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I’m a professional gear reviewer and my go-to guitar wireless system just got a generous 20% off – here’s why I use it daily
By Matt McCracken published
I couldn't live without my Positive Grid Spark Link and now you can get yours at a reduced price

Kiesel launches the Kyber – a futuristic metal guitar that’s its answer to Strandberg and Abasi Concepts offerings
By Phil Weller published
With a seriously lightweight and almost paper-thin design, the customizable axe puts modern needs at its core – and it's reasonably priced too

David Lynch's Parker Fly is up for auction – and its revealed one of the big mysteries of his unique playing style
By Janelle Borg published
Julien’s Auctions appraiser Mike Adams has been examining Lynch’s guitar and rig and says it answers a key question about his highly unconventional style

This luthier was offered the chance to buy a Les Paul, but something didn’t feel right – it turns out he had the ultimate proof to hand
By Phil Weller published
The guitar was brought into George Parfitt’s guitar shop, but a deep dive into the instrument’s history led him to a baffling discovery – and a powerful illustration in not trusting serial numbers

Why Larry DiMarzio decided to start a pickup line that would change the face of guitar music in the 1970s
By Janelle Borg published
DiMarzio started his career as a guitar repairman in New York, when his distaste for stock pickups prompted him to make his own

Dean DeLeo explains why the ‘worst’ guitars are also sometimes the best
By Phil Weller published
The Stone Temple Pilots guitarist took a deep dive into his vast gear collection for his latest project, One More Satellite

May 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Janelle Borg published
It's been another incredible month for new guitar-driven music – our favorites include a 12-minute funk/soul/country blowout from U.S. Girls, twisty greatness from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, and Tony Iommi's collaboration with... Robbie Williams?

Laney rolls out the LF-Supertop – a classy 120W solid-state powerhouse with tricks up its sleeve
By Phil Weller published
With two channels, footswitchable boost, onboard effects and IRs, this lightweight head has a lot going on – and there are matching 2x12 and 4x12 speaker cabs to go with it
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