Best electric guitars under $500: 10 epic electrics for smaller budgets By Chris Gill, Amit Sharma, Guitar World Staff These budget electric guitars offer fantastic tone and great playability, all within a more wallet-friendly price range
Eric Clapton: 13 of his best under-the-radar solo songs By Damian Fanelli The overlooked solo Clapton tunes you need to hear
Drive-By Truckers: "These songs called for lyrical playing and slide guitar was a great way to achieve that" By David Von Bader We explore the band's latest LP, The Unraveling, with guitarist Mike Cooley
10 biographies, motivational manuals and killer guitar books to read during lockdown By Matt Parker Great guitar reads covering inspiration, idiotic antics and information, in mostly equal parts
21 underrated guitar solos you need to hear By Jonathan Horsley Lesser-celebrated but nonetheless awesome acts of lead playing from St. Vincent, Kurt Cobain, James Honeyman-Scott and more that might change how you approach your playing
Steve Vai: "When I was a kid playing guitar too loud, the neighbors would complain... and my father would tell them to shut the f**k up" By Joe Bosso With the big 6-0 just around the corner, guitar icon Steve Vai reminisces about Satch, Zappa, Alcatrazz and a life in the ultra zone
The secrets behind Johnny Marr's tone on The Smiths' How Soon Is Now? By Chris Gill How some unusual studio tricks shaped the sound of one of the indie icons' most popular tracks
Best guitar amps under $1,000 2020: our pick of top combo amps and heads By Amit Sharma Looking for the best-sounding guitar amps under a grand? We’ve got you covered…
10 ways guitarists can keep busy while stuck at home By Michael Astley-Brown Can’t leave the house? Here are 10 six-string activities that will occupy your time through a health crisis and beyond...
Nick Johnston: "I didn’t have a lot of money growing up - you learn to make gear sound good with what you have" By Peter Hodgson The instrumental master sheds light on his signature Schecter, songwriting and majestic new album, Wide Eyes in the Dark
Hällas: "We started with the plot and then made riffs that would fit the narrative. It was more of a soundtrack approach" By Amit Sharma Guitarists Marcus Pettersson and Alexander Moraitis discuss their latest synth-infused, video game-influenced prog-rock epic, Conundrum
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff review round-up By Alex Lynham Triangle, Green Russian, Op-Amp and Ram's Head Muffs rated - which is the right fuzz pedal for you?
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2020: 10 easy strummers for new acoustic guitar players By Chris Corfield We round-up the best acoustic guitars for beginners, featuring great-sounding six strings from the likes of Epiphone, Taylor and Fender – prices start from $139
The 10 best guitar lesson channels on YouTube By Jonathan Horsley Debunk your pentatonic misdeeds and workshop your technique from the safety of the world’s favourite online video platform. Let’s get learned, people!
The best pedalboard power supplies 2020: overhaul your guitar effects with these recommended power supplies By Michael Astley-Brown Power up your pedals with our pick of the best pedalboard power supplies on the market today
Dimebag Darrell’s guitar gear: everything you need to nail the game-changing Pantera guitarist’s sound By Amit Sharma Trying to Reinvent The Steel? Or on the hunt for your own Vulgar Display Of Power? Well, here’s how to take your tones to A New Level…
10 easy guitar songs for beginners By Chris Bird Just getting started on guitar? These 10 songs prove that learning guitar doesn’t have to be difficult
How to clean your guitar: the Guitar World guide to keeping your guitar in premium condition By Metal Mike Chlasciak, Guitar World Staff Get your electric guitar looking like new in just four steps inspired by the car detailing world
The 9 best guitar amps under $500: top budget beginner and practice amps By Michael Astley-Brown Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to cheap digital modeling amps
The ultimate Spinal Tap moments: rock 'n' roll's biggest names share their most embarrassing stories By Jon Wiederhorn Metal masters Glenn Tipton, Matt Heafy, Willie Adler, Dino Cazares, Ben Weinman and more share their own awkward tales
