Roger McGuinn Talks Byrds, Rickenbackers, New Album and Touring with Chris Hillman By Damian Fanelli He co-founded Sixties pop-rock titans the Byrds, inspired a Beatles song and helped invent country rock. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Review: NU-X B-2 Wireless System By Paul Riario The B-2 delivers a crystal-clear guitar response that sounds as good as a high-quality instrument cable.
Set List: Jonny Lang at Cain's Ballroom By Greg Renoff Jonny Lang takes GW through his recent live set at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Review: PRS Guitars SE Angelus AX20E and SE Tonare T40E By Chris Gill These new SE acoustic models from PRS perform at an elevated level with an entry level price tag.
Lewis De Jong of Alien Weaponry: What's on My Playlist By Damian Fanelli What has Lewis De Jong of Alien Weaponry been listening to lately? Find out here!
More Great Ways in Which Songwriters Have Used First-Inversion Chords By Jimmy Brown Learn some compositionally effective ways in which first-inversion chords have been used in popular music.
Review: Orange OMEC Teleport By Chris Gill The Orange OMEC Teleport makes it easier than ever to combine digital software/app models with pedals and amps in your performance rig.
A Pattern-Based Soloing Approach By Andy Aledort Get the most out of sticking within a single fretboard position.
Interpol Guitarist Daniel Kessler Talks 'Marauder,' the Band's Urgent-Sounding New Album By Richard Bienstock "We’re still hitting new frontiers." Interpol's Daniel Kessler discusses the band's raw, powerful new album, 'Marauder.'
Getting Your Chops in Tip-Top Shape By Nita Strauss Nita Strauss shares her preferred warm-up and practice methods and demonstrates some effective exercises for developing fret-hand dexterity and finger independence.
TK Smith: The Quickest Way to "Pick Up" Undeniably Vintage Tone By Damian Fanelli TK Smith pickups could very well help make your 2018 guitar sound like a sizzling 1958 jazz/rockabilly/blues machine.
Using Your Vibrato Bar Creatively and Tastefully By Plini Though derided by some as cliché, the whammy bar can offer a really fun and expressive way to expand your sound.
Buddy Guy Talks B.B., Muddy, Jimi and His New Album, 'The Blues Is Alive and Well' By Alan Paul GW sits down with Buddy Guy to discuss how he's keeping the blues "Alive and Well" with his new album.
Learning to Speak Musically with Your Own Unique Accent By Richie Faulkner Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner teaches you how to interpret the musical language of your heroes, and utilize it in your own unique way.
Symphony X Mastermind Michael Romeo Talks New Solo Album, 'War of the Worlds, Pt. 1' By Jackson Maxwell "I think sonically, it all kind of fell into place.” Symphony X's Michael Romeo discusses his impressive, cinematic solo debut.
Review: Jericho Guitars Walnut Evertune 6 Standard By Paul Riario The Jericho Guitars Fusion Walnut EverTune combines flawless intonation and playability in a guitar that’s tailor-made for any player who craves focused, dynamic tone.
Review: Fender Pugilist Distortion, Santa Ana Overdrive, Marine Layer Reverb and Mirror Image Delay By Chris Gill Fender’s new line of effects impresses for each pedal’s utilitarian functionality, distinct sounds, useful and innovative new features and their exceptionally affordable prices.
Slash Talks Gear, the Guns N’ Roses Experience and His New Album, ‘Living the Dream’ By Richard Bienstock Slash touches on everything from his ferocious new album, to his amazing new Marshall Jubilee and why he enjoys playing 'Chinese Democracy' songs live.
