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Guitar World deals of the week: save $500 on a signature Strandberg, get a first-time discount on a Player II Modified Strat, plus all the last-minute sales for guitar gear
By Matt McCracken last updated
Your weekly digest of the best last-minute deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's team of musicians

Jason Isbell on why Mexican-made guitars should not be underestimated
By Janelle Borg published
Isbell recently released two Mexican-made acoustics with Martin, based on a 1940 Martin 0-17 that he used across the entirety of his latest album, Foxes In The Snow

Raul Malo – genre-blending frontman for The Mavericks – dies aged 60
By Matt Owen published
The history-making Malo – who merged together a huge body of influences to produce a truly singular sound – leaves behind a formidable legacy

This late rock guitar legend doesn’t get the credit he fully deserves, according to Paul Rodgers
By Matt Owen published
The two guitar greats shared stages and studios, but Rodgers believes his former bandmate’s multi-faceted guitar chops are oft-overlooked

Solar Guitars breaks new personal ground with its latest Assassin Series model – which offers a firm-first fret count of 27
By Phil Weller published
It arrives with a minimalist spec, but those extra few frets could seal the deal for shredders

Gene Simmons apologizes for previous comments saying Ace Frehley dying due to a series of “bad decisions”
By Janelle Borg published
The former Kiss guitarist passed away in October, following a fatal fall at his home studio

A forgotten design for the Big Muff 2 spent 50 years buried in dust – JHS Pedals and Electro-Harmonix unearthed it and turned it into a reality
By Matt Owen published
During a research trip for his new book, Josh Scott stumbled upon a never-before-seen circuit drawing that offered an alternate take on the Op-Amp Big Muff concept

Gem Archer hints at Oasis' next move
By Janelle Borg published
Oasis embarked on one of the biggest reunion tours of all time in 2025 – and there might be more to come
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