10 best bass guitars 2020: top 4-string and 5-string bass guitars for all budgets By Jonathan Horsley Presenting the world’s finest low-end thunder, with the best bass guitars from Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha and more…
The Gretsch G6120: the story of a rock ’n’ roll icon By Ed Mitchell Built for Chet Atkins, the G6120 found fame in the hands of Eddie Cochran and his disciple Brian Setzer. Here’s the life and times of the six-string rockabilly rebel...
Fatoumata Diawara: “When I started to play guitar, it resolved everything. It was like healing my soul” By Rod Brakes The guitarist, actor and singer talks about her musical journey, the power of the Gibson SG, and why she wants to see more women playing guitar
Best acoustic guitars 2020: top strummers for beginner guitarists to pros By Chris Corfield Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor and more
Yvette Young: "I feel like an outsider to the whole virtuoso guitar world... I would jokingly call my genre 'detail rock'!" By Amit Sharma The Covet leader and math-rock innovator goes deep on her Ibanez signature model, latest single Parachute, and how the guitar saved her life
Everything you need to know about seven- and eight-string guitars By Chris Gill Six strings just not cutting it anymore? The world of extended-range electrics can be dizzying, but we've simplified it all for you right here
Andrew Watt: "Elton John tracked his entire piano part in under an hour on Ordinary Man - it was pretty incredible" By Richard Bienstock The producer and Ozzy Osbourne himself reveal the story behind Elton's contribution to Ordinary Man
9 actors who are also skilled guitar players By Jacob Uitti Even A-listers get down with the six-string on occasion...
Beginner guitar gear essentials and guitar accessories By Chris Barnes Start playing today with our pick of the best guitar accessories and gear for beginners – including strings, picks, cables, tuners and more
Nova Twins' Amy Love: “My playing can be quite abrasive - but in the best way!” By Jonathan Horsley The guitarist/vocalist on creating an incendiary sound and dragging the electric guitar out of its comfort zone
Jack Garratt: “The guitar is a litmus test of how I am feeling” By Chris Bird The multi-instrumentalist on SRV, juggling MIDI, and the importance of the Strat to his kaleidoscopic pop sound
Robert Cray: "With solos, I just improvise and let it fly. It’s what you’re feeling right then and there" By James Wood Dear Guitar Hero: The longstanding bluesman answers your questions on everything from songwriting to playing with Eric Clapton
The secrets behind Ronnie Wood's crunchy tone on the Faces' Stay with Me By Chris Gill Ronnie Wood’s rhythm track on the Faces’ classic Stay with Me is one of the raunchiest guitar tones of all time. Learn how he got it
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
Best guitar stands and guitar hangers 2020: top choices for single and multiple acoustic and electric guitars By Chris Corfield Stand your ground or let it all hang out with the best guitar stands and guitar hangers for your precious guitar collection
Joe Satriani on his greatest used guitar find, Bonamassa-inspired buyer's remorse and why he just can't play SGs By David Mead Satch on his six-strings past and present, and a previously unthought-of attachment to a 1958 Fender Esquire…
The best Stratocasters 2020: expert advice on the best Fender Strats around By Amit Sharma These are the best Fender Stratocasters for every budget and playing style
Olivia Jean: "I always wanted to play a Gretsch 6120, but with the amount of dirt I use, that was never going to work!" By Mark McStea From Garage Bats to Night Owls, this quirky rock ’n’ roller’s new album is packed with animal magnetism - not to mention some dangerously catchy riffs
The secrets behind Prince's tone on Let's Go Crazy By Chris Gill How The Purple One got those raucous rock sounds on this classic Purple Rain cut
The best electric guitars under $2,000: top spec guitars for intermediate and pro players By Guitar World Staff, Chris Corfield Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub- $2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings
