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Alex G is a guitar icon for Gen Z – and he gets some of his favorite tones from a stock Logic preset
By Phil Weller published
Most of the guitar tones from Alex G’s latest record were created using a factory DAW preset

PRS to auction off one-of-a-kind guitar made using woods salvaged from South American hurricane
By Phil Weller published
100% of the proceeds will go to rainforest charity Cool Earth

KHDK Electronics has started making guitars
By Phil Weller published
Not many pedal makers brave the jump from stompboxes to guitar-building, but KHDK Electronics is bucking that trend – and it has a few designs up its sleeve

September 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Jackson Maxwell published
With amazing guitar work from the likes of Seera, SPRINTS, Mammoth, Mei Semones, Jay Som, Walter Trout, Jacob Collier, and many more, we were spoiled for choice this month

Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized models
By Janelle Borg published
The brand is best known for rethinking guitar design and education for kids, but, with its Pro 6 models, it is now venturing into the teen and adult market

Joe Bonamassa’s newest signature pickups are inspired by his Bolin ’Burst – the infamous Les Paul he acquired under extraordinary circumstances
By Phil Weller published
The original pickups found in the famed Gibson that was once played by Tommy Bolin have been recreated in great detail

Synyster Gates has launched what’s called a Universal Pedal Platform – and it’s nothing like your usual amp head
By Phil Weller published
The ultra-clean amp head has been deliberately designed to be paired with distortion pedals and rackmount effects

New Zealand indie-rock outfit The Beths had their gear stolen in France – and are now appealing for its return
By Janelle Borg published
The stolen gear includes some pretty rare guitars, including a Burns Club Series Double Six 12-string and a custom handmade guitar by Trent Guitars

Nuno Bettencourt has launched his own guitar brand, Nuno Guitars – marking the end of his longstanding partnership with Washburn
By Matt Owen published
Many speculated a Bettencourt brand was in the works after the virtuoso was spotted performing at Ozzy Osbourne's last-ever show armed with a mystery guitar

Everything that caught my eye at Guitar Summit 2025 – from the grand unveiling of a brand-new guitar company to the year’s most anticipated amp modeler
By Matt Owen published
Rosengarten Mannheim became a scorching-hot cauldron of all things guitar for three days – and there were plenty of highlights
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