Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster vs PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo By Dave Burrluck Looking for a bit of acoustic tone from your electric? We review two 2020 examples of a hybrid genre for stage and studio use
The story of Paul Kossoff's 'Stripped Top' 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard By Jamie Dickson The life and times of the guitar used to cut Free's legendary All Right Now
Everything you need to know about Gibson Non-Reverse Firebirds By Rod Brakes The 'bird that never quite flew was a radical new angle for '60s Gibson design
8 things to expect when you start learning the guitar By Chris Corfield From calloused fingers to finally nailing that first song, playing the guitar is one of the greatest journeys of your life
The history of Martin's earliest acoustic guitar designs, from the 1800s to the early 1900s By Rod Brakes Historic hardware: Martin & Co’s museum and archives specialist Jason Ahner guides us through some pivotal 19th and 20th-century Martins
Dion DiMucci: "Blues is a tradition. But it’s a living tradition. It’s not dead. It’s a handing-down and passing-on" By Henry Yates The blues survivor talks touring with Buddy Holly, meeting Howlin' Wolf, and his star-studded new album, Blues With Friends
Geoff Tyson on the big gear questions, 20-kilo guitars and his Frankenstein “hodge-podge“ Strat By David Mead Satriani’s former student checks in to talk about the buying and selling of gear and that digital amp that sits by the door
The 11 best mini-pedals for guitarists 2021: our pick of space-saving effects By Guitar World Staff, Alex Lynham Short on space? Try these miniature marvels for your pedalboard
Classic gear: the enduring legacy of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi By Rod Brakes From Hendrix to Gilmour, this iconic fuzz pedal has been delivering for decades
Bernie Marsden looks back on his final encounters with Peter Green By David Mead The Whitesnake and UFO guitarist shares his memories of his hero, friend and fellow rock legend
Bibi McGill: “Every night before I went on stage with Beyoncé, I meditated until it was just me and the guitar“ By Rod Brakes The former lead guitarist and musical director for Beyoncé on creativity, playing with Pink, performance tips, and finding her life-shred balance
The best electric guitars under $2,000: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players By Guitar World Staff, Chris Corfield Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings
Is it worth modding a cheap guitar? By Dave Burrluck Upgrades can elevate inexpensive guitars, but what should you consider before reaching for the parts catalog?
Best pickups for metal 2021: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven By Amit Sharma Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…
How are cheap guitars priced so low? By Dave Burrluck We take a look at the typical retail chain for affordable guitars, from the factory to your front door
6 ways to improve the performance of your pedalboard By Chris Schwarten Want to get the best from your pedals? Here are 6 pedalboard hacks every guitarist should try
The history and mythology behind Fender's rare Blackguard Telecasters By Rod Brakes Historic Hardware: Tele expert Richard diZerega walks us through the Blackguard era of Esquires, Broadcasters, Nocasters and Telecasters
Mike Landau: "Some people drive fancy cars - I went with a cheap Ford and bought a Dumble instead" By David Mead Bought and Sold: He’s played with artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Miles Davis and Pink Floyd - but Mike Landau still mourns the ’61 Strat that got away...
Billy F Gibbons discusses his extensive collection of hot rod-inspired guitars By Jamie Dickson We joined the ZZ Top man for a personal tour of his garage, which naturally includes a few classic cars...
The rise, fall and rediscovery of the Fender Jaguar By Rod Brakes From clean-cut surf to punk, the Jag is an offset with a lot of history. Guitar historian Martin Kelly unpacks its story
