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
Wolfgang Van Halen reveals the collaborations at the top of his bucket list By Janelle Borg published 30 April 24 WVH on why being a multi-instrumentalist doesn’t stop him from collaborating with other artists
Learn to play guitar – and have fun doing it– with the feature-packed Gibson App By Guitar World Staff published 29 April 24 Curated learning app boasts in-depth interactive lessons, videos, songs, even an amp and effects for players at all skill levels
The 'Methstang' is the most heavily trashed Mustang we've seen – and it's been restored By Phil Weller published 29 April 24 Featuring molten pickups, significant chip damage, and signs of a beetle living in the headstock, the Methstang was labeled a corpse by its savior before receiving a sensational glow-up
Steve Cropper explains why he still looks at the fretboard after nearly 70 years of playing By Phil Weller published 29 April 24 The Booker T. & The M.G.’s founder has opened up on his reliance on inlays, and name-dropped two huge guest stars for his upcoming as-yet-unannounced instrumental record
LA-based guitar repairer Ryan Schuermann on how he landed the guitar repair gig of a lifetime By Janelle Borg published 29 April 24 The guitar repairer restored John Lennon's 12-string Framus Hootenanny acoustic guitar to its former glory, after it was lost for over 50 years
Robert Fripp and Toyah take a pop-punk detour with “elderly edition” of Blink-182’s Dammit By Phil Weller published 29 April 24 Fripp’s Fernandes goldtop returns to help inject the pop-punk anthem with a healthy dose of Sunday Lunch madness
Guitar Center’s new CEO explains why the firm’s future must prioritize premium guitars By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 Gabe Dalporto insists the firm needs to “evolve and execute better” in order to survive, and that it has forgotten who its core customer really is
Vernon Reid is working with Reverend on a signature guitar By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 Believed to be called Talisman, the guitar might be arriving sooner than you think
Solar Guitars honors Kirk Windstein with a signature that pays tribute to New Orleans city By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind
Ace Frehley sold his 1959 Gibson Les Paul to fund a gambling trip By Matt Owen published 26 April 24 The former Kiss guitarist bought the guitar for $4,000 and sold it for $18,000 – but in today's market, it's estimated to be worth $350,000
Mike McCready recalls meeting Eddie Van Halen – and tries his hand at playing Eruption off the cuff By Phil Weller published 26 April 24 The Pearl Jam guitarist has opened up about his encounter with the guitar legend on Howard Stern, before showing off a few two-hand tapping licks