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EarthQuaker Devices and Dr. Z launch a tube-loaded preamp pedal – and it could be the missing piece of your digital rig puzzle
By Matt Owen published
The ZEQD-Pre pedal has been described as the ultimate end-of-signal-chain tonal tool, giving authentic tube warmth to any setup

John 5 on how he dreamed up an LED Telecaster – and coincidentally found the perfect partner to build it
By Janelle Borg published
John 5’s light-up and lava-lamp-inspired Telecasters are now part and parcel of his guitar arsenal – but how exactly did they come about?

Fender teams up with mega-star Li Ronghao – marking its first-ever signature model for a guitarist from mainland China
By Janelle Borg published
This historic release follows the opening of Fender's debut Artist Showroom in China

Pat Smear pulls out of Foo Fighters gigs due to “bizarre gardening accident”
By Matt Owen published
If only the band had a guitar-themed throne that Smear could have used on stage...

Phil Everly’s iconic guitar string brand, Cleartone Strings, has been re-launched in the UK and Ireland – returning its innovative string treatment to players across the pond
By Guitar World Staff published
Sponsored by Cleartone Strings
The firm has partnered with a new distributor to bring its pioneering approach to string coating back to the UK and Ireland

Neil Diamond has gifted a signed acoustic guitar to Hollywood A-lister Hugh Jackman – who’s playing his impersonator in a new movie
By Phil Weller published
Wolverine was stunned when he opened the case

What Ozzy Osbourne said to Wolfgang Van Halen after his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Crazy Train cover
By Phil Weller published
Wolfgang honored the Prince of Darkness with a cover of the classic track during Ozzy’s Hall of Fame induction in 2024

Steve Vai pays tribute to Brian May as he receives his radical custom Red Special
By Phil Weller published
Guyton Guitars' highly customized version of May’s iconic axe is now in Steve Vai’s “humbled” hands

Vinnie Vincent says his new record rivals Zeppelin, Hendrix and the Beatles – but he won’t release it if people don’t buy the single for $300 apiece
By Matt Owen published
Guitarmageddon will be previewed with lead single Ride the Serpent – which can be bought directly from the former Kiss guitarist's website for up to $300

Fender becomes the latest guitar and amp firm to enter the home audio space – but can Fender Audio stand up to Marshall?
By Matt Owen published
Fender joins Marshall, Vox and Orange as the latest big-name guitar/amp brand to launch its own headphones – and a speaker you can plug your guitar into
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