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Ibanez treats its best-selling nylon-string to a stunning exotic tonewood glow-up – and it gives Tim Henson’s signature model a run for its money
By Phil Weller published
Henson’s signature TOD10N has been wildly popular, with the standard-edition FR series now receiving a new aesthetic upgrade

How a guitar that went missing led IDLES' Lee Kiernan to his now-famed pink Mustang
By Janelle Borg published
Kiernan discusses his less-is-more approach to guitars – and why he opted for a single pickup model that has now accompanied him throughout his IDLES career

Reverb declares PRS “quiet champion” in the market for used guitars
By Jonathan Horsley published
The online gear retail giant’s data points to a stabilized market for secondhand guitars after years of volatility

Guitar World deals of the week: Save $200 on a USA Fender Tele Deluxe, grab a half-price EHX pedal, plus the lowdown on two massive guitar sales
By Matt McCracken last updated
Your weekly digest of the best deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's gear experts

Why Linkin Park’s new singer forced Mike Shinoda to change guitars
By Phil Weller published
When Emily Armstrong was brought onboard, Shinoda had to go through his guitar collection to find one that would complement her register

The remarkable story of Paul McCartney’s Höfner 500/1 bass – which went missing for 50 years – to feature in new documentary
By Jonathan Horsley published
McCartney's 'Violin' bass was stolen in London in 1972 and was the subject of a global hunt before being returned to him in 2024

Brent Hinds found to be “at fault” for the tragic motorcycle accident that led to his death, police determine
By Janelle Borg published
The former Mastodon guitarist died in a motorcycle crash in August 2025

Gibson spares no expense to celebrate its 100th SJ-200 Monarch – a one-of-one Brazilian rosewood build that costs $99,999
By Phil Weller published
Gibson’s Custom Shop pushes its artistry to the limit to set “a new benchmark in craftsmanship”

Phil Demmel’s new Jackson Polka Dot signature King V pays homage to his first Randy Rhoads Jackson model – and the guitar god himself
By Matt Owen published
The Rhoads-honoring model serves as a full-circle moment for Demmel, who acquired his first Jackson – also a Randy Rhoads V – under some sketchy circumstances

Kim Thayil on the time Chris Cornell tuned all his guitar strings to E – and the Soundgarden song that came from it
By Janelle Borg published
Thayil and Cornell's penchant for alternate tunings is no secret, and Soundgarden’s repertoire continuously pushed the envelope of what tunings are even possible
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