustic songs By Tom Gilbert A trip down the long and winding road of the Fab Four’s best acoustic moments
High Tech: 10 Players Embracing Guitar Technology to its Fullest By Tom Gilbert GW highlights guitarists who have embraced gear to its fullest, innovating new sounds and styles in the process.
Why You Need a Baritone Guitar By Tom Gilbert Revealing some of the coolest moments of these unique and underused instruments.
10 Great Peter Frampton Guitar Moments By Tom Gilbert In celebration of Epiphone's new Peter Frampton Les Paul Custom PRO, here are 10 great moments from the guitarist's career.
10 legendary shows from the Capitol Theatre By Tom Gilbert We celebrate Port Chester, N.Y.'s iconic theater with 10 unforgettable concerts from the venue's storied career.
Five Easy Tips To Improve Your Acoustic Guitar Playing By Tom Gilbert Stuck in a rut with your acoustic playing? Here are some easy tips to take it up a notch.
Leprous Premiere “Illuminate” Music Video By Tom Gilbert Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the music video premiere for “Illuminate,” by Norway’s Leprous.