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20 gear innovations that changed guitar playing

By Charlie Wilkins Published

From divebombs to delays, the way we play is intrinsically tied to the gear we use. These are the things that changed the game for guitarists…

Guitar Gear
Line 6 Helix Stadium Intro
Line 6 launches free Helix Stadium plugin: every amp and effect you can play at zero cost

By Phil Weller Published

Helix Stadium Native Intro arrives alongside a fully fledged plugin that brings next-gen Line 6 tones to your DAW

Plugins & Apps
DigiTech Whammy V pedal on a paint-spattered canvas
The pedal that changed me – I asked the Guitar World staff to name the stompboxes that actually made a difference to their playing

By Matt Parker Published

Whether it was fun, frustrating, or forced us to think differently, these are the 12 pedals that GW staffers say have actually changed the way they play

Effects & Pedals
Best budget guitar amps under $500 2026: cost-cutting amplifiers for every player

By Michael Astley-Brown Last updated

Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between

Guitar Amps
Gibson/Harley Benton/Source Audio/Jackson/EVH
All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including Line 6’s most hotly anticipated Helix update

By Matt Owen Published

Eye-popping new drops from Harley Benton and EVH, the revival of the beloved Thunderbird bass, and a potential Strymon killer headline this week's gear roundup

Guitar Gear
Gretsch Broadkasters, Gary Clark Jr. ES-355, EHX Bass Big Muff Pi 2, Line 6 Helix Stadium, Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Stealth
All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the most metal Jackson out there

By Matt Owen Published

A full-circle signature for Gary Clark Jr., as well as a potentially game-changing innovation from 3rd Power, headline this week's round-up

Guitar Gear
Line 6 Helix Stadium Floor
Line 6’s Helix Stadium Floor is finally shipping – 8 months after it was first unveiled

By Phil Weller Published

The smaller Helix Stadium Floor variant offers the same powerful modeling and unique live rig features, but with a more compact footprint

Amp Modeler Pedals
Line 6 Powercab CL 112
“Making digital modeling a more viable option for those who miss the sound and feel of a real amp”: Line 6 Powercab CL 112 review

By Pete Emery Published

Missing on-stage sound? Find FRFR cabs unnatural? Line 6's latest Powercab offers a traditional speaker, primed for digital modelers

Speaker Cabinets
Line 6 Helix Stadium XL
“In my experience, it's the easiest modeler to use live”: Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor review

By Pete Emery Published

With a massive touchscreen, new ‘Agoura’ amp modeling, a more compact size, and a host of other features, Line 6 looks to take the modeling crown with the sequel to the Helix

Effects & Pedals
Line 6 Helix Stadium XL
The Line 6 Helix Stadium has already been updated – and it finally rolls out one of the next-gen modeler’s most anticipated new features

By Phil Weller Published

Showcase can serve as the beating heart of your entire live rig – and can help look after much more than just your guitar tones

Amp Modeler Pedals
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