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“Would work a treat with flat-wound strings”: Fender Vintera III Late ‘60s Precision Bass reviewBy Connor Flys Published -
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by expertsBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
The pedal that changed me – I asked the Guitar World staff to name the stompboxes that actually made a difference to their playingBy Matt Parker Published -
The Edge’s mirror ball Les Paul was one of his most experimental guitars – now it’s up for auctionBy Phil Weller Published -
Sort out your ’board! 7 pedalboard accessories to tidy up your stompbox setupBy James Grimshaw Published -
"A very persuasive showcase for Fender's dark horse guitar model": Fender Vintera III Mid '60s Mustang reviewBy Rob Laing Published -
Kiesel continues the push to keep the electric guitar fresh by launching a daring metal offsetBy Phil Weller Published
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Accessories
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When should you change your guitar strings? We asked the world’s biggest string brands to get the definitive answerBy Matt Owen Published -
What's the best guitar cable in 2026? These are the tried & tested options I'd recommend to any playerBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
Relic sticker decals are now a thing, and they might save countless guitars from fast-aging brutalityBy Phil Weller Published -
Prime Day is the place to upgrade your guitar cable game, with up to 66% off leads and patch cable bundles – but the savings will end tonightBy James Grimshaw Last updated -
Time is ticking on Prime Day, so this is your last chance to stockpile accessories – I've hunted down 11 affordable guitar essentials, starting from as low as $4.99By Matt McCracken Last updated -
Everything you need to know about 1950s Telecaster pickups – and how to build your own replicasBy Huw Price Published -
The most advanced gig bag ever created? D’Addario has launched climate-controlled guitar cases with integrated humidity controlBy Phil Weller Published -
Best guitar straps 2026: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style – budget-spanning choices from a guitar salesmanBy Ross Holder Last updated -
Best single coil pickups 2026: from trailblazing designs to vintage traditionalistsBy Ross Holder Last updated
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Effects & Pedals
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The pedal that changed me – I asked the Guitar World staff to name the stompboxes that actually made a difference to their playingBy Matt Parker Published -
Sort out your ’board! 7 pedalboard accessories to tidy up your stompbox setupBy James Grimshaw Published -
10 great guitar looping songs that will help you hone your playingBy Amit Sharma Published -
Analog vs digital pedals: what's the difference? And is one really better than the other?By James Grimshaw Published -
Shoegaze guitar has never been bigger – and these 5 pedals are a shortcut to its otherworldly tonesBy James Grimshaw Published -
How Eventide ushered in a new era for the H9 and made one of the world’s most acclaimed multi-effects more intuitive than everSponsor Content Created With Eventide
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Pedal sales are booming despite the modeler movement, and this man can tell you whyBy Henry Yates Published -
The guitarist's guide to MIDI: how to get more from your pedalboard and stop the tap dancingBy Matt McCracken Published -
Meet Emmergy FX, the British boutique pedal builder concocting effects for Slowdive and Radiohead’s Ed O’BrienSponsor Content Created With Emmergy FX
By Guitar World Staff Published
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Guitar Amps
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How Laney is distilling its mightiest amps into pedal-sized powerhousesSponsor Content Created With Laney
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Marshall launches Billie Joe Armstrong artist head – and it’s inspired by his first guitarBy Phil Weller Published -
Orange Outlowd by Ed Sheeran ES60 reviewBy Jamie Dickson Published -
“A smoother, posher high-end and improved touch-sensitivity”: Orange OR60 reviewBy Martin Smith Published -
Fender shines the spotlight on its unsung amp era with the “hidden treasure” ’62 Deluxe brown-panelBy Matt Owen Published 3 Comments -
“A no-nonsense digital amplifier”: Kustom Amplification Carbon 100 reviewBy Paul Riario Published -
He played bass with Robert Plant, gave Tony Iommi his sound and created an iconic British amp brand – the life and times of Lyndon LaneyBy Henry Yates Published -
Marshall x Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary JMH Half Stack reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
EVH 5150 III Hypersonic 6L6 2x12 reviewBy Pete Emery Published
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Guitars
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“Would work a treat with flat-wound strings”: Fender Vintera III Late ‘60s Precision Bass reviewBy Connor Flys Published -
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: top electric models for new players, reviewed and demoed by expertsBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
