Clutch's Neil Fallon collaborates with nine-year old fan to record a new song and make their dreams come true By Matt Owen The Clutch frontman wrote and recorded vocals for a nine-year-old fan's original track called The Joy of Homeschooling
PRS announces a Virtual Launch Party for its 2021 guitar lineup that anyone can attend By Matt Owen Guitarists can get a glimpse of all the new PRS gear from the comfort of their own home
Lianne La Havas initially rejected the guitar because she thought it was just for boys By Michael Astley-Brown The neo-soul six-stringer details her guitar journey while test-driving Fender’s Acoustasonic Stratocaster
Paul Reed Smith once attempted to build Carlos Santana a guitar with 25 onboard effects By Richard Bienstock “I think it’s a good idea… never gonna make it!” the guitar builder reflects
Nuno Bettencourt recalls two-hand tapping in front of Eddie Van Halen: “He stops me and goes, ‘Hey, none of that silly stuff!’” By Richard Bienstock The Extreme virtuoso tells Guitar World about his first-ever meeting with EVH
M-Audio unveils $39 audio interface, including Eleven Lite guitar amp modeling plugin By Matt Owen M-Track Solo – and the $69 two-track Duo – promise studio-quality recording and production in a portable package
Joe Bonamassa: what you need to understand about buying gear online By Richard Bienstock The blues phenom also touts the importance of brick-and-mortar guitar stores
Eddie Van Halen honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Guitar Museum By Matt Owen The visionary virtuoso is the first to be honored with the award posthumously
John Mayer explains why there will never be a sunburst PRS Silver Sky By Richard Bienstock But classic surf colors might be on the way...
Mike Papapavlou named Guitar Teacher of the Year 2020 By Sam Roche “With patience, persistence and perseverance, anyone can play, do and accomplish anything on guitar,” the intrepid instructor says
Your Electric Guitarist of the Year 2020 winner is Igor Paspalj By Sam Roche The virtuoso bags the top spot for the coveted title
Juho Ranta-Maunus wins Young Guitarist of the Year 2020 By Michael Astley-Brown 14-year-old Finnish prodigy takes the crown in hotly contested competition
9 best guitar straps 2021: secure your guitar in style By Chris Corfield The best guitar straps for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and for every budget
Keep your guitar in perfect pitch with Grover’s Rotomatic locking tuners By Richard Bienstock Original and Roto-Grip offerings boast 18:1 gear ratios for precise tuning, and are available for 3x3 and six-in-line headstocks
The history of Jackson Guitars By Jonathan Horsley As Jackson celebrates its 40th anniversary, we chart its history from custom repair shop to number one supplier of rock and metal guitars
Wolfgang Van Halen confirms Van Halen will never return without his father By Sam Roche The son of the late guitar hero once again shuts down rumors that he'll take Eddie Van Halen's place in the band
NAMM’s Believe in Music unites the music industry in a virtual convention and marketplace By Richard Bienstock The online experience begins January 18
Paul McCartney and Idris Elba-signed Cort acoustic goes up for charity auction By Matt Owen 100% of the proceeds from the signed guitar will go towards supporting STORM charity
Justin Johnson bought two guitars on eBay for $1,000 – and he’s giving one away to a lucky viewer By Richard Bienstock The acoustic blues picker goes on an eBay shopping spree and lets you come along for the ride
This full-bodied guitar is built out of 5,000 coffee beans By Richard Bienstock The Explorer-shaped electric apparently smells as good as it looks
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