Rob Caggiano waxes lyrical on his new Jackson signature, the Shadowcaster By Brad Angle The Volbeat lead guitarist also talks ongoing projects outside of the band, his current rig and working as both a producer and a musician at once
The best electric guitars under $2,000: high-end 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
Robby Krieger: “In the Doors’ music there are a lot of silences. We weren’t the type of band that had to fill up every little gap“ By Jonathan Horsley The ex-Doors man on developing his style, free-form sensibility and how it was jazz informing the band all along
Is it worth modding a cheap guitar? By Dave Burrluck Upgrades can elevate inexpensive guitars, but what should you consider before reaching for the parts catalog?
Guitar playthrough + Q&A: Make Way For Man go balls-to-the-wall with the ripping "Rites" By Matt Doria See how guitarist Drew Shepherd tears through the Perth band's cataclysmic new single.
The best Stratocasters 2020: expert advice on choosing the best Fender Strat for you By Amit Sharma These are the best Fender Stratocasters for every budget and playing style
El Ten Eleven's Kristian Dunn: "I'm not even a guitar player, I'm a bass player. I'm faking my way through it!" By Alex Lynham The post-rock duo's leader on how he builds a blockbuster bass sound, his expansive live rig and why Tautology ended up as a triple album
The 4 artists who have appeared on Guitar World's cover more than any other By Jeff Kitts #GuitarWorld40: the guitarists that made their mark again and again
Joe Bonamassa: ”It’s amazing how many sounds you can pull out of a guitar if you mess around with the volume and tone knobs” By John Katic The 21st century blues hero on his love of Teles and paying tribute to Danny Gatton with the Sleep Eazys' instrumental guitar record
8 great guitars for kids: the best electric and acoustic guitars for children By Jonathan Horsley Everything you need to know to get your child playing the guitar today
6 best acoustic guitars under $500: our top picks, including acoustic-electric guitars By Chris Bird These cheap acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
25 acoustic guitar songs that will take your unplugged skills to the next level By Total Guitar editors Expand your repertoire with tips and tricks for 25 classic acoustic songs, ideal for beginners and intermediate players
Best pickups for metal 2020: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven By Amit Sharma Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…
Jason Isbell: “As I get older, I tend to play fewer notes to try and make my point“ By Joe Bosso The alt-country rocker discusses his "clean and loud" approach to recording a Strat through a Roland Jazz Chorus on Reunions
Khruangbin: New Horizons By Matt Doria Khruangbin are the type of band that take every song as an opportunity to explore a new sound, style or musical technique. So when we say that LP3 is surprisingly experimental by their standards, you know you’re in for something truly off-the-rails.
Margaret LaBombard: "If a song makes you feel something, you can thank the bass player" By Bass Player Staff The Slyboots four-stringer recalls her formative years playing bass, and how the NYC bass community moulded her into the player she is today
10 best compressor pedals 2020: Tame your tone's dynamics with compression By Jonathan Horsley With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR and more, there has never been a better time to add one of the best compressor pedals to your pedalboard
Dream Wife: A Bold Leap Forward By Matt Doria For their second album, Dream Wife reinvent themselves with equal parts power and poignancy.
The birth of Guitar World: looking back at the very first issue By Jeff Kitts #GuitarWorld40: how it all began for the world’s biggest guitar brand
