Larkin Poe's Rebecca Lovell on why the secret to great Strat tone is in the right hand By Janelle Borg published 2 May 24 From blues riffs to heavier rock tones, Lovell reveals how she leverages the Strat to create a distinctive sound for Larkin Poe
Steve Morse on the key traits that give tube amps the edge over their digital counterparts By Phil Weller published 2 May 24 Morse is a notable champion of the Kemper, but he's sticking to his ENGL tube amp for live shows for one key reason
Yngwie Malmsteen reveals the one spec of certain Stratocasters he's not a fan of By Janelle Borg published 2 May 24 While this feature might not work for him, Malmsteen admits other players make it “sound great”
Sterling by Music Man’s first Joe Dart model is made-to-order and costs less than $400 By Matt Owen published 2 May 24 The Vulfpeck maestro's latest signature bass is another no-nonsense, minimalist workhorse – but it will only be available to order for a month
Duane Eddy, rock guitar pioneer, dies at 86 By Jackson Maxwell published 1 May 24 Hugely influential to the likes of George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and John Fogerty, the Gretsch-wielding legend was known for his unmistakable, twanging tone and smash instrumental hits like Rebel Rouser
Donner’s BackBeat is a premium electronic drum kit primed for both practice and performance – and lights up to boot By Guitar World Staff published 1 May 24 Feature-packed e-drum kit boasts all-mesh pads, seven-inch touchscreen, 100 drum kits, learning tools and much more
Jon Bon Jovi has been reunited with the first guitar he ever owned, 45 years after he sold it By Phil Weller published 1 May 24 The singer wrote a song with the Univox Stratocaster copy for the band's forthcoming album, Forever
Guitarist proves anything can djent by ripping Meshuggah’s Bleed on a Tupperware By Phil Weller published 1 May 24 A Canadian guitarist has turned an empty Tupperware box into a guitar, bass, and full drum kit – and his jams are breaking the internet
Trev Lukather on the guitar lessons he learned from his dad, Steve Lukather By Matt Owen published 1 May 24 The Toto great advised his son to sharpen up a certain aspect of his playing – but then EVH, Neal Schon and David Gilmour entered the picture
Learn how to get gigs and make a living from your music with Solo Acoustic Musician – the ultimate resource for the performing musician By Guitar World Staff published 1 May 24 From beginner tips to tales from seasoned pros, the SAM series offers a fun and informative look at the life of a Solo Acoustic Musician
April 2024 Guitar World editors' picks By Michael Astley-Brown published 30 April 24 From fast-rising indie rock acts and heavy playing pioneers to Beyoncé and beyond – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 30 days
Strymon’s BigSky MX promises to usher in the next generation of reverb pedal By Matt Parker published 30 April 24 The new reverb comes equipped with IR capability and a monster new chip that looks set to significantly expand the BigSky’s horizons
Veteran guitarist and producer Robin George dies at 68 By Janelle Borg published 30 April 24 George is best known for his 1985 single Heartline, and his work with Robert Plant, Pete Goalby, and Glenn Hughes
Electro-Voice’s new ZLX G2 portable powered loudspeaker is the perfect companion for practice or gigging By Guitar World Editors published 30 April 24 Next-gen ZLX speaker boasts increased output, frequency range and durability, with remote-control mixing, stereo streaming and much more
Jake Kiszka has started a new band – and they’re on tour with Greta Van Fleet right now By Matt Parker published 30 April 24 The collaboration between the GVF guitarist and Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin sees Kiszka flexing his lead vocals at points, while the two formidable players share guitar duties
Joe Satriani and Slash team up for anthemic riffs and “intense” solos on rock concept epic By Matt Owen published 30 April 24 Escape from the Machines – the latest single from Bear McCreary’s upcoming record, The Singularity – has been released as a Guitar World-exclusive premiere
Seymour Duncan issues reconfigured alt.metal Blackouts By Phil Weller published 30 April 24 The latest Blackouts set caters to alternative metal players who favor drop C# or lower tunings
Deep Purple share Portable Door – their first single with new guitarist Simon McBride By Matt Owen published 30 April 24 Portable Door marks the first new material from the rock institution since the departure of Steve Morse in 2022
Guitarist’s 20-year-old Martin wrecked after flying Delta By Janelle Borg published 30 April 24 Madi Diaz’s beloved acoustic was completely smashed despite being in a heavy-duty case with a “Fragile” sticker – which appeared to have been “scratched off purposefully”
Mark Knopfler and Jeff Beck were planning a collaborative album before Beck died By Matt Owen published 30 April 24 Beck's last-ever recording featured on Knopfler's recent all-star charity single