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Sophie Lloyd

Welcome to Sophie Lloyd's melodic rock soloing masterclass – essential techniques to take your lead playing to the next level

By Charlie Griffiths published

The British shredder shares an exclusive video lesson in her signature soloing style – and it'll take you from pentatonics to melodic tapping and beyond

J Rockett Archer on a grey background

Best Klon clones 2023: Our pick of the best Klon Centaur Klones for every budget

By Alex Lynham last updated

From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today

Paul Gilbert and Ace Frehley

“The solos are so perfectly composed... they remind me of what Bach would do if he had a Les Paul, a Marshall, and a space alien costume”: Paul Gilbert explains why he loves Ace Frehley’s playing

By Matt Parker published

The shred guru picks out a recording of the band’s “infallible feedback magic” as his highlight of the hard-rock icons’ remarkable 50-year run

V8 Custom Guitars El Bonneville

“A truly inspired work of playable art”: Meet the El Bonneville, a guitar inspired by a vintage “hot rod masterpiece” from 1934

By Matt Owen published

Feast your eyes on the latest gem from V8 Custom – an $8k creation that was inspired by a bare metal Ford pickup owned by a notable hot rod fabricator

Boygenius SNL

Stranger things: Phoebe Bridgers wields Eddie Munson’s guitar in Boygenius’ instrument-hurling, B.C. Rich-rocking, Beatles-channeling SNL appearance

By Matt Parker published

The indie supergroup’s spot as musical guests on SNL leaves a lot to talk about

Eddie Van Halen and Jason Becker

“Jason’s most treasured instrument”: The guitar Eddie Van Halen gifted Jason Becker during their emotional first meeting is heading to auction

By Matt Owen published

The Peavey Wolfgang was signed and played by Van Halen during his 1996 visit to Becker's house, and is being sold to raise funds for Becker's ongoing medical care

James Hetfield performs live with his ESP Horizon Double Neck Montreal

“The Double-Neck Montreal makes me think of the smell of your own burning flesh”: James Hetfield opens up about the agony of his 1992 pyro accident, and how his scorched ESP left a lasting legacy on Metallica

By James Hetfield published

In this exclusive extract from his new book, the Metallica frontman describes the experience of getting torched by pyro while playing guitar, and offers a closer look at the damage done to his ESP double-neck during the band’s fateful 1992 performance in Montreal

Slash playing in front of his Marshall stack

“I still maintain my long relationship with Marshall”: Slash confirms he will remain a Marshall player despite developing a signature guitar amp with Magnatone

By Matt Owen published

The Les Paul loyalist has now confirmed his upcoming Magnatone amp will join – rather than replace – his Marshall rig

Man building an electric guitar

Best DIY guitar kits 2023: self-assembly project guitars for every budget

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated

The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today

Marcin Patrzalek poses with an acoustic guitar

Layla gets the two-hand tapping cover treatment and the Spiritbox x Megan Thee Stallion collab you never knew you needed: This week’s essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown published

Must-hear jams from Marcin, Plini and Tosin Abasi, WILLOW, Robby Krieger, Caligula’s Horse, Ty Segall, The Struts and loads more…

Robben Ford masterclass

"The diminished scale seems to loom large in my legend…" A blues masterclass from Robben Ford

By Adrian Clark published

Video lesson: “For the most part, people just know three chords and the pentatonic scale. That is a cul-de-sac!" Let Robben Ford be your guide to the way out…

Django Reinhardt / Fred Guy Levin De Luxe guitar

The guitar played by gypsy jazz legend Django Reinhardt in his most iconic image is going up for auction

By Matt Parker published

The Levin De Luxe was owned by Duke Ellington guitarist Fred Guy and was featured in William P. Gottlieb’s famed photograph of Reinhardt

Amplitube 5 MAX and Tonex MAX for just $79.99, or $129.99 for both at IK Multimedia

Score a colossal 73% off Amplitube 5 Max and Tonex Max in this mind-blowing Black Friday sale from IK Multimedia

By Chris Corfield published

Yeah, that's right you can now bag Amplitube 5 Max and Tonex Max for just $79.99, or $129.99 for both at IK Multimedia

A Fender Player Strat HSS on a red background

Quick! Save up to $210 off three of our favorite Fender Player Strats at Guitar Center in this time-limited pre-Black Friday deal

By Simon Fellows published

Buy a Fender Player Strat at Guitar Center before November 15 and save hundreds of dollars

Shergold Telstar Standard ST14

Shergold Telstar Standard ST14 review – don’t sleep on this new boutique-style solidbody, especially at this price

By Dave Burrluck published

Styled somewhere between a Firebird and a Cabronita Telecaster, this is a mighty fine-looking new design from the ’70s Brit-brand – and at a very tempting price

Silver MXR Iso-Brick sat on the edge of a guitar amplifier

Best pedalboard power supplies 2023: boost your 'board with our recommended pedal power supplies

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

Get your effects sounding their best with our expert pick of the best pedalboard power supplies available today

Nico Bereciartua performs with The Black Crowes at the 2023 Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, Arizona on February 25, 2023

“Rich Robinson was doing a Facebook Q&A and I commented with a video of me playing one of his songs… long story short, it led to me playing with the Black Crowes”: How Argentina native Nico Bereciartua became the US rock institution's new guitar wingman

By Andrew Daly published

From chatting with Robinson on social media to opening for Aerosmith in arenas, Bereciartua's star has had a rapid ascent. He discusses his favorite guitars for slide, his six-string chemistry with Rich Robinson, and why playing with the Black Crowes is the greatest honor of his life

Shot of a Line 6 Helix on a blue/grey concrete floor, with a tag that reads 'Guitar World Buyer's Guide - Best Multi-Effects pedals

Best multi-effects pedals 2023: top do-it-all guitar effects units

By Alex Lynham last updated

The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, and Neural DSP

Ryan Woodard

“When he signed his note, ‘Your friend,’ I truly felt like he meant it. I am really friends with John Mayer!” Meet Ryan Woodard – the 17-year-old artist who was gifted his dream guitar by John Mayer following a viral cover of Gravity

By Matt Owen published

He shared the stage with Buddy Guy when he was just 11 years old and has already amassed a huge social media following through his rock-solid blues chops – but receiving a Martin OMJM from his biggest hero was the “greatest honor” of Ryan Woodard’s life

Jared James Nichols and his 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard

“This is nuts and my jaw is on the floor with how badass this one is. I am in Tone Heaven!” Jared James Nichols just got a ’57 Les Paul with the craziest refurb ever

By Jonathan Horsley published

In vintage guitar circles, they would call this 1957 Les Paul Standard a ‘turd’, but this glorious-looking instrument was one of the first Standards to be fitted with humbuckers – and it sounds the business