https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/why-johnny-ramone-was-a-different-kind-of-guitar-heroGuitar Worlden“Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix are great guitar players, but Johnny influenced a whole generation who realized you don’t have to play that great to be great”: Why Johnny Ramone was a different kind of guitar hero2026-11-04T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p5sF8q8xLBKhXj4u3WtJVD.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/joe-satriani-and-steve-vai-on-what-happened-when-billy-gibbons-and-brian-may-played-through-their-rigsGuitar Worlden“He plugged into one of my amps. Me, Steve and John Petrucci were just stunned”: Joe Satriani and Steve Vai on what happened when Billy Gibbons and Brian May played through their rigs2026-11-04T11:24:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e8yYKWJBhVwS9BqJeTHf6X.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/sweetwater-early-black-friday-sale-2026Guitar WorldenThe Black Friday guitar sales were boring until Sweetwater dropped $800 off an ESP Baritone and a $500 discount on a 5-star Fender2026-11-04T11:11:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fRJCLDt6U8UrcByWzHTxyN.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/zakk-wylde-on-acoustic-guitar-tonewood-myths-and-pantera-futureGuitar Worlden“After tracking with Ozzy, I’d drink until 6am, walk back to my room, pick up my guitar and start writing. By the time Ozzmosis was finished, I had Book of Shadows written”: Zakk Wylde on the power of acoustic guitar, tonewood myths and Pantera’s future2026-11-04T10:44:34Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PSnFwpTJBj3rvEMY4KhFnJ.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/michael-angelo-batio-double-guitar-on-stageGuitar Worlden“I was so nervous. My hands were shaking. I see these guys in the front row thinking I’m going to give up”: Michael Angelo Batio recalls the first time he played his two-neck ambidextrous guitar – in front of 23,000 people2026-11-04T10:09:21Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mxhKEWBrF5bPhrmJaTc9tY.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/stolen-vintage-guitars-carter-vintage-guitarsGuitar Worlden“It was clear from the start something was off”: Suspects wanted after attempting to sell $500,000 worth of stolen guitars to famed Nashville store2026-11-03T16:14:36Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PY9Q42jZRdyzoAYGid2ciB.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/crossroads-sequel-in-the-worksGuitar Worlden“Ralph Macchio and I have talked about it. 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But I want you to leave with a piece of this shop”: How physical guitar stores survive in 2026 – and what you can do to help them thrive2026-11-02T18:20:10Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ms4acxsRGe6ECpBit8kkVF.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-tuners/peterson-strobostomp-evhGuitar WorldenPeterson releases Eddie Van Halen signature tuner – and it has ‘sweetened’ tuning presets inspired by the guitar legend’s tone2026-11-02T17:21:40Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x7wM5iDc37wat4crHhNXG8.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/josh-smiths-two-rock-amp-foundGuitar WorldenJoe Bonamassa says Josh Smith’s Two Rock amp has been found – and thankfully it hadn’t been stolen2026-11-02T16:42:27Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/262MRkRFqt7PXVSG74NFpP.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/ann-wilson-tales-of-guitar-royaltyGuitar Worlden“Page and Plant said they really liked our performance. That was a big deal – they don’t enjoy being covered”: Ann Wilson’s tales of guitar royalty2026-11-02T15:55:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YUiKUARcnVygGa4DNDAyDJ.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/bass-guitars/bass-gear-round-up-october-2026Guitar WorldenThe biggest bass gear launches of the month – from a Fender Mark Hoppus signature to Iron Maiden pickups and a one-of-one Spector2026-11-02T15:46:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/znRgyHesvVm6Q3Z9Dgv6Na.pnghttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/behringer-teases-10-15-dollar-pedal-rangeGuitar Worlden“Will this upset a few boutique pedal manufacturers? Probably”: Behringer is planning a range of $10 stompboxes that could flip the budget pedal market on its head2026-11-02T13:51:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CgBNZAJGYs4zpC8o7P8TG3.jpg