Jeff Beck's 11 best studio guest appearances By Damian Fanelli He's one of the recognizable names in the world of guitar, but you may not know that the former Yardbird was also featured on these tracks...
Michael Schenker: "Rudolf doesn’t have much talent as a guitarist - I needed to pave the path for him. I’m saying that with an open heart" By Mark McStea Whether he’s talking about the Scorpions, UFO, his new album or the 'distortion of his image', the German guitar legend is as candid as ever
Battle for the bass: the story of Fender and Gibson's fight for low-end supremacy By Rod Brakes Gibson’s Mat Koehler and Fender historian Terry Foster on how two industry titans went head-to-head in search of the ultimate electric bass
Ode to Jeff Beck: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Vince Gill, Steve Stevens and more on why he's the guitar hero's guitar hero By David Von Bader Some of guitar's greatest names on Beck's influence, praising his mastery of the space between the notes and relentless pursuit of innovation
The secrets behind Nile Rodgers' tone on Chic's Le Freak By Chris Gill How the legendary guitarist nailed that infectious funk tone
Laura Palmer: "I was a shy kid unable to perform, now I own my own label and front Screamin' Rebel Angels" By Mark McStea The Brooklyn, NY-based singer, guitarist, upright bassist and businesswoman recounts how rock 'n' roll inspired her to venture out of her comfort zone
Review: Gretsch's G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut and G2622T Streamliner Center Block offer terrific tone, playability and style at amazingly low prices By Chris Gill These Electromatic and Streamliner models are perfect for anyone who has ever wanted a Gretsch as well as players who may not have considered Gretsch before
Review: Fishman's TriplePlay Connect is the most affordable and easy-to-use guitar synth system around By Chris Gill This system may finally convince even the most skeptical guitarists to explore the vast world of sounds that exist beyond their beloved six strings
Review: One Control's BJF-S66 offers amazing portability with the tone, volume output and features of amps many times its size By Chris Gill This is the perfect solution for guitarists looking to minimize their performance rigs to the smallest size
Review: The Blackstar amPlug2 FLY Guitar's tones are unrivaled in its category By Paul Riario This tiny plastic wonder's tones and onboard effects will have you practicing and jamming all night
The 50 best Iron Maiden songs of all time By Brad Angle, Richard Bienstock, Jeff Kitts Troopers, Killers, Damned Children, and Ancient Mariners! Guitar World proudly presents the 50 greatest Maiden tracks
Steve Morse: "Guitarists need to create dynamics on their own and not rely on the sound guy" By David Mead The Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple and Flying Colors guitarist talks live rigs, vitamin supplements and nightmare desert treks
Classic Gear: the rise and fall of Gibson's Firebird III By Rod Brakes We take a look at the legendary automobile-inspired electric guitar
Own your tone: the guitar terms you need to know By Guitarist editors, Dave Burrluck To help you perfect the feel and sound of your guitar rig, here’s a refresher on some key concepts…
Inside Dweezil Zappa's mission impossible: performing his father's Hot Rats album live By Henry Yates A half-century after the album’s original release, Zappa embarked on the ultimate labour of love when his Zappa Plays Zappa project planned to tour Hot Rats
7 of the best desktop guitar amps you can buy today By Nick Guppy The desktop guitar amp market is getting crowded and these from Yamaha, Blackstar, Fender and more might just be the finest money can buy
J Mascis: “I buy guitars for an album hoping they’ll have songs in them” By Rod Brakes The Dinosaur Jr. frontman talks golden era Gibsons, vintage Martins, amp collecting and fuzzed-out Fenders
Vince Gill: "I reached the point where I said, ‘I’m just going to play what’s necessary’" By Joe Bosso The country guitar master discusses his bittersweet new gig with the Eagles, fingerpicking and his powerful new solo album
“It was like watching a Polaroid develop": An oral history of Stevie Ray Vaughan's earliest days on the road By Alan Paul, Andy Aledort Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Vaughan's former bandmates and more recall the development of one of the greatest guitarists of all time
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: those SRV clone accusations came from a jealous place By Mark McStea There aren’t many roads this Strat-wielding blues whiz hasn’t been down, but his new album, The Traveler, still breaks new ground
