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H.E.R

H.E.R.: "I play melodies that feel closer to what a singer would do, as opposed to a guitar player"

By Amit Sharma

The Grammy-winning RnB singer-songwriter on feel over theory, the enduring genius of Jimi Hendrix and the creation of her stunning new signature Fender Stratocaster

The 8 best amps for metal: the loudest and proudest metal amps from PRS, Orange, Marshall and more

The 8 best amps for metal 2021: the loudest and proudest metal amps on the market

By Guitar World Staff, Jonathan Horsley

These powerhouse guitar amps from EVH, Peavey, Orange and more will have you primed to seek and destroy straight from the box

Sin Shake Sin

Sin Shake Sin: "People on social media are calling this album the soundtrack to the pandemic"

By Mark McStea

Released just before COVID-19 hit its initial peak, Stacy Hogan discusses his eerily relevant new album, The Mess We've Made

Classic gear: Boss DM-2

By Total Guitar editors

The classic 80s bucket-brigade delay, the DM-2 is still coveted for its warm, lush echo

Jimi Hendrix in 1967

Jimi Hendrix: paying tribute to the ultimate guitar hero, 50 years on

By Amit Sharma

On the 50th anniversary of his death, Total Guitar celebrates the life and art of the greatest guitar player that ever lived

The 8 best fuzz pedals 2021: a guitar effects essential for your pedalboard

The 8 best fuzz pedals 2021: a guitar effects essential for your pedalboard

By Alex Lynham

Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Hendrix? You’ve come to the right place

The best guitar capos: 10 top choices for acoustic and electric guitar

The best guitar capos 2021: 10 top choices for acoustic and electric guitar

By Chris Bird

From electric or acoustic guitar, to ukulele and 12-string, a capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument

Rob Caggiano

Rob Caggiano waxes lyrical on his new Jackson signature, the Shadowcaster

By Brad Angle

The Volbeat lead guitarist also talks ongoing projects outside of the band, his current rig and working as both a producer and a musician at once

The best electric guitars under $2,000: top spec guitars for intermediate and pro players

The best electric guitars under $2,000: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players

By Guitar World Staff, Chris Corfield

Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings

The Doors

Robby Krieger: “In the Doors’ music there are a lot of silences. We weren’t the type of band that had to fill up every little gap“

By Jonathan Horsley

The ex-Doors man on developing his style, free-form sensibility and how it was jazz informing the band all along

Kristian Dunn of El Ten Eleven

El Ten Eleven's Kristian Dunn: "I'm not even a guitar player, I'm a bass player. I'm faking my way through it!"

By Alex Lynham

The post-rock duo's leader on how he builds a blockbuster bass sound, his expansive live rig and why Tautology ended up as a triple album

Tracy Chapman Performing at the 15th Annual Bridge Benefit at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View Calif. on October 20th, 2001.

25 acoustic guitar songs that will take your unplugged skills to the next level

By Total Guitar editors

Expand your repertoire with tips and tricks for 25 classic acoustic songs, ideal for beginners and intermediate players

Best pickups for metal 2021: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven

Best pickups for metal 2021: our guide to upgrading for high gain heaven

By Amit Sharma

Looking for more firepower? Our round-up of the best pickups for metal guitarists has you covered…

Jason Isbell: “As I get older, I tend to play fewer notes to try and make my point“

By Joe Bosso

The alt-country rocker discusses his "clean and loud" approach to recording a Strat through a Roland Jazz Chorus on Reunions

10 best compressor pedals 2021: Tame your tone's dynamics with compression

10 best compressor pedals 2021: Tame your tone's dynamics with compression

By Jonathan Horsley

With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR and more, there has never been a better time to add one of the best compressor pedals to your pedalboard

Death Valley High's Reyka Osburn: “It’s hard for a guitar player to be a great frontman and really work the audience“

By Mark McStea

Five questions with the Death Valley High frontman

Dan O'Connor of Four Year Strong

Four Year Strong's Dan O'Connor: "You don’t have to have the most expensive gear to get the best tone"

By Adam Kovac

The guitarist/vocalist shares his tips for life on the road, and why band cohesion is more important than high-end equipment

Best distortion pedals 2021: the top 10 high-gain stompboxes for guitarists

Best distortion pedals 2021: the top 10 high-gain stompboxes for guitarists

By Jonathan Horsley

Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals around today

How Grey Daze's Cristin Davis and an all-star line-up honored Chester Bennington's legacy with Amends

By Amit Sharma

Page Hamilton, Chris Traynor and Korn's Head and Munky pitched in to help Davis finish what the Linkin Park vocalist started

6 ways to improve the performance of your pedalboard

6 ways to improve the performance of your pedalboard

By Chris Schwarten

Want to get the best from your pedals? Here are 6 pedalboard hacks every guitarist should try