Classic gear: Fender Electric XII By Rod Brakes The story behind every '60s studio's not-so-secret weapon – an electric 12-string that played well and sounded even better
Classic gear: Fender 'Tweed' Deluxe By Rod Brakes The definitive tweed tone that still sounds “as modern as tomorrow”…
The best electric guitars under $1,000 in 2021: 10 killer options for beginners and pros By Guitar World Staff, James Farmer From vintage-style classics to modern single- and double-cut options, here's our pick of electric guitars that deliver for less than a grand
11 best guitar tuners 2021: the best chromatic, polyphonic and strobe guitar tuners around 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
How peak demand and Covid-19 caused an electric guitar shortage By Simon Chandler The guitar's surge in popularity over the pandemic is cause for celebration – but it has left manufacturers and retailers struggling to keep up with demand
11 best guitar audio interfaces 2021: an essential tool for getting great guitar recordings at home By Chris Schwarten These are the best audio interfaces for taking your guitar recordings to the next level, regardless of your budget or experience
How Gibson rescued Epiphone in the late-1950s By Rod Brakes Gibson's head of product development, Mat Koehler, recants the story of a pivotal moment in Epiphone history
The strange case of the missing Beano: where is Eric Clapton’s stolen Les Paul? By Tony Bacon Taken from a church hall practice room in '66, Slowhand’s legendary Beano ’Burst has not been seen since. Guitarist investigates...
The history of Gibson's electric archtops By Rod Brakes We shed light on some of the key differences between Gibson’s early flagship models…
Al Di Meola on his VIP dinner parties, losing Chick Corea and unearthing a new guitar trio record with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía By Richard Bienstock The jazz-fusion legend is spending his days writing, playing and performing – and doing plenty of cooking
The 13 best guitar amps 2021: the top tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets By Chris Corfield, Alex Lynham These are the best combo amps and heads from Marshall, Fender, Orange, Boss, Kemper and more
The 10 best budget guitar amps under $500 for 2021: affordable amps for new players and home practice By Michael Astley-Brown Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
10 best pedal amps 2021: including the top amp simulator pedals By Chris Schwarten As the best pedal amps prove, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Here we round-up top-rated pedal amps from Hughes & Kettner, Seymour Duncan and others
10 best beginner bass guitars 2021: our pick of the best four-string bass guitars for beginners By Jonathan Horsley The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
Charvel Henrik Danhage Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 and EVH Limited Edition Wolfgang Special Sassafras review By Dave Burrluck Two recent releases from Charvel and EVH brands remind us of the legacy and guitar design skills of Eddie Van Halen
Yusuf/Cat Stevens: “Even today, I’m shy of playing in front of someone like Paul Simon because I never learned anything properly“ By Jamie Dickson The legendary singer-songwriter looks back on a career that all started with a cheapo Eko and a cover of The Kinks...
Tony Iommi names the best (and worst) Black Sabbath albums By Jeff Kitts The heart and soul of Black Sabbath offers his own thoughts on the highs and lows of the band's vast discography
The 8 best headphones for guitar amps 2021: practice in peace with our pick of the best guitar amp headphones By Amit Sharma From studio cans to noise cancelling headphones - and even headphones that ARE the amp - these are the best headphones for guitarists, from Boss, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and others
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2021: stay in tune with 10 of the best clip-on tuners available today By Jonathan Horsley The best clip-on guitar tuners offer a convenient, easy and affordable tuning solution. Here’s our recommendations for acoustic, electric and bass guitar
The best guitar capos 2021: 10 top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Bird A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our top picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
