Jimi Hendrix-played Japanese double-cut guitar hits the auction block for a second time By Sam Roche published 26 September 22 The unstrung, unbranded guitar was reportedly used by Hendrix following his time in the US army in the early '60s
Mateus Asato names three players who he believes to be “the last heroes” of the guitar world By Matt Owen published 21 September 22 The neo-soul star also gave honorable mentions to a number of guitarists he dubbed 'Melodic Masters' and 'ultimate game-changers'
How to play blues like the early electric guitar masters By Richard Barrett published 16 September 22 This lesson takes electric blues back to the start, when electricity found its way to the guitar and players such as John Lee Hooker and Hubert Sumlin changed the world
Watch Steve Vai nail Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin tracks with Living Colour during electrifying 2022 Rock In Rio set By Matt Owen published 13 September 22 Vai and his Ibanez PIA joined the rock outfit for a show-stopping finale of Hendrix’s Crosstown Traffic and Led Zep’s Rock and Roll
A new Jimi Hendrix live album, Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969, will be released this fall By Jackson Maxwell published 8 September 22 Featuring the original Jimi Hendrix Experience lineup, the album has a cover of Cream's Sunshine of Your Love and a pre-Woodstock version of the Star-Spangled Banner
Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn reveals his personal guitar heroes By Matt Parker published 19 August 22 The actor behind metalhead Eddie Munson talks about the guitarists who influenced his playing and the steady diet of heavy metal that informed his preparation for the role
The greatest guitar albums of the ‘60s: From Beatlemania to Electric Ladyland, a rock ’n’ roll revolution takes shape By Total Guitar editors last updated 19 August 22 As chosen by you, here are the albums that defined guitar music in the swinging ‘60s, featuring the Beatles, Cream and some guy named Hendrix... He could play
Guitars played by Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Ace Frehley go up for auction By Jackson Maxwell published 5 August 22 Also going under the hammer is the destroyed neck of a guitar used (and subsequently smashed) by Kurt Cobain
Pedal Pawn unveils the Octone, an octave fuzz inspired by the “spooky magic” of a vintage Octavia By Jonathan Horsley published 2 August 22 The British effects company suggests that the vintage octave fuzziness and “clean and clear” octaves will give Strat owners heavy Jimi and Stevie vibes
Ross “the Boss” Friedman: “The Ramones were like our brothers... We were very different bands, but we both had the swagger and attitude” By Joe Bosso published 1 August 22 The Dictators and Manowar co-founder on SGs, bad photos and manly stacks, the influence of Wes Montgomery and how the Monkees kicked this wild, crazy musical adventure off
10 of the best songs over 10 minutes long By Josh Hart last updated 20 July 22 Here are some of the greatest - and longest - tracks that clock well into the double digits
Watch Christone “Kingfish” Ingram's explosive Hey Joe cover from Jimi Hendrix blue plaque celebration event By Matt Owen published 15 July 22 Guitar World-exclusive footage sees Kingfish tackle the Hendrix hit on the rooftop of London’s Hard Rock Hotel, during a special event that honored Hendrix's legacy
Joe Satriani on his love of Marshall amps: “If there was ever an amp that makes you feel self-conscious yet emboldens you to play like a giant, it’s a Marshall” By Henry Yates published 11 July 22 The virtuoso on the sound that made him stop in his tracks – and also realize that there was no hiding place at high volume
The history of modded Marshalls By Nick Guppy published 4 July 22 From master volumes to motherboards, we take a look at the evolution of Marshall mods with legendary amp guru Paul Rivera Sr
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter gave Jimi Hendrix his first Fender Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell published 1 July 22 The Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitar icon says that he was the mysterious source of young Jimmy James' first Strat, and was docked two weeks’ pay for the exchange
Jimi Hendrix honored with second blue plaque at London hotel By Matt Parker published 30 May 22 Christone “Kingfish” Ingram will play the unveiling ceremony at the site of the former Cumberland Hotel, which was Hendrix’s last residence
Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford answer your questions By James Wood published 16 May 22 Tilbrook and Difford fold under GW readers’ line of inquiry and reveal their biggest gear splurges, most embarrassing moments, and cast a critical ear across their catalog
Hendrix: Electric Requiem is a graphic novel that charts the life of the guitar icon By Matt Parker published 9 May 22 Arriving this August, the new comic tells the story of Jimi Hendrix’s complex personal and artistic life
Legendary blues guitarist Guitar Shorty dies at 87 By Jackson Maxwell published 21 April 22 A significant figure on the blues circuit for well over 60 years, Guitar Shorty is said to have been a huge formative influence on Jimi Hendrix
There is now a Jimi Hendrix Beauty Collection By Matt Parker published 6 April 22 Get the signature Gypsy Eyes look as Hendrix, once again, lays a foundation