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Gretsch electric guitars

Gretsch introduces comprehensive catalog of all-new Player Edition Hollow Body electric guitars

By Matt Owen

New Filter'Tron FT-67 pickups, versatile control configurations and an array of elegant finishes head up Gretsch's newest family of hollowbody six-strings

Jackson Pro Series Chris Broderick Soloist

Jackson teams up with former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick for impressively spec'd Pro Series Soloist model

By Sam Roche

Appointments include an arched poplar burl top, DiMarzio humbuckers and a mini-toggle killswitch

Courtney Barnett performs live in London on May 29, 2014

Courtney Barnett announces new album, Things Take Time, Take Time, releases first single, Rae Street

By Jackson Maxwell

The acclaimed Aussie singer-songwriter's third full-length is set to arrive on November 12

Guitar and bassist playing live on stage

10 easy and practical tips for getting a great live guitar sound

By Chris Bird

Our guide to help you create a sonic storm onstage

Fender California Mini

Fender adds the small-scale Sonoran Mini and Redondo Mini to its California acoustic series

By Sam Roche

Mahogany builds, walnut fingerboards and Strat-style headstocks feature on the downsized travel-friendly models

Gretsch Richard Fortus Falcon signature electric guitars

Gretsch teams up with Richard Fortus for two elegantly crafted signature Falcon Center Block models

By Matt Owen

The Guns N' Roses guitarist has spec'd out two stunning new signature six-strings, arriving in the form of Bigsby-equipped and V-Stoptail-styled Falcons

Fender Dual Marine Layer Reverb and Duel Pugilist Distortion

Fender doubles up with new Dual Marine Layer Reverb and Duel Pugilist Distortion pedals

By Michael Astley-Brown

Two new triple-footswitched stompboxes offer advanced gain stacking and infinite sustain options

11 best metal guitars: 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

EVH 5150 Iconic series

EVH offers more affordable alternatives to its 5150III amps with the all-new 5150 Iconic series

By Sam Roche

The new, James Brown-designed series comprises a 40W combo, 80W head and 4x12 cab, and offers new features including XLR line outs

Guthrie Govan and Rick Graham signature Charvel electric guitars

Charvel expands its signature lineup with all-new Rick Graham and updated Guthrie Govan models

By Matt Owen

The two UK-based virtuosos have been treated to impressively spec'd signature six-strings, which aim to accommodate the pair's blistering styles by way of premium pickups and appointments

Fender's new Tone Master Super Reverb amplifier

Fender adds to its Tone Master digital amp series with new Super Reverb combo

By Jackson Maxwell

The newest addition to Fender's popular tube-tone-meets-21st-century-modeling amp line features four 10” Jensen speakers

(From left) Fender's new Kurt Cobain signature Jag-Stang, Cory Wong signature Stratocaster, Screamadelica 30th anniversary Stratocaster, and J Mascis signature Telecaster

The Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang rides again, Cory Wong gets a brilliantly spec'd Strat and more as Fender unveils stellar new signature model lineup

By Jackson Maxwell

New J Mascis signature Telecaster and Screamadelica 30th Anniversary Strat also premiered as Fender charts its course for the second half of the year

Marshall Studio

Marshall opens its first-ever recording studio, complete with Gibson and Fender guitars and a classic Neve mixing console

By Sam Roche

The “state-of-the-art” Marshall Studio also boasts a large live room, host of outboard gear and – yes – plenty of amps

John Mayer and JP Saxe

Watch John Mayer treat JP Saxe's Here's Hopin' to a sublime, gorgeously smooth guitar solo

By Matt Owen

Mayer's unrivaled improvisational abilities were on point yet again on The Late Show, kitting out the soulful track with expert melodies and an electric guitar tone that is simply to die for

Steve Howe (left) and Jon Davison of Yes perform live onstage at The Palladium in London on March 25, 2018

A new Yes album, The Quest, is set to arrive this October

By Jackson Maxwell

The new LP, the band's first album of new material since 2014's Heaven & Earth, was produced by Steve Howe

Alex Lifeson performing live

Alex Lifeson says “there’s no way Rush will ever exist again”

By Matt Owen

The band's guitar icon commented that, while he and Geddy Lee may collaborate somewhere down the line, any resulting material will in no way be associated with the Rush name

Kiesel Headless K-Series

Kiesel celebrates its 75th anniversary with new headless K-Series model

By Sam Roche

The HK recalls the company's 70th anniversary K-Series guitar, with a swamp ash body, bookmatched flame maple top and Lithium humbuckers

Paul Simonon's smashed Fender P-bass, as pictured on the cover of The Clash's 'London Calling'

Paul Simonon's smashed Fender P-Bass, as seen on the cover of the Clash’s London Calling, to go on permanent display at Museum Of London

By Jackson Maxwell

The bass had previously been shown at the museum's The Clash: London Calling exhibition from November 2019 to September 2020

Robben Ford

Hear Robben Ford's eclectic, electrifying new single, Balafon

By Jackson Maxwell

The latest single from Ford's upcoming instrumental album, Pure, can be streamed now

Peavey DW-1

Peavey goes acoustic with relaunch of low-cost Delta Woods range

By Jackson Maxwell

Each of the new acoustics boasts a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a wallet-friendly price