The Guitar That Prince Left Behind By Leslie Swiantek published 7 June 19 The remarkable story of the Purple Special, Prince's final guitar.
Meet a Fake Les Paul Worth More Than Your Car By Christopher Scapelliti published 3 June 19 Despite being a replica, this guitar commands tens of thousands of dollars on the market.
Upgrade Your Original Guitar or Buy a New Ax? What You Need to Know By Richard Murdocco published 3 June 19 Is it worth upgrading your first instrument with brand-name tuners, pickups and other items? Or do you ditch it altogether in favor of a newer, shinier model?
Tone Comparison: Singlecut Vs. Doublecut Gibson Les Paul By Damian Fanelli published 25 April 19 This video might be particularly helpful for guitarists who are looking to branch out from the more traditional singlecut Les Paul shape and sound.
Watch Artist Joe Fenton Create One-of-a-Kind PRS Guitar for Mark Tremonti By Damian Fanelli published 18 April 19 Get an up-close look at the creation of a one-of-a-kind PRS masterpiece.
Five Things Your Guitar Builder Might've Gotten Wrong By Joe Kruse published 2 April 19 Less time worrying about your guitar means more time focusing on what’s important—the music!
Guitar 911: Matching Hardware by Painting and Heat Treating By Joe Becker published 15 March 19 Learn about matching hardware by painting and heat treating.
Guitar Techs Explore Kurt Cobain's 'In Utero'-Era Fender Mustangs By Damian Fanelli published 20 February 19 A rare, up-close look at Kurt Cobain's 'In Utero'-Era Fenders.
The Top Five Weirdest Guitars of the Eighties By Damian Fanelli published 15 February 19 Some of the strangest axes you'll ever see.
The Top Five Weirdest Ibanez Guitars—Featuring Guitars of Steve Vai By Christopher Scapelliti published 4 February 19 Five of Ibanez' most oddball creations.
Meet the First Fender Stratocaster, Serial No. 0100 By Guitar World Staff published 4 February 19 No, David Gilmour is NOT auctioning off the first ever Strat.
Forgotten Guitar: A close-up look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat By Jonathan Graham published 4 January 19 Get up-close and personal with Stevie Ray Vaughan's “Number One” Strat.
Steve Vai Shares His Private Guitar Collection By Adam Perlmutter published 2 January 19 Steve Vai shares some of his private guitar stock with Guitar World.
20 Bygone Guitar and Amp Brands Worth Checking Out By Christopher Scapelliti published 2 January 19 20 now-defunct guitar and amp brands whose gear is worth seeking out the next time you’re on eBay or at your local music store.
Ritchie Blackmore Shows Off His Favorite Guitars By Damian Fanelli published 8 November 18 Ritchie Blackmore exhibits his collection, and discusses the arduous process of scalloping his fretboards.
The Deep Secret Behind Peter Green's “Magic” 1959 Les Paul Tone By Christopher Scapelliti published 29 October 18 Learn how Peter Green got his trademark, "out-of-phase" sound from his 1959 Les Paul.
Guitar 911: How to Repair Worn-Out Screw Holes on Your Guitar By Joe Becker published 25 October 18 The best way to fix a worn-out strap button hole, trem-claw-screw hole or really any hole on a guitar.
How Slash Reunited Joe Perry with a Prized '59 Les Paul By Jennifer Bergeron published 10 September 18 What do Joe Perry, Slash, and Eric Johnson have in common?
The Top Five Most Ridiculously Metal Guitars Ever By Guitar World Staff published 14 August 18 Lock your hand in a permanent devil-horn position for these wild creations.
Shop Talk: McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California By Eric Feldman published 3 August 18 McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica is a cornerstone for LA-based guitarists as well as just about every player and legend passing through.