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Armed with a new John Page signature baritone, guitarist Noah Levine shares the moment that captured the magnitude of Kahan’s ascent and the solo career that’s taking shape behind the scenes

Two Guitar World writers duke it out to see if apps really have a place in guitar amps or if they're a needless extra no-one really wants – which side are you on?

From the Archive Tormé was drafted in mid-tour after the tragic death of Randy Rhoads – and it was one of the most difficult periods of his career

From divebombs to delays, the way we play is intrinsically tied to the gear we use. These are the things that changed the game for guitarists…

War Pigs/Luke’s Wall showcases Geezer Butler’s radical approach to bass guitar – and the Chris Squire influence that left Ozzy Osbourne baffled

The Pearson Omega is a bold, metal-bodied headless guitar that blends Stratocasters, Les Pauls and Strandbergs – and its creator thinks he’ll be outselling his biggest rivals in just five years

José Arredondo modified amps for some of guitar’s biggest stars. Dave Friedman’s Jose amp pays tribute to this elusive legend and makes his formerly secret mods available to everyone

The humble wah pedal is more than just Jimi Hendrix’s signature effect – it’s the ultimate way to speak and weep on the guitar

There was a time when swapping pickups meant turning your guitar into a small wiring project. Today, it can be almost as easy as swapping out a pedal

The indie-rock icon talks hungover shopping trips with Noel Gallagher, why some electrics feel like ‘living things’, and what he’ll do if a tech bro starts bidding at his forthcoming auction