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Sam Fender

Sam Fender: “When you write a melody, it’s like your soul talking – you’re finding it through pure feeling”

By Grant Moon

Acclaimed by Elton John and Paul Weller, Fender's new album Seventeen Going Under is a masterclass in songwriting – he walks us through his process and looks back on his guitar journey so far

Jerry Cantrell

Jerry Cantrell: “I’m a guitar player who loves kickass riffs. I grew up on them, so I knew to write something, you’d need the riff...”

By Amit Sharma

The Alice In Chains guitarist is a master of the art who believes a great song requires only three key elements: “The riff. The melody. And something to say”

12 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2021: top do-it-all guitar effects units

12 best multi-effects pedals for guitarists 2021: top do-it-all guitar effects units

By Alex Lynham, Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson

The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, Neural DSP and Fractal Audio

The 10 best pedalboard power supplies 2021: boost your 'board with our recommended pedal power supplies

The 10 best pedalboard power supplies 2021: boost your 'board with our recommended pedal power supplies

By Michael Astley-Brown, Daryl Robertson

Get your effects sounding their best with our pick of the best pedalboard power supplies available today

Man shows child how to play something on an electric guitar

The best guitars for kids 2021: top electric and acoustic guitars for children

By Jonathan Horsley, Daryl Robertson

The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar

Close-up Yamaha Pacifica 112V electric guitar in blue

Best beginner electric guitars 2021: kickstart your musical journey with these epic electric guitars for beginners

By Chris Corfield, Richard Bienstock

Get started with the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone with prices starting from only $179

Best acoustic guitars for beginners in 2021: 10 easy acoustic strummers

Best acoustic guitars for beginners in 2021: 10 easy acoustic strummers

By Chris Corfield, Chris Barnes

The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – prices start from $149

Bullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine: "We’ve already proven we're a dynamic metal band. This time, it’s more aggressive and technical"

By Amit Sharma

Matt Tuck and Michael ‘Padge’ Paget return with a searing new album that rediscovers the joy of making things heavy

An acoustic guitar next to an electric guitar

Acoustic vs electric guitar: which is better for beginner guitarists?

By Jonathan Horsley

For new guitarists this is one of the biggest questions. We’re here to help you choose the right path and find the right guitar for you

Guitar accessories for beginners and beginner guitar gear essentials

Guitar accessories for beginners and beginner guitar gear essentials

By Chris Barnes, James Farmer

Our pick of the best beginner guitar accessories for guitarists and bassists – including strings, picks, cables, tuners and more

Black Friday PRS SE Custom 24 deals 2021: own a top-rated PRS for less

Black Friday PRS SE Custom 24 deals 2021: own a top-rated PRS for less

By Chris Corfield

We’ve scoured the web to find today’s best Black Friday PRS deals

Three sets of guitar strap locks on a white background

Best guitar strap locks 2021: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more

By Chris Schwarten

Safeguard your six-string with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar

Boss RC-10R looper pedal sat on top of a guitar amp

Best looper pedals 2021: become a one-person band with one of the greatest loop pedals

By Alex Lynham

From channeling Ed Sheeran to boosting your live performances, these are the best looper pedals from TC Electronic, Boss, Pigtronix and more

Best guitar tuners 2021: The 11 best chromatic, polyphonic, and strobe options

Best guitar tuners 2021: The 11 best chromatic, polyphonic, and strobe options

By Chris Bird, James Farmer

Find the best guitar tuner whatever your budget, with our top picks from the likes of Boss, Korg, TC Electronic and D’Addario

Man shows young girl how to play the guitar

Buying a beginner guitar this Black Friday? Here's 8 things to consider - plus all the latest deals

By Chris Corfield

Black Friday is a great time to invest in a starter guitar. Here’s what you should look out for

Best guitar wireless systems 2021: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage

Best guitar wireless systems 2021: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage

By Jonathan Horsley

Fed up with cumbersome cables? These are the 10 best wireless guitar systems for every budget

Tim Henson

We need to talk about boomer bends: why the backlash to Tim Henson's technique preference represents more than just a generational divide

By Matt Parker

The Polyphia guitarist’s comments about avoiding "boomer-ish" bends sparked a reaction that speaks to larger issues for us guitar players, and how our treatment of the past shapes the future of the instrument

Best combo amps 2021: Our choice of the 15 best all-in-one combo amps for every budget

Best combo amps 2021: Our choice of the 15 best all-in-one combo amps for every budget

By James Farmer

The ultimate tube, solid state and digital combo amps for every genre, from Motown to metal and everything in between

Black Friday Fender CD-60S deals 2021: lay your hands on a top-rated beginner acoustic guitar for less

Black Friday Fender CD-60S deals 2021: lay your hands on a top-rated beginner acoustic guitar for less

By Chris Corfield

We’ve uncovered today's best Black Friday deals on Fender’s epic entry-level acoustic

11 best metal guitars 2021: hell-raising electric guitars for shredders on any budget

11 best metal guitars 2021: hell-raising electric guitars for shredders on any budget

By Guitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley

From 8-string guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of the best metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez and more