The 10 best electric guitars 2019: top guitars for every playing style, level and budget By Chris Corfield Our expert pick of electric guitars for beginners to pros
The secrets behind James Hetfield's guitar sound on Metallica's Sad But True By Chris Gill Learn how James Hetfield got his monstrous rhythm guitar tone on this classic Metallica track
The best amp modelers for guitarists 2019: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget By Alex Lynham Think you need an amp modeler but not sure where to start? We've got your back
The 10 Best 7-String Guitars 2019: Top Picks For Every Budget By Jonathan Horsley We round up the coolest 7-string models from Jackson, Ibanez and more in search of the ultimate low-end shred adventure.
How to build a guitar pedalboard By Christopher Scapelliti, Paul Riario Put together the ultimate guitar pedalboard with our in-depth guide
How to Get a Blazing Country Guitar Sound By Paul Riario A tasty country guitar sound is unique, unmistakable and elusive to many players. Until now!
The Secrets Behind Slash's Guitar Sound on GNR's "Welcome to the Jungle" By Chris Gill Get the secrets behind Slash's iconic "Welcome to the Jungle" tone.
Forgotten Guitar: The Incredible Sound of an Original Stradivarius Guitar By Jonathan Graham Hear the only remaining playable Stradivarius guitar in the world in action.
Paul Gilbert: “Why My String Gauges Are Changing All the Time” By Christopher Scapelliti Paul Gilbert on why he's constantly changing up his string gauges.
How to choose the best acoustic guitar strings By Laura B. Whitmore Pick the perfect set of acoustic strings for you
The Guitar That Prince Left Behind By Leslie Swiantek The remarkable story of the Purple Special, Prince's final guitar.
Meet a Fake Les Paul Worth More Than Your Car By Christopher Scapelliti Despite being a replica, this guitar commands tens of thousands of dollars on the market.
Upgrade Your Original Guitar or Buy a New Ax? What You Need to Know By Richard Murdocco Is it worth upgrading your first instrument with brand-name tuners, pickups and other items? Or do you ditch it altogether in favor of a newer, shinier model?
String Gauges 101: How to Choose the Right Guitar Strings By Damian Fanelli How to choose the string gauge that works best for you.
Father’s Day Gifts that Don’t Suck—A List By a Guitar Dad By Shane Speal Some great gifts for the guitar dad in your life.
Eight Overdrive Pedals at Once: Here's How It Sounds By Jonathan Graham What would happen if you combine eight great-sounding overdrives in the same chain?
You're Probably Using Locking Tuners the Wrong Way By Guitar World Staff Do you use locking tuners? If so, if you’re like a lot of guitarists, you’re probably using them the wrong way.
Tone Comparison: Singlecut Vs. Doublecut Gibson Les Paul By Damian Fanelli This video might be particularly helpful for guitarists who are looking to branch out from the more traditional singlecut Les Paul shape and sound.
DNA of Tone: A Guide to the Basic Building Blocks Behind Jazz, Blues, Metal and Classic Rock Guitar Sounds By Chris Gill A few basic guidelines to consider when putting together a rig, whether you want to play jazz, blues, classic rock or metal.
