Neural DSP just made its ultra-powerful Quad Cortex even better with its latest update By Matt Owen published 30 January 23 A new Hybrid Mode, improved assignability, cloud connectivity and almost 900 new Neural Captures headline the functional and tonal upgrades
See Tal Wilkenfeld play Wish You Were Here, Anna Molly with Incubus in first live show with the band By Matt Owen published 30 January 23 The Australian bass prodigy was captured seamlessly slotting into the Incubus lineup as she filled in for the band's long-serving low-end master, Ben Kenney
Jane’s Addiction tap Josh Klinghoffer to fill in for Dave Navarro on upcoming live shows By Matt Owen published 30 January 23 The former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist will join the fold for a handful of shows this March as Navarro continues to recover from long Covid
Best acoustic guitars for beginners 2023: our pick of easy acoustic strummers for new players By Chris Corfield last updated 30 January 23 The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more
Best acoustic guitars 2023: 12 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities By Chris Corfield last updated 30 January 23 Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Robert Fripp and Toyah put a wild spin on Mötley Crüe’s Shout at the Devil By Matt Owen published 30 January 23 Just days before Mötley Crüe hit the road with John 5, the captivating couple stole their thunder with a crazy Crüe cover of their own
Best electric guitars 2023: 14 top picks for every playing style, ability and budget By Chris Corfield last updated 30 January 23 Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
Magnatone introduces 2x12” combo version of its Super Fifty-Nine M-80 amp By Matt Owen published 30 January 23 The latest addition to the company's Super Fifty-Nine lineup offers both gain tones of the original Mark I and Mark II models, and comes loaded with two ET90 speakers
Best guitars for kids 2023: top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Jonathan Horsley last updated 30 January 23 The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Best acoustic guitar strings 2023: outfit your acoustic with the strings it deserves By Chris Corfield last updated 30 January 23 Our pick of the best acoustic guitar string sets, and everything you need to know about them
Best electric guitar strings 2023: the best guitar strings for every budget By Chris Corfield last updated 30 January 23 Keep your axe feeling and sounding fresh with the best electric guitar strings on offer right now
Best budget guitar amps under $500 2023: cost-cutting amplifiers for the budget-conscious player By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 30 January 23 Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
Best multi-effects pedals 2022: top do-it-all guitar effects units By Alex Lynham last updated 29 January 23 The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, and Neural DSP
Best cheap guitar pedals 2023: killer budget stompboxes you need to try By Alex Lynham last updated 29 January 23 Stock up on new sounds for less with these incredibly cheap guitar pedals from Boss, NUX, TC Electronic and more
Best practice amps 2023: 11 great picks for honing your guitar and bass chops at home By Chris Corfield last updated 29 January 23 These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
Tom Verlaine, influential Television guitarist, dies at 73 By Jackson Maxwell published 28 January 23 With fellow six-stringer and Television bandmate Richard Lloyd, Verlaine helped pioneer a nervy, avant-garde guitar approach driven by interlocking, weaving rhythm and lead parts
New book explores guitar journalist's friendship with Eddie Van Halen By Jackson Maxwell published 27 January 23 Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen was authored by longtime Guitar World contributor Steve Rosen, and is available now
Positive Grid Spark Control footswitch review By Daryl Robertson published 27 January 23 Go hands-free with Positive Grid's hi-tech wireless footswitch
Watch Michael Angelo Batio rip a gonzo, supersonic solo onstage with Manowar By Jackson Maxwell published 27 January 23 The shred legend is filling in for Evandro “EV” Martel on the New York metal legends' ongoing European tour
Mark Tremonti recalls his experiences playing a Kemper onstage with Alter Bridge – and explains why he didn’t stick with it By Matt Owen published 27 January 23 The Kemper Profiler only lasted half a tour before Tremonti decided to switch back to his tried-and-trusted PRS MT 100
