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This unbelievable Squier Strat Prime Day deal sold out in one day – now I've tracked down an alternative that's even better value. But you'll need to be quick as the deals end tonight!
By Daryl Robertson Last updated
Amazon's massive sale is about to end, but there's still time to grab a seriously discounted Squier!

We bought, tested, and ranked 8 dirt-cheap Amazon pedals – now 7 of them have hit a new low price in the Prime Day sale, but hurry, you only have a few hours to grab one!
By Matt McCracken Last updated
Pedalboard snobs look away now! These are the budget pedals you should be picking up for Prime Day

Prime Day guitar deals 2026: expert vetted deals from the final day of the Prime Day sale
By Chris Barnes Last updated
Guitar World's gear experts are here to help you separate the real bargains from the filler with the best savings on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more

Eric Clapton's ‘Summersburst’ Les Paul – used on Cream's debut album – has finally been unearthed after 60 years
By Janelle Borg Published
From England to New York and Paris, the 1960 Les Paul Standard Clapton used on Cream’s game-changing debut is now being brought to the masses of guitar aficionados, thanks to Matthieu Lucas of Matt’s Guitar Shop

How a friendly rivalry with Jake Kiszka helped Chris Turpin bag this stunning double-cut
By Jamie Dickson Published
This 1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG is the guitar dreams are made of. And the two Mirador guitarists both had their hearts set on it. Turpin tells us how it all went down

Prime Day guitar deals 2026 LIVE: last chance to save on guitar gear at Amazon, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender and beyond
By Daryl Robertson, Matt McCracken, Chris Barnes Last updated
I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal, and accessory deals throughout the final day of the Prime Day sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips, and tricks for saving money. But remember: today is your last day to save!

The last G&L guitars ever made are popping up in the stores of independent retailers
By Phil Weller Published
Distribution firm Musical Instrument Reclamation Corp. has bought up the firm’s stock and is sending it out to its approved dealers

John Mayer has been using his plugin in the studio, and he doesn’t think you’ll notice
By Phil Weller Published
The tube amp purist joined the digital age with a Neural DSP plugin last year, and now it's found its way onto his records

A massive 35% Prime Day discount just took this already affordable multi-effects pedal into a completely different territory - find out why 200+ guitar players picked up this Mooer pedal in the last month on Amazon
By Daryl Robertson Published
At only $129 for 151 effects, 55 amp models, and 26 high-quality cab sims, the Mooer represents great value for money in my opinion

This reverb pedal blew my mind last year, and now it's 20% off for Prime Day – thanks to its dual-engine and intuitive layout, this is a serious and capable reverb, and a no-brainer at this price
By Daryl Robertson Published
I fell in love with this Hotone pedal, giving it my pedal of the year in 2025, and I've recommended it to countless players since
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