Mini-humbuckers: exploring the tonal magic of Seth Lover's 'other PAF' humbucker By Rod Brakes Ben Fletcher of Fletcher Pickups goes in deep with a mid-'50s Gibson classic
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Minim review By Trevor Curwen A palindromic ambience machine to put a reverse spin on your delays and reverbs
Listen to Tom Morello’s new EP, featuring a Slash guitar duel, heavy Jimi Hendrix cover and Eddie Van Halen tribute By Michael Astley-Brown Comandante is the best material the Rage Against the Machine guitarist has produced in years
The best Stratocasters 2020: how to find the perfect Fender Strat for you By Amit Sharma The best Strats for every budget and playing style
Kemper launches new overdrive system, inspired by classic drive pedals By Richard Bienstock Free Profiler update adds sounds inspired by the Klon, Tube Screamer and Timmy
Yamaha debuts THR-30IIA wireless acoustic guitar amp with mic modeling By Richard Bienstock Rechargeable amp boasts onboard effects, Bluetooth and a built-in wireless receiver
Watch the official trailer for Zappa, the first all-access documentary on Frank Zappa’s life and career By Richard Bienstock The new film was directed by Bill & Ted star Alex Winter, and features Steve Vai and Mike Keneally
Singer-songwriter and outlaw country legend Billy Joe Shaver dies aged 81 By Richard Bienstock The Nashville icon’s songs were recorded by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and many others
IK Multimedia promises “one giant leap for ampkind” as it launches AmpliTube 5 By Michael Astley-Brown All-new version of IK’s modeling software adds 129 new gear models, a fresh interface and radical new cab technology
Tom Morello announces new EP, featuring Slash, a Jimi Hendrix cover and Eddie Van Halen tribute By Michael Astley-Brown Surprise release Comandante will be available this Friday
Angus Young: “I can still feel Malcolm communicating to me when I’m playing guitar” By Michael Astley-Brown The AC/DC icon on his eternal connection and final encounters with his brother and bandmate
Danelectro ’57 Guitar & ’59 Divine review By Dave Burrluck Over 60 years on, what place does Danelectro have in today’s different world?
Gibson unveils the Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom as it announces a multi-year partnership with the Tool guitarist By Michael Astley-Brown The long-awaited launch also sees the release of new music from Jones, Justin Chancellor and Danny Carey
Tom Morello, members of the Foo Fighters, the Bangles cover the Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams with Afghan group Girl With a Guitar By Richard Bienstock The new version benefits the Miraculous Love Kids, raising awareness and funds for women affected by violence in the region
D’Angelico unveils sumptuous limited-edition models with new colors and pickups By Richard Bienstock Say hello to single- and double-cuts, solid bodies and semi-hollows in Matte Charcoal, Matte Walnut and Matte Surf Green
Spark amp savings, free gifts and cheap Bias software – the Positive Grid Halloween Monster sale is live! By Guitar World Staff Save cash and get a free bag when you buy 2020's most talked-about practice amp
Is IK Multimedia about to launch AmpliTube 5? By Michael Astley-Brown Teaser video points towards major new release for the popular modeling software
Jerry Jeff Walker, outlaw country star and Mr. Bojangles writer, dies aged 78 By Sam Roche The country great was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017
Fender stirs up more mischief as it launches the Troublemaker Tele Deluxe By Michael Astley-Brown Classy Les Paul-inspired Telecaster offshoot teams Olympic White finish with gold hardware and single-cut specs
Levara, featuring guitarist Trev Lukather, share debut single, Heaven Knows By Richard Bienstock The SoCal trio offers up “fast-paced, in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll,” says Trev, son of Toto legend Steve Lukather
