Geoff Tyson on the big gear questions, 20-kilo guitars and his Frankenstein “hodge-podge“ Strat By David Mead Satriani’s former student checks in to talk about the buying and selling of gear and that digital amp that sits by the door
Best acoustic guitars 2020: 11 top strummers for beginner to pro guitarists By Chris Corfield Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
The 15 best electric guitars 2020: top electric guitars for all styles, abilities and budgets By Chris Corfield Our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Lamb of God's John Campbell: "People ask how I play so fast - I don’t really know because I made it up as I went along!" By Bass Player Staff The metal titan gives his advice on how to be a better bass player
The story of the Fender Splatocaster, the surreal Custom Shop creation born from a Guitar World competition By Jeff Kitts #GuitarWorld40: This aluminum, fluid-filled Stratocaster design became one of the most difficult Custom Shop builds ever
Mark Seymour: On The Dawn Of Greatness By Matt Doria Most of us pass the time on road trips by reading or playing games. Mark Seymour, on the other hand, writes albums.
John Petrucci on his lifelong love of Rush: "I still use Alex Lifeson licks that I learned in high school!" By Joe Bosso The spirit of radio is strong in Dream Theater's shredder-in-chief, as he details how Rush lit a progressive fire in his playing
Randy Rhoads: "I started tuning up and Ozzy said, 'You've got the gig.' I didn't even get to play!" By John Stix The late guitar legend talks learning through teaching and his early days with Ozzy Osbourne in this classic Guitar World interview from 1982
Find the right pedalboard solution for you on eBay By Chris Corfield Get your pedalboard fully kitted out with these pedal essentials
Mike Campbell: "The Dirty Knobs are all about having fun. At least 95% of the solos were recorded live on the floor" By Richard Bienstock The longtime Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers co-captain on the debut album by his very patient side project – and the future of Fleetwood Mac
CD Review: In Hearts Wake - Kaliyuga By Matt Doria "Kaliyuga shines as an exceptionally dynamic showcase of intense passion, emotion and talent."
#GuitarWorld40: celebrating 40 years of the world's biggest guitar magazine By Jeff Kitts Taking you behind the star-studded thrills, six-string skills and a few classic spills...
The 11 best mini-pedals for guitarists 2020: our pick of space-saving effects By Guitar World Staff, Alex Lynham Short on space? Try these miniature marvels for your pedalboard
Classic gear: the enduring legacy of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi By Rod Brakes From Hendrix to Gilmour, this iconic fuzz pedal has been delivering for decades
8 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2020: top do-it-all guitar effects units By Alex Lynham The best floorboard FX modelers on the market
Neck Deep: Diving Deeper By Matt Doria Neck Deep have always had a knack for making bold statements in album titles. But with their experimental pop-punk opera, All Distortions Are Intentional, they’ve gone above and beyond.
10 used guitar amp bargains By Chris Corfield Top-rated heads and combos you can get for a great price on eBay
The 12 best guitar amps 2020: the top tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets By Chris Corfield, Alex Lynham These are the best combo amps and heads from Marshall, Fender, Orange, Boss, Kemper and more
Bernie Marsden looks back on his final encounters with Peter Green By David Mead The Whitesnake and UFO guitarist shares his memories of his hero, friend and fellow rock legend
The greatest Guitar World magazine covers of all time… revealed! By Michael Astley-Brown, Jeff Kitts, Damian Fanelli #GuitarWorld40: Here’s what you voted the best Guitar World covers ever
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