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A storm is coming as Gibson unveils modernized Thunderbird bass
By Phil Weller published
New take on the bass combines heritage with modern performance

Ace Frehley’s iconic 1975 Gibson Les Paul expected to sell for more than half a million dollars at auction
By Phil Weller published
The Les Paul will be sold alongside stage-played guitars from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kirk Hammett and Billy Duffy at an upcoming auction

How an ’80s session guitar icon accidentally ended up with the ultimate Prince amp
By Andrew Daly published
Eddie Martinez was looking for a backup, and a certain Mesa/Boogie caught his eye. Little did he know, it would turn out to be a legendary gear treasure

I normally tell guitarists to skip the Amazon Big Spring Sale but this year I’m happy to be proven wrong – here’s 7 essential accessories to kickstart your year in guitar from just $6.49
By Matt McCracken published
The Amazon Spring Sale has launched with some awesome deals on strings, picks, clip-on tuners, and loads more accessories for guitar players

Whisper it... Donner's 4.5-star Hush-X travel guitar just dropped by a chunky 20%, bringing quiet practice within reach at home or on vacation
By Daryl Robertson published
In the Amazon Spring Saleyou can bag an electric travel guitar that sounds so good you won't believe it isn't a regular solidbody

“Arguably the most practical single pedal you can put in front of an amp”: Flattley The Outlaw review
By Trevor Curwen published
Flattley combines the functions of two of its pedals into one chassis to create a Marshall-flavoured drive and boost

I've spent years testing beginner acoustic guitars, and my top-rated model just got a huge 15% price cut in the Amazon Big Spring Sale – plus score 20% off a Squier Paranormal Strat
By Daryl Robertson published
These beginner-friendly savings on Fender and Squier are hard to beat

All the ways the Positive Grid SPARK 2 could level up your practice experience – and get you gig-ready
By Guitar World Staff published
Sponsor Content Created With Positive Grid
With smart practice features, Bluetooth connectivity and AI-generated tones, the SPARK 2 offers real-world applications that could improve your practice routine – and level up your chops

Best beginner guitar amps 2026: my top picks from over a decade working in music retail
By Ross Holder last updated
After nearly ten years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more
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