NAMM 2023: Danelectro's new '59 Triple Divine guitar adds a pickup to one of the company's classic designs By Jackson Maxwell published 17 March 23 The new Dano boasts an extra-hot bridge pickup, and comes in four smart finishes
NAMM 2023: Reverend treats Rick Vito and Pete Anderson to two tonally diverse, well-spec'd workhorse signature models By Matt Owen published 14 March 23 The former Fleetwood Mac member and Grammy-winning guitarist have bolstered their signature lineups with a pair of eye-catching models that offer a range of premium appointments and pickup options
PRS SE DGT review By Dave Burrluck published 6 March 23 The long-anticipated PRS SE DGT – the David Grissom Tremolo – finally lands. But just how does this dramatically more affordable SE version stack up to the classic Core model?
Introducing alternate hybrid picking, a new guitar technique that could change the way you solo By Matt Owen published 14 February 23 Pioneered by Thiago Trinsi and inspired by Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, alternate hybrid picking seeks to add a "modern touch" to two traditional playing techniques
Is this ultra-minimalist six-string that ignores conventional design the electric guitar of the future? By Matt Owen published 6 February 23 The Zeta supposedly aims to “take the most iconic electric guitars of the past and make them current with a more minimal and clean aesthetic” – with an interesting result
John 5 reveals his guitar rig for Mötley Crüe’s upcoming world tour By Matt Owen published 31 January 23 From his supply of Floyd Rose-equipped Telecasters to a modest Boss-loaded pedalboard, here's everything John 5 will be taking on the road for his first-ever Crüe tour later this year
Gretsch G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT with Bigsby review By Chris Gill published 31 January 23 The classic Gretsch double-cut has never been more affordable, nor has it looked so good...
Kiesel debuts headless Thanos electric guitars and introduces a wealth of spec updates across its new-for-2023 collection By Matt Owen published 25 January 23 For the first time, Thanos electrics are on the menu, with Kiesel's Lyra, Delos and Virtual Builder ranges receiving new pickups, finishes, hardware and other upgrades
Harley Benton looks to tempt Slash fans with new $315 Tribute Series single-cut By Matt Owen published 19 January 23 Arriving in the subtly named Paradise Amber Flame and Autumn Flame Burst colorways, the LP-inspired single-cut looks to appease GN'R fans on a budget
Fender harks back to the guitars of '60s garage rock with Gold Foil pickup-equipped electric and bass models By Matt Owen published 17 January 23 Available in a choice of contemporary and classic colorways, each limited-edition model offers an eye-catching aesthetic flair and midrange bite courtesy of its gold pickups
Chapman ML1 Workshop Series X review By Dave Burrluck published 16 January 23 Chapman is the latest brand to take advantage of York-based UK Guitar Builders’ manufacturing facility to produce its new flagship model. We plug in the first batch
Someone has stuck an iPad into an electric guitar – and it might just be the six-string of the future By Matt Owen published 16 January 23 Devil & Sons' entry into 2022's Great Guitar Build Off merges 21st technology with conventional guitar design, and its possible applications for aesthetics and sound manipulation are almost endless
PRS celebrates 10th anniversary of the S2 Series with 2 limited-edition six-strings By Matt Owen published 11 January 23 Celebratory iterations of the S2 Custom 24 and S2 McCarty 594 retain the line's usual specs, but up the ante with finely tuned, USA-made PRS pickups and Cuban mahogany necks
The one Led Zeppelin song Jimmy Page recorded with a Gibson Flying V By Matt Owen published 9 January 23 Though the guitar god used his Fender Telecaster for almost the entirety of the band’s self-titled debut, he borrowed a Flying V for just one track
Ibanez unveils all-new experimental Axe Design Lab series with radical 8-string, 9-string and 27-fret models By Matt Owen published 1 January 23 The quintet is the first crop of electric guitars to be released under the brand's newest collection, with each axe offering sleek looks, supreme specs and appointments you'll struggle to find elsewhere
Epiphone Power Players SG and Les Paul review By Daryl Robertson published 21 December 22 Epiphone is here to help kids fulfill their rockstar potential with two pint-sized guitars
Magneto U-One Eric Gales RD3 review By Dave Burrluck published 19 December 22 After releasing his career-defining album, Crown, earlier this year, the bar is set high for the blues great’s new signature guitar
2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: the best new guitar gear of the year By Guitar World Staff published 15 December 22 A huge range of eye-catching guitar gear arrived over the past 12 months. Here, we break down the best of the bunch
2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: here are this year’s hottest electric guitars By Guitar World Staff published 15 December 22 From Fenders and Gibsons all the way to signature Charvels, here are the best electric guitars new and old that we came across this year
Charvel officially launches dazzling Sin City Sparkle-finished Pro-Mod Style 1 model By Matt Owen published 12 December 22 The limited-edition six-string features a pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers, a versatile control layout and one of the most eye-catching colorways of 2022