Classic gear: Gibson CF-100E By Rod Brakes This cutaway electric flat-top set a template for modern acoustic design
10 best guitar tuners 2021: chromatic, polyphonic and strobe guitar tuners By Chris Bird, James Farmer Find the best guitar tuner whatever your budget, with our top picks from the likes of Boss, Korg, TC Electronic and D’Addario
The history of the Fender Musicmaster, Duo-Sonic and Mustang By Rod Brakes Three classic student models demystified by Fender historian, collector and co-author of Fender: The Golden Age 1946–1970, Terry Foster
The best 12-string guitars 2021: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars By Jonathan Horsley Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Takamine, Taylor, Rickenbacker and others, from 12-string acoustic guitars to shimmering electrics
How Fender recreated Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstein so accurately that he mistook it for the original By Rod Brakes Brian McDonald tells the story of how Fender built the ultimate EVH tribute – the original tone monster
JD Simo on the best (and worst) guitars he's bought over the years By David Mead The psychedelic blues sensation shares his hard-won advice on how to buy a great guitar and avoid duds
Beginner guitar gear essentials and guitar accessories By Chris Barnes, James Farmer Start playing today with our pick of the best guitar accessories and gear for beginner guitarists and bassists – including strings, picks, cables, tuners and more
Eddie Van Halen goes deep on his approach to tone, technique and guitar design in this classic 1993 Guitarist interview By David Mead EVH details the advent of Van Hagar, that time he took a belt sander to a 335, and why Neil Young's Cinnamon Girl is one of his favorite solos of all time
JC Curleigh, Cesar Gueikian and Randy Smith on Gibson's monumental acquisition of Mesa/Boogie – and what it means for the iconic brands By Amit Sharma Exclusive The guitar giant kicks 2021 off with a bang by adding the revered amp company to its stable of brands
How Fender reimagined its flagship guitar line with the American Professional II series By Dave Burrluck The story behind the evolution of the company's top-of-the-line US production models
Steve Hackett: ”The wounds never healed from my dad’s guitar. He said, ‘You’ll get calluses’… but I just had fingers that were bleeding!” By David Mead The former Genesis guitarist on the story of his career, from the mouth organ to prog-rock trailblazer
Leslie West talks jamming with Jimi Hendrix and seeing Eddie Van Halen for the first time in this classic 1987 Guitar World interview By Gene Santoro The trailblazing Mountain guitarist discusses life on the road in one of the heaviest hard-rock outfits of the time
9 best guitar straps 2021: secure your guitar in style By Chris Corfield The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and for every budget
11 best guitar cables 2021: unbeatable instrument cables for acoustic, bass and electric guitars By Guitar World Try our favorite guitar leads from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
9 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2021: top do-it-all guitar effects units By Alex Lynham The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets
Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020: a visionary virtuoso who rewrote the rules of electric guitar By Henry Yates An all-star line-up remembers the life, times and exploits of the player who raised the bar and reinvented the electric guitar
How Shirley Tetteh became one of the UK's most exciting new jazz guitarists By Cheri Amour The JUCE and Nardeydey wunderkind on growing as a musician in London's jazz scene and dealing with imposter syndrome
5 things to check when buying a vintage guitar By Jamie Dickson Matt Gleeson of setup and maintenance wizards Monty’s Guitars on what to look for in an older guitar before buying
Best ukuleles 2021: acoustic and electric ukuleles for all budgets and playing styles By Chris Corfield Get started with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
10 great guitars for kids 2021: the best electric and acoustic guitars for children By Jonathan Horsley The top choices available right now and everything you need to know to get your child playing the guitar today
