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Mat Koehler and the Epiphone Excellente

Gibson’s Mat Koehler says he rates this guitar among the most “beautiful designs ever to come out of Kalamazoo” – and it’s an Epiphone

By Matt Parker published

“Clearly positioned as the pinnacle flat-top that Gibson made” – the acoustic guitar now has a modern equivalent that Koehler reckons punches well above its weight

Dimebag Darrell

Dean Zelinsky has issued another Dimebag Guitarz tease – and it looks like the Stealth is returning

By Matt Owen published

It's long been believed that a Razorback reboot was in the works, but now it seems the new Dimebag Darrell guitar brand has more models planned – surely an official announcement is imminent?

Two Gretsch guitars side-by-side

Best Gretsch guitars 2023: Explore those iconic Gretsch tones with our top picks

By Ross Holder published

Whether you’re after a Streamliner, Electromatic or Player’s Edition model, here's our expert pick of the best Gretsch guitars across a range of budgets

Jackson Soloist 3S-V

Jackson has reprised a cult electric guitar associated with Jeff Beck for a super-limited Custom Shop run

By Matt Parker published

The Music Zoo exclusives meld Jackson’s lesser-spotted 3S build with the specs of another limited run with the retailer – making for an unusual hybrid

Way Huge Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz

“Like playing molten lava”: Is Way Huge’s new Stone Burner Sub Atomic Fuzz its heaviest octave fuzz pedal yet?

By Matt Owen published

The effects specialist has unleashed another Dune-inspired stompbox – and it's got all the hallmarks of a future fan favorite fuzz

Emily Wolfe performs onstage at the Haute Spot in Cedar Park, Texas on June 26, 2021

Gossamer tremolo picking and the stuff of Phrygian nightmares: This week's essential guitar tracks

By Matt Owen published

Unmissable new songs from Fiddlehead, HotWax, Guns N’ Roses, Emily Wolfe, Born of Osiris, Babymetal ft. Tom Morello, CLT DRP, and more

Post Malone performs an NPR Tiny Desk concert

“I was playing a Van Halen solo in my mind”: Post Malone trips up during Tiny Desk performance – because he was busy thinking about Eddie Van Halen’s playing

By Matt Owen published

“I can," the pop-rap superstar quipped in regards to playing a Van Halen-like solo, "I just don’t really feel like it”

Napalm Death's Shane Embury

“I was just trying to play distorted bass – everything had to be on 11!” Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury on writing riffs and fighting nazis

By Joel McIver published

In an exclusive extract from Shane Embury’s new autobiography, the veteran Napalm Death bassist reveals the inspirations behind his monstrous tones

John Mayer performs onstage

“The fun part is singing over it”: how John Mayer turned a DIY practice routine into “probably the most emo song” he has

By Matt Owen published

Inspired by Dave Matthews Band's Satellite back in 2008, Mayer crafted a routine that would improve finger dexterity – and in doing so created one of his most popular songs to date

Stratocaster leaning against a Boss Katana amp

Guitar World deals of the week: score massive savings on Fender guitars, hearty discounts on drum gear and so much more

By Chris Barnes published

We've been scouring the web for more killer deals this week and we've found heavily discounted Fender guitars, cut-price electronic drum kits and more

Kirk Hammett performs onstage

“I hate admitting this but I started bawling like a baby”: Kirk Hammett says his iconic ‘Greeny’ Les Paul recently had another gut-wrenching injury

By Matt Owen published

Another footnote has just been added to the iconic Les Paul's long medical history – but, as the Metallica maestro explains to Rick Beato, it could have been a whole lot worse

Tim Armstrong holds his new signature Fender Hellcat guitar

“The fact that Fender is so passionate about making the Hellcat still blows my mind”: Tim Armstrong's signature acoustic has a new Checkerboard look

By Jonathan Horsley published

Meet the new-look Tim Armstrong Hellcat – same as the old Tim Armstrong Hellcat, but with an all-new two-tone finish

James Burton

“An absolute groundbreaker as a player”: His Telecaster mastery was the backbone of records by Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and countless others – watch James Burton demonstrate his incredible chicken pickin’ technique

By Jackson Maxwell published

Beloved by Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Brian May, and innumerable other rock guitar giants, Burton's skill and list of stage and studio credits are mind-boggling

Harley Benton CST-24 summer refresh models

Harley Benton refreshes the CST-24 and CST-24T in all-new finishes to make those figured tops really pop – what else could you want for $238?

By Jonathan Horsley published

Seriously, stainless steel frets, dual humbuckers with coil-splits, glued-in necks, tremolo or hard-tail, left and right-handed options... Lots of bang, not a lot of buck

Boy playing pink guitar jumps in the air against a blue sky

8 ways to keep your kids interested in playing guitar

By Richard Blenkinsop published

Keep outside distractions away with eight entertaining and supportive ways to help your child stick with the guitar

Eric Johnson performs onstage

“We’re going to explore how I shape my signature tone and dig into some of my favorite technical and creative approaches”: Eric Johnson launches TrueFire online masterclass – featuring in-the-works material

By Jonathan Horsley published

Play like Eric Johnson? We can dream. Or we can subscribe to his interactive video masterclass and In The Jam play-along sessions – which feature "tunes you might hear on an upcoming record" from the guitarist – on TrueFire

Paul Gilbert holds his new signature Positive Grid Spark Mini amp

Positive Grid continues its signature Spark Mini spree with a Paul Gilbert amp – and it's joined by custom presets of his “most iconic tones”

By Matt Owen published

Only 100 units will be made, and each will bear the virtuoso's signature and the dragon emblem from his Ronnie James Dio tribute album

Takeshi of Boris's ’74 Sunn Model T amps

“Every meeting we have, we talk about the Model T”: Sunn confirms a reissue of its most iconic amp is in the works – and it might be more affordable than you think

By Jonathan Horsley published

The return of Sunn Amplification was greeted with great joy and a little confusion as players asked where the legendary Model T was. Turns out, it's coming...

Jimmy Page (left) and Mr. Jimmy perform onstage

For 30 years, this Japanese guitarist has dedicated his life to becoming Jimmy Page – watch the first trailer for Mr. Jimmy, a documentary about his incredible story

By Matt Owen published

See the remarkable tale of Akio Sakurai, who recreated Led Zeppelin concerts note-for-note in small Tokyo clubs, until a meeting with Page changed his life forever

Billie Joe Armstrong: MXR has reissued his signature Dookie Drive for 2023

Get Billie Joe Armstrong’s explosive Green Day tone in a compact pedal as MXR brings the Dookie Drive back – again – for a limited time only

By Jonathan Horsley published

New enclosure art, same great amp-stack crunch – the limited run sees the return of the punchy drive that was first launched in 2019 to celebrate 25 years of the band's landmark Dookie album