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Who is buying $15 million guitars? One of the world’s leading dealers lifts the veil on the collectible guitar market
By Janelle Borg published
At 32, Matthieu Lucas hosts guitars wielded by the likes of Slash, Eric Clapton and AC/DC at Parisian guitar emporium Matt’s Guitar Shop. He is driven by his core belief that vintage guitars, once owned by legendary musicians, are meant to be played on stage again

Suspect linked to organized crime ring targeting Guitar Center stores across the US arrested
By Janelle Borg published
Police in Redmond, Washington, confirmed that the crime at the Redmond Guitar Center location is part of a concerted effort spanning at least three states

Prince’s long-time bassist on teaching guitar to the Purple Rain hitmaker
By Janelle Borg published
In 1994, Prince changed his stage name to 'O(+>' due to contractual disputes with his label, and, amid the turbulence, he granted Guitar World access to his onstage inner sanctum

Petition launched for Randy Rhoads memorial statue in his hometown of Burbank
By Phil Weller published
The project already has the backing of Randy’s sister, as well as his former Ozzy bandmate

All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including the most futuristic Epiphones ever created
By Matt Owen published
Big drops from Fender, Gibson, Marshall and more headline the round-up this week

Suzi Quatro reveals Peter Frampton nearly joined her band – but was rejected by her producer
By Janelle Borg published
In 1972, Quatro released her first single after she moved to England – and there are a couple of familiar names in the credits

From Raye to Zara Larsson, how session pro Liv Thompson learned to nail pop’s big gigs
By Nick Wells published
Having performed everywhere from SNL to the Grammys, Thompson knows a thing or two about the bass and its role in pop

“A small yet mighty gig bag hero”: Mesa/Boogie launches powerhouse preamp/DI with all the tone-shaping capabilities of its high-end Subway line
By Jonathan Horsley published
A blockbuster sequel to the original, the Subway+ Bass DI‑Preamp II offers bassists everything they need in one compact housing that's 40 per cent smaller than its predecessor
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