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Charvel pays tribute to Jake E. Lee’s Ozzy Osbourne era with newest signature model
By Phil Weller published
New model pays homage to the peak of Lee's Ozzy career, and rocks a tasty Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio HSS pickup setup

Ibanez welcomes its first-ever female Indian endorsee – fast-rising guitarist Imnainla Jamir
By Janelle Borg published
A few years ago, Jamir went viral after performing the Indian national anthem on electric guitar – and has since gained a reputation as one of India’s most exciting new players

The moment Wings’ former sound engineer had to tell Paul McCartney his priceless Höfner bass guitar had been stolen
By Phil Weller published
The 500/1 violin bass was a cornerstone of the Beatles’ early successes, but went missing for 50 years after it was stolen in 1972

Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Pete Thorn trade solos over Led Zeppelin classic at recent SatchVai Band show
By Phil Weller published
Huge tunes from Led Zep and Steppenwolf, and three shredders brought the house down in Portland

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham’s alleged attacker charged with stalking and threatening his family for years
By Janelle Borg published
On March 25, Buckingham was allegedly attacked with an unknown substance by an assailant who claimed to be his daughter

Jackson finally releases Misha Mansoor’s Surfcaster – one of the most anticipated guitar releases of the modern era
By Matt Owen published
Almost two years after the Periphery maestro first showed off his baritone Surfcaster, Jackson has made it available as a limited-edition custom shop model

The 18-year-old who replaced one of Britpop's most revered guitarists
By Janelle Borg published
In his late teens, Richard Oakes joined Suede at a point when they had released two hit-and-miss albums and were desperate for a global breakthrough

Yamaha redefines the concept of the modern acoustic guitar with the TAS3 C TransAcoustic – which puts the entire creative process into one instrument
By Guitar World Staff published
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The latest evolution of the Yamaha TransAcoustic format is the ultimate all-in-one music-making tool, with built-in effects, looper, and Bluetooth capabilities

ESP appoints new US CEO – as outgoing head retires after 39 years
By Phil Weller published
Todd Binder has been appointed as the firm's new CEO

"What if your best song is the one you haven't written yet?" Songwriting For Guitar's free two-day live event will make you a better songwriter - here's how to sign up
By Daryl Robertson published
From the 11th to the 12th of April, you'll be guided through the core building blocks of strong songwriting, hooks, riffs, melody, and structure in a practical, guitar-first way
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