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Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during The Unraveled Tour kick off at PeoplesBank Arena on September 25, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut
Olivia Rodrigo showcases heart-shaped guitar and custom Fender builds on her Unraveled Tour

By Janelle Borg Published

The megastar continues to prove that she’s a strong proponent of off-kilter guitars with two wholly unique models

Guitarists
Musical guest Cara Delevingne performs on Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Cara Delevingne showcases her two-hand tapping chops as she returns to Jimmy Fallon

By Phil Weller Published

The actor and model has returned to the show five years after her first guitar stunt to show it was no flash in the pan

Guitarists
Neil Henderson of Bay City Rollers and Middle of the Road
Bay City Rollers and Middle of the Road guitarist Neil Henderson dead at 73

By Phil Weller Published

Henderson played on their first two big hits before pursuing a different musical direction in Middle of the Road

Guitarists
Eric Clapton, Susan Tedeschi, Buddy Guy and John Mayer comp
John Mayer and Derek Trucks trade solos, Marcus King and Joe Bonamassa cover Led Zeppelin at Crossroads 2026

By Phil Weller Published

Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Sierra Hull, Susan Tedeschi and actor Bill Murray also played starring roles in the stacked lineup

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Musicians Elwood Francis, Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2023 Stagecoach Festival on April 28, 2023 in Indio, California.
Elwood Francis on the origins of his 17-string bass – and why he regrets it becoming a ZZ Top staple

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Elwood Francis reveals the origins of his preposterous 17-string bass – and why he’s disappointed it went viral

Bassists
Guitar World's gear of the week Sep 25, ft. signature guitars for Matteo Mancuso and Phil Collen, fresh finishes for the Silver Sky and more
All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – introducing fresh signature models for Phil Collen and Matteo Mancuso

By Jonathan Horsley Published

A big week for guitar includes a sumptuous wah from Jam Pedals, a teeny Vox and makeover for the Silver Sky, while Matteo Mancuso keeps the Revstar flying high

Guitar Gear
Left–Guitarist Joe Satriani performs on stage at the World Music Theater in Tinley Park, Illinois, September 3, 1998; Mick Jagger performs at Oakland Coliseum on October 28, 1994 in Oakland California
How Mick Jagger very nearly ended up on a Joe Satriani record – before Satch deleted his performance

By Janelle Borg Published

From the Archive Jagger was supposed to play harmonica on Satriani's sixth studio album, but his takes ended up being replaced

From the Archive
Ben Kenney of Incubus performs at Manchester Apollo on November 9, 2011 in Manchester, England
Ben Kenney on touring with a brain tumor in Incubus – and why he will never hear stereo guitars again

By Janelle Borg Published

Kenney discusses his health journey, leaving Incubus, and the silver linings through it all

Bassists
Jackson Pro Series PC1-E
Jackson launches feature-packed, Mexican-made Superstrat for Phil Collen

By Phil Weller Published

The Pro Series PC1-E has “all the bells and whistles”, as Collen takes cues from his biggest heroes

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Josh Homme of Queens of Stone Age performs on the concert as a part of 'Corona Capital Sessions 2025' at Estadio Banorte on November 12, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico.
Josh Homme has had his fill of cringe-worth party players – including, er... Harry Dean Stanton

By Phil Weller Published

Don’t expect to impress the Queens of the Stone Age man with your Wonderwall rendition

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