The Edge’s mirror ball Les Paul was one of his most experimental guitars – now it’s up for auctionBy Phil Weller Published -
"A very persuasive showcase for Fender's dark horse guitar model": Fender Vintera III Mid '60s Mustang reviewBy Rob Laing Published -
Kiesel continues the push to keep the electric guitar fresh by launching a daring metal offsetBy Phil Weller Published -
Gibson has revived one of the most sought-after guitars it has ever producedBy Phil Weller Published -
Yamaha confirmed to be among Fender’s cease-and-desist targetsBy Matt Owen Published 4 Comments -
Best acoustic guitars 2026: 10 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilitiesBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
“A hard-to-put-down Les Paul with bags of character”: Gibson Les Paul Studio Double Trouble reviewBy Dave Burrluck Published
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Headphones
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If you want to sound better live, three of our top-rated in-ear monitors just got some mega discounts in the Thomann In-Ear Days sale - save up to 30% on pro-level live soundBy Matt McCracken Published -
Best in-ear monitors for guitar players 2025: stay in tune and on timeBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
“The best wireless headphones for musicians you can buy right now, despite a few flaws”: Yamaha YH-WL500 reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
“Some of the finest sounding IEMs”: Ultimate Ears Pro UE 150, UE 250, UE 350 In-Ear Monitors reviewBy Paul Riario Published -
“A handy addition to your pedalboard if you're playing shows with poor monitoring”: Cloudvocal EverSync Wireless IEM reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
Best earplugs for musicians: guitarist-friendly plugs to suit every budgetBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
CloudVocal’s EverSync wireless in-ear monitor system delivers high-quality, low-latency monitoring in a compact, pedalboard-friendly designBy Guitar World Staff Published -
Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 review: the only headphones you need for guitar, studio and everyday use?By Chris Corfield Published -
Save big on the Boss Waza-Air and a host of other guitar amp headphones solutions with these red-hot Cyber Monday dealsBy Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Plugins & Apps
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“A must-have producer’s plugin for how much ground it covers”: MixWave Yvette Young Plugin reviewBy Phil Weller Published -
Fancy making money from the tones you make? STL Tones has you coveredBy Phil Weller Published -
John Mayer has been using his plugin in the studio, and he doesn’t think you’ll noticeBy Phil Weller Published -
Yvette Young has a new piece of signature gear – and it might be the one stop shop for all the ambient prog rock tones you’ve been waiting forBy Phil Weller Published -
Best guitar plugins 2026: my top plugins to level up your recorded guitar tonesBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
"Who thought we’d look to the kings of gritty bass for silky neo-soul tones?" Neural DSP Darkglass Ultimate reviewBy Stuart Williams Published -
Fractal goes up against Neural DSP and IK Multimedia with ICONS – its first-ever pluginBy Matt Owen Published -
“At long last, a DAW puts the guitar at the very heart of its operations”: Fender Studio Pro 8 reviewBy Phil Weller Published 4 Comments -
Fender forges surprise Samsung partnership to bring Fender Play to home TV screens for the first timeBy Phil Weller Published
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Studio & Recording Equipment
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Best guitar audio interfaces 2026: get better recorded guitar tonesBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
Best FRFR speakers 2026: transparent tone for multi-effects and amp modelersBy Richard Blenkinsop Last updated -
Best impulse responses: the secret sauce of great recorded guitar toneBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
Best microphones for recording guitar 2026: capture your acoustic or electric playing perfectly with these top-flight mics for every occasionBy Chris Corfield Last updated -
Why Fender just launched its own recording software – and what sets it apart for guitaristsBy Daryl Robertson Published 4 Comments -
These 5 audio interfaces came out on top in my testing gauntlet, and now they're all on sale with a hefty Black Friday discount – including $200 off a UA ApolloBy Matt McCracken Published -
"One of the best ways to quickly and easily record your music alongside your smartphone": Blackstar Polar Go reviewBy Matt McCracken Published -
“Affordable, professional-quality”: Warm Audio Fen-Tone WA-FT ribbon microphone reviewBy Chris Gill Published -
Presonus Eris Pro 6 ReviewBy Pete Emery Published
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More about Guitar Gear
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Kiesel continues the push to keep the electric guitar fresh by launching a daring metal offsetBy Phil Weller Published -
Gibson has revived one of the most sought-after guitars it has ever producedBy Phil Weller Published -
Yamaha confirmed to be among Fender’s cease-and-desist targetsBy Matt Owen Published 4 Comments
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