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Jared Dines: "When I was 12, the artist list on the back of Ernie Ball string packs was my primary way of discovering new music!"

By Adam Kovac

The YouTube titan goes deep on the future of his channel, his partial move to Twitch, and why his signature guitar was always going to be an Ernie Ball Music Man

Michael Mondesir: “In 36 years of playing professionally, I haven’t really owned a high-end bass”

By Joel McIver

The Jeff Beck and Whitney Houston session great on reading music, learning by ear, and why there are few better-sounding basses than the Yamaha BBN5 II

Ed O'Brien: "The guitar to me is like an oscillator on a synthesizer - it’s the start of a sound rather than the sound in itself"

By Amit Sharma

Total Guitar joins the six-stringer to discuss his plethora of effects pedals, the future of Radiohead and his debut solo album as EOB, Earth

Cory Wong: "When I play a Stratocaster, it draws out my voice in an easy and effortless way"

By David Mead

The funk rhythm master goes deep on gear, playing with Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers and his unending love for the Fender Strat

Dean and Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots' Dean and Robert DeLeo reveal how and why they made their first-ever acoustic record, Perdida

By Richard Bienstock

The brothers go deep on the album's diverse instrumentation, and why writing always begins emotionally rather than musically

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 performs live at the Ibanez PIA launch party at NAMM 2020

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

Guitarist Tosin Abasi of Animals as Leaders performs on stage at The NAMM Show 2020 Day 1 at Anaheim Convention Center on January 16, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

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

Amy Love: “It wasn’t like, ‘Let’s neaten this and quantize this.' If there was a glitch with the pedals, it would be celebrated”

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