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Photo of Yngwie MALMSTEEN; Yngwie Malmsteen in New York City on October 14,1988.

Yngwie Malmsteen critiques 14 tracks from his guitar-playing peers in this Guitar World blindfold test from 1994

By Joe Lalaina

The Swedish speed demon doesn't hold back in this classic GW test, which conjured up some surprising, and classically Yngwie, results

Julien’s Auctions 'Music Icons' lot, featuring Eddie Van Halen and Prince-played guitars, rakes in nearly $5 million in three days

By Matt Owen

Prince's Blue Cloud fetches $281,250, while EVH's Charvel Art Series models sell for a total of $210,225

Prince plays While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Watch a new director’s cut of Prince’s legendary While My Guitar Gently Weeps solo, now with more Prince

By Richard Bienstock

Re-edited clip still doesn’t reveal where his guitar landed

Gibson's new Tom Petty SJ-200 Wildflower

Gibson expands its line of signature acoustics with the luxurious Tom Petty SJ-200 Wildflower

By Jackson Maxwell

Based on Petty's own SJ-200, the ornate acoustic will be limited to just 100 examples

Get an exclusive preview of the massive upcoming Gretsch Family Archives auction

By Richard Bienstock

Dozens of guitars from Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and more are on the block at Julien's Auctions

Dozens of guitars from Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and more are on the block at mammoth Gretsch Family Archives auction

By Richard Bienstock

You can also pick up Gretsch prototypes, mandolins, banjos, amps, drums and even factory tools

Gibson announces Orianthi, Tom Petty, Slash and Noel Gallagher signature acoustics alongside new Modern and Historic models

By Matt Owen

It's slim pickings for details, but here's what we know so far about Gibson's 2021 acoustic releases

From Hendrixian R&B groovers to punkified alt-rock: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche

Plug in to some infectious new songs from Bruce Springsteen, Janelle Monáe, Hatebreed, Painted Shield and more

The greatest 12-string guitar songs of all time

By Josh Hart and Damian Fanelli

31 of the greatest moments of 12-string shimmer in guitar's storied history

Mike Campbell recalls Tom Petty's Damn the Torpedoes: "We were determined to make the best-sounding record ever made"

By Richard Bienstock

The guitarist reflects on the late singer-songwriter's landmark release

Prince Plays "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Before Making His Guitar Disappear

By Damian Fanelli and Christopher Scapelliti

"You could feel the electricity of ‘something really big’s going down here.’” Tom Petty said of this legendary, unforgettable Prince solo.

Watch Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and More Talk Laurel Canyon Music Scene in 'Echo in the Canyon' Trailer

By Richard Bienstock

The documentary, which also features Jakob Dylan, Beck and others, opens in May.

Mike Campbell Discusses His New Gig with Fleetwood Mac and an Epic New Tom Petty Box Set

By Richard Bienstock

"I feel very blessed for where I am." In an exclusive interview, Mike Campbell discusses his new role in Fleetwood Mac, and the loss of his dear friend and musical partner, Tom Petty.

First-Ever Tom Petty Career-Spanning Hits Compilation, 'The Best of Everything,' Due in November

By Richard Bienstock

The new release collects tracks from the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch and solo career.

Watch Eddie Vedder Cover Tom Petty's "Room at the Top" at the Oscars

By Jackson Maxwell

Tom Petty's "American Girl": How to Play the High-Flying Outro Guitar Riffs

By Damian Fanelli

"American Girl," the second single offTom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1977 self-titled debut album, has pretty much got it all.

Watch a Catholic Priest Shred Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream"

By Jackson Maxwell

Historic Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Prince, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan Guitars Up for Auction December 2

By Guitar World Staff

Tom Petty: Tribute to an American Icon Who Made the Rock World a Better Place for 40 Years

By Alan di Perna

October 16, 1992: Eric Clapton Turns a Bob Dylan Tune Into a Blues Guitar Tour de Force

By Damian Fanelli

Twenty-five years ago today (October 16, 1992), a truly ridiculous amount of talent packed into New York City's Madison Square Garden to honor Bob Dylan's then-30-year-old recording career.