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John Anderson plays his trusty Les Paul onstage at Atlanta's Country Kicks 101.5 and Eagle 106.7 Present Country Fair 2007.
“My hero wasn’t just the guy I hoped he’d be. He was so much more than that”: Country legend John Anderson dies, aged 71

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The much-loved Country Music Hall of Famer was behind the classics Swingin' and Seminole Wind and latterly worked with Dan Auerbach

Guitarists
Strandberg
Ola Strandberg on the fight to change the public perception of headless guitars

By Matt Owen Published

Headless guitars are on the up, but they are still shunned by a large portion of guitar players

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Electric Guitars
Fender Mark Hoppus Stoned Fruit Jaguar Bass
Fender and Mark Hoppus release signature bass you can customize yourself – but it’s only available for 182 hours

By Matt Owen Published

With an exclusive Guava Green colorway and an accompanying sticker set, the limited-edition Jag Bass joins the blink-182 bassist’s growing signature lineup

Bass Guitars
Noodles (Kevin Wasserman) performs with The Offspring during the 2026 Sea.Hear.Now festival on September 19, 2026 in Asbury Park, New Jersey
The Offspring guitarist Noodles steps back from live performances following sudden health issue

By Matt Owen Published

Noodles will miss the band’s upcoming shows as he recovers from a health problem

Guitarists
PRS Tekton
PRS has made a major metal play with the Tekton lineup – Guitar World editors react

By Matt Owen Published

A new era of PRS is here with the arrival of a family of metal guitars intent on shaking up the market

Electric Guitars
Fender Japan x Paul Smith
Fender unveils super-stylish Telecaster to help celebrate anniversary of Paul Smith (no, not that one)

By Phil Weller Published

The surprise collab brings forth a vibrant Made in Japan Tele with specially voiced pickups, accessories, and fashion pieces

Electric Guitars
Left–Ann Wilson of the band Heart performs to promote their new album "Red Velvet Car" in 2010; Right–Jerry Cantrell performs at The Mercury Ballroom on February 16, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky
The Jerry Cantrell advice that Ann Wilson still carries with her today

By Janelle Borg Published

The Heart legend on her long-standing friendship with the Alice in Chains founder, and heady musician hangouts in the early-’90s

Guitarists
Vince Gill, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Deacon Frey and Joe Walsh perform at Madison Square Garden on September 07, 2023 in New York City.
The Eagles add more dates to record-breaking Las Vegas Sphere residency

By Phil Weller Published

The band will take their total show count to 74 across a residency that will now extend into 2027

Bands
Ovation Guitars Viper, 2026 model
“When we dared to be different”: Ovation revives the cult Viper guitar, once beloved by Jeff Buckley

By Phil Weller Published

The 50-year-old design has been reimagined for the present day

Electric Guitars
PRS Tekton
PRS unveils the Tekton range – purpose-built metal guitars with pickups designed for digital rigs

By Matt Owen Published

Four Tekton models boast stainless steel frets, radical body contours, and new humbuckers in a bid to shake up the metal guitar market

Electric Guitars
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