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Nick Jonah Davis

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

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 OD-1

Boss analog overdrives: what you need to know about the iconic drive pedals

By Rod Brakes published

We take a closer look at the essential evolution of one of the most important stompboxes of all time

guitar recording

Attention music producers and songwriters: what do you want from streaming platforms?

By Guitar World published

Are you a music creative? Do you have an opinion on streaming platforms? Then we want to hear from you

Yngwie

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

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

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

The laureate of the '70s Laurel Canyon scene talks old guitars and the new directions on Downhill From Everywhere

Fender Jazzmaster

The origins of the Fender Jazzmaster, from surf supremo to alternative hero

By Dave Hunter published

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

Richard Fortus: "Gretsch were in rehearsals with us, winding pickups on the spot while I was trying them out"

By Rod Brakes published

The Guns N’ Roses guitarist on how he developed the hybrid PAF/Filter’Tron pickups for his signature Gretsch Falcon

Mark Lettieri

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

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

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

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…

Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen: "I got all the Strats. Gibsons, too. But I just keep going back to the signature gear because that’s the sound I’m looking for"

By Henry Yates, Jonathan Horsley published

The shred god on the passion, violence and Latin behind new album, Parabellum

Robben Ford

Robben Ford discusses the tones behind the tracks on his first instrumental album in over 20 years

By David Mead published

On Pure, Ford took the opportunity to take a completely different approach to recording

Celestion

Celestion guitar amp speakers explained

By Rod Brakes published

Tone pro John Paice gives us the lowdown on Celestion’s expanded range of industry standard-setting 12-inch guitar loudspeakers

Ida Mae

Ida Mae's Chris Turpin walks you through stellar new album Click Click Domino track-by-track

By Rod Brakes published

We take an in-depth look at the tones behind the husband-and-wife duo’s sophomore record, featuring guest spots from Marcus King and Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa: ”I think my playing is probably more derived from folk music – Middle Eastern music, Indian music, stuff like that”

By Guitarist editors published

The guitarist, composer and trailblazer opens up on first guitars, primary influences and the search for better gear

Gwenifer Raymond

Gwenifer Raymond on American primitive fingerstyle, spooky tunings and the morbid potential of the acoustic guitar

By Glenn Kimpton published

The Welsh-born guitarist draws upon classical punk, grunge and folk-horror to write dark, immersive acoustic compositions

Fender Twin Reverb against a wooden wall

Best Fender amps 2022: The Big F’s finest tube combo, digital modeling and headphones amp solutions

By Jonathan Horsley published

Fender’s amp line-up has something for everyone. Our buyer’s guide will help you decide which is right for you

1963 Fender Stratocaster

Classic gear: 1960s Fender Stratocasters

By Rod Brakes published

The Strat continues its journey towards iconic status as a new decade unfolds

Gibson Authentic Hendrix guitars

Investigating Gibson’s ‘lost’ Jimi Hendrix model – the electric guitar based on what Hendrix would have played in 2009 had he been alive

By Michael Astley-Brown published

Previously unseen factory photos offer a glimpse at the cancelled imaginary signature model

Guthrie Govan

Guthrie Govan: "Make sure you explore the whole range of your guitar – not only will you become a better player, but also a more informed buyer"

By David Mead published

Bought & Sold: The Aristocrats guitarist on his greatest gear hits and misses, including the most original reason we’ve heard for buying a 335 and an affection for ring modulators

Steve Vai and Frank Zappa

Steve Vai reflects on working with Frank Zappa: "If you didn’t have the goods, you didn’t last. Frank expected everybody to rise to the occasion"

By Guitarist editors published

The virtuoso details his 'stunt guitar' days spent playing, transcribing and recording the most difficult compositions in Frank Zappa's oeuvre