Why hardware is the key to great guitar tone By Jamie Dickson published 19 October 21 Handwound pickups and exotic woods may be sexier, but your guitar’s metal hardware is the secret, says Paul Reed Smith
Joan Armatrading: "When Mark Knopfler wrote Money For Nothing, he knew it was a hit. As the creator, if you don’t know, you need to do something different" By Jamie Dickson, Henry Yates published 18 October 21 The legendary singer-songwriter on her approach to her craft, the importance of letting the song choose the instrumentation and why she can't put the guitar down
Best desktop guitar amps 2022: 9 compact tabletop amps for portable practice By Nick Guppy, Daryl Robertson published 13 October 21 The desktop guitar amp market is getting crowded, but our top picks from Yamaha, Blackstar, Fender, and more might just be the finest money can buy
Best practice amps 2022: 12 options for honing your guitar and bass chops at home By Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson published 13 October 21 These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
Teenage Fanclub on the art of constructing solos, emulating Robert Fripp, and the pursuit of tone By Jamie Dickson, Henry Yates published 12 October 21 On Endless Arcade, Scotland's finest contemplate life, mortality and all in between. “Everything is going to fall apart but it’s not so bad,” says McGinley
The mods and myths of Les Paul's 'number one' Goldtop By Jamie Dickson published 8 October 21 Tom Doyle was recruited by Les Paul 57 years ago to make the master guitarist ’s ambitious modding projects come to life. Here he walks through the mods of this historic instrument
6 signature and artist-favorite guitar picks you need to try By Guitarist editors published 8 October 21 Top-quality, pro-approved picks to give your playing the edge...
David Crosby: “I’m usually trying to tell a story. Musically, I think it has to do with the fact that I like more complex chord structures and progressions” By Neville Marten published 7 October 21 The free-thinking founder of The Byrds and CSNY reflects on his storied career and discusses the making of his Joni Mitchell-inspired new album, For Free
12 essential UK instrumental guitar folk albums By Glenn Kimpton published 6 October 21 Featuring John Renbourn, Gwenifer Raymond and a host of acoustic artists old and new
The story of PRS's short-lived Classic Electric By Dave Burrluck published 1 October 21 The Fiore is PRS’s latest bolt-on guitar, but this story began back in 1988 with the short-lived Classic Electric
Nick Jonah Davis: “It’s easy to just say, ‘I’m going to be weird,’ and then stick some things on the guitar, but I need the listener’s trust before I get weird” By Glenn Kimpton published 30 September 21 The latest album from Derbyshire guitarist Nick Jonah Davis, When The Sun Came, was recorded in a church and released just before lockdown – and it could well be his finest yet
Boss analog overdrives: what you need to know about the iconic drive pedals By Rod Brakes published 28 September 21 We take a closer look at the essential evolution of one of the most important stompboxes of all time
The 10 best budget guitar amps under $500 for 2022: affordable amps for new players and home practice By Michael Astley-Brown, Guitar World Staff published 24 September 21 Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
Attention music producers and songwriters: what do you want from streaming platforms? By Guitar World published 24 September 21 Are you a music creative? Do you have an opinion on streaming platforms? Then we want to hear from you
Yngwie Malmsteen: "There are two man-made objects you’re gonna see from space: the Great Wall of China and my wall of Marshalls. My road crew hates me!" By Henry Yates published 23 September 21 The shred master reflects on some of his career highlights in his own words, and offers a lesson in why you should never put the whole band in first class on a long-haul flight
Jackson Browne: "It took me a long time to understand what guitars I preferred – sometimes it’s the beat-up old one that works and the spectacular thing doesn’t" By Jamie Dickson published 20 September 21 The laureate of the '70s Laurel Canyon scene talks old guitars and the new directions on Downhill From Everywhere
The origins of the Fender Jazzmaster, from surf supremo to alternative hero By Dave Hunter published 17 September 21 Read the Guitar World-exclusive excerpt from Dave Hunter’s upcoming book, Fender: 75 years – the officially licensed anniversary celebration of the guitar giant’s iconic instruments
Richard Fortus: "Gretsch were in rehearsals with us, winding pickups on the spot while I was trying them out" By Rod Brakes published 17 September 21 The Guns N’ Roses guitarist on how he developed the hybrid PAF/Filter’Tron pickups for his signature Gretsch Falcon
Mark Lettieri: "It’s funny that I have a guitar with so many options, because I like my amps as simple as possible. If there are switches on amps, I freak out!" By Jamie Dickson published 6 September 21 Lettieri discusses the creation of his new signature Fiore, which sees PRS debut a new body shape that's designed for all styles
Myles Kennedy on his greatest gear finds and regrets, and how a '53 Tele made him fall in love with guitar all over again By Guitarist editors published 3 September 21 The Alter Bridge guitar man and vocalist recounts how sometimes you can strike gold when working in a music store – and there's money in horse manure…
