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From Paul McCartney’s Höfner to Dave Grohl’s Gibson – a 1:1 scale photography exhibition of famous guitars is heading to London
Masterminded by Australian photographer Kane Hibberd, Scale invites attendees to see some of the most famous guitars in the world up close and personal like never before
A shipment of Reverend guitars has been stolen in transit
CEO Ken Haas is hoping fans can help track down the shipment, which also included a bulk pack of Railhammer pickups
Chris Bird, Guitar World Lessons Editor and former Total Guitar Editor, has died aged 48
Our friend and colleague first joined Total Guitar in 2007 and spent nearly two decades sharing his passion and knowledge for the craft with readers
The unlikely origins of Strandberg’s innovative EndurNeck
The angular, trapezoidal design defies convention in favor of ergonomics – but inspiration came from an unlikely source
“It’s like playing a concert for millions of people, without stepping on stage”: A guitarist’s guide to sync licensing
Your guitar belongs on TV, and the way into one of the fastest-growing sectors of the music business may already be in your sights. Emmy-winning composer Mike Meiers breaks it down.
Jim Irsay, owner of the world’s greatest guitar collection, dies aged 65
The Indianapolis Colts owner had assembled a revered and hugely valuable guitar haul that included David Gilmour’s Black Strat, Bob Dylan’s Newport Folk Festival Strat, and Kurt Cobain’s Smells Like Teen Spirit Mustang
One of the most iconic session players of all time has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Oasis and Phish were notably snubbed from the Class of 2025
Reverb has been acquired by two new investors – and will once again become an independently operated company
The online musical instrument marketplace, best known for its vintage and second-hand music gear, has been sold by Etsy, which had acquired the company in 2019
