Ibanez and JTC claim to have created the world’s most advanced guitar cable
The collaborative instrument cable delivers high-resolution signals that “eliminate any compromise” from guitar tones
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Ibanez and JTC claim to have created the world’s most advanced guitar cable
The collaborative instrument cable delivers high-resolution signals that “eliminate any compromise” from guitar tones
John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms
Bad Cat marks the return of amp design guru Mark Sampson with the Era 30
The legendary designer is famed for founding Matchless and his early Bad Cat builds – now he’s returned to the boutique firm after 20 years
Boss has launched a range of guitar cables inspired by its classic pedals
New multi-FX carrying cases are also amongst the pedal giant's new accessory lineup
NAMM 2025: rumors, predictions and breaking news from the world’s biggest gear show
With the likes of Fender, Gibson and Marshall returning to Anaheim at long last, this year’s event is set to be the biggest in five years – with secrets and surprises to match
Kepma disrupts the budget acoustic game with torrefied solid-topped models starting at $249
The $300 variations of the company's Fenix series of Grand Auditorium acoustics also come fitted with a busker-friendly pickup, preamp, and effects system
Donner has given its Jack White-approved delay pedal an upgrade… and it’s got an awfully familiar new look
Donner builds its latest delay and reverb around an effect personally selected by White for his signature multi-effects pedal, and gives it a familiar new chassis
Artists
B.B. King had his breakthrough blues guitar moment with The Thrill Is Gone – but it was Jerry Jemmott’s bass that made it groove
For The Thrill Is Gone, Jemmott played his 1964 Jazz Bass – which would be stolen soon afterward
Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos reveals his obscure vintage gear obsessions
The Franz Ferdinand leader rarely gets to talk guitars. He shares his love of vintage Japanese instruments, explains the process of demoing, looping and mic’ing on new album The Human Fear – and reveals why the secret to studio success is that there’s no secret
Zakk Wylde tells the story behind his infamous Guitar World cover with Dimebag Darrell
It's one of the most legendary GW cover shoots of all time: two metal legends, one with a freshly dyed green beard, and lots of alcohol…
Teddy McDonald pointed out Ed Sheeran was using a fake Eric Clapton Crashocaster. So they asked him to replace it
The British artist and lifelong guitarist discusses his work on Sheeran’s custom-painted Strats – and why he views the model as as a superior to the Les Paul
Watch a rare 1965 video of Jimi Hendrix backing an obscure soul duo on TV
This vintage clip from the TV show Night Train is a rare video of the guitar legend's days as a sideman
Mateus Asato on discovering his own identity, his big social media mistake and his debut album
Asato leads an amazing double life as pop sideman and virtuoso shredder. He dishes on his big social media mistake, the help he got from Kiko Loureiro, and the last-minute call from Nuno Bettencourt he couldn’t ignore
Randy Jackson on how forgotten '80s heroes Zebra earned their stripes as the people's power-trio
Led by singer/guitarist Randy Jackson, Zebra kept the spirit of Zeppelin, Hendrix and Cream alive. These days, family man Jackson is busy shaping up the group’s first album in two decades
Zakk Wylde discusses Ozzy Osbourne's guitar rules, Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Yngwie in his first Guitar World interview
Not long into his dream gig, Wylde sat down with GW for a chat about his favorite guitarists of the era, and what Ozzy discouraged him from doing on the guitar
Brad Delson on Linkin Park’s miraculous comeback, why he quit touring, and how he trained his replacement
The co-founding guitarist has decided to focus on the studio side of the band, working with new vocalist Emily Armstrong’s energy, and balancing the PRS and Fender sounds that defined the nu-metal institution’s sound
Gear
“Well beyond the typical Klon-style proposition”: Walrus Audio Voyager Preamp/Overdrive MKII review
Walrus Audio revitalises its very first pedal, the Klon-emulating Voyager, with some tasty additions
Best guitar capos 2025: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar
A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style
Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
“What ran the risk of being a toy-like guitar actually proved to be some serious fun”: Lava ME Air review
Lava is hellbent on revolutionizing the acoustic guitar. Forget what you know about spruce and cedar – this one’s boasting about carbon fiber and onboard effects
In praise of the Champ, Bronco and Vibro Champ – how Fender's compact tube amps became studio MVPs
Countless classic recordings have been blessed with the hot tube mojo of a 1964 black-panel Fender Champ and its descendants, and it’s a sound that remains a studio superpower to this day
Best guitar amps 2025: tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
We’ve played the Dimebag Warhead amp – and it is 100% crushing
Five minutes alone with this face-ripper and and we are officially in love
Lessons
Joe Bonamassa shows you how to get more tones from your Gibson Les Paul
The blues hero shares six lead guitar examples that demonstrate the versatility of the Gibson Les Paul’s pickups, volume and tone controls
How to blend rhythm and lead blues guitar like John Mayer and Stevie Ray Vaughan
Listen to SRV, Mayer and Jimi Hendrix and you'll hear players who are masters of mixing rhythm and lead – an invaluable skill for anyone in a jam. We look at four ideas for upping the ante in your blues rhythm game
How inverted boogie riffing can shake up your blues
Jim Oblon shows us the tricks behind inverted boogie riffing – and the best part is you don’t have to stand on your head to play it
Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour and Slash all love Aeolian – the minor mode that rules over them all. Here’s what makes this scale work
Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour and Slash are just three of the countless fans of this staple minor mode. Here, Stuart Ryan takes you through the structure of the scale, plus a handful of chords, riffs and licks
Jared James Nichols shows you how to make your solos “sing”
The blues power advocate says thinking like a vocalist can help your solos connect with your audience – he shows you how it’s done
Confused about altered and extended guitar chords? Here’s the theory behind them – and how they can supercharge your songwriting
Players such as Jimi Hendrix had extensive altered and extended chord vocabularies to draw upon
An essential scale for classic blues and rock solos, the Mixolydian mode is loved by everyone from B.B. King to Guns N' Roses – here's how it works
Used by countless blues guitarists and hard rockers from B.B. King and Guns N' Roses to Josh Smith and Joe Bonamassa, the Mixolydian mode is essential knowledge. Stuart Ryan explains all
It's one of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai's favorite scales, and holds the most mysterious-sounding note combinations – here's how the Lydian mode works
This bright but unusual sounding mode became popular among shredders after Joe Satriani and Steve Vai used it in the 80s. Here, Stuart Ryan explains what gives the Lydian mode its signature sound
Reviews
“Well beyond the typical Klon-style proposition”: Walrus Audio Voyager Preamp/Overdrive MKII review
Walrus Audio revitalises its very first pedal, the Klon-emulating Voyager, with some tasty additions
“What ran the risk of being a toy-like guitar actually proved to be some serious fun”: Lava ME Air review
Lava is hellbent on revolutionizing the acoustic guitar. Forget what you know about spruce and cedar – this one’s boasting about carbon fiber and onboard effects
“A real winner”: Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC & Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC review
Gibson refreshes one of its most iconic acoustic designs with three new cutaway models. Will these latest ’Birds fly or simply fail to take off? Let’s take a look
“Full of classy-sounding effects”: Fractal Audio VP4 review
Fractal Audio puts its Axe-Fx III effects in a conveniently sized stage-ready floor unit – could it be the only effects unit you need?
“One of the best compact wireless systems you can buy”: Xvive A58 Guitar Wireless System review
The successor to Xvive’s best-selling U2 wireless system offers a wealth of upgrades and impressive performance
"Grants you access to serious guitar tones, crystal-clear vocals, and bags of volume, all in a lightweight, portable package": Positive Grid Spark Edge review
Positive Grid targets buskers and performers on the move with the ultra-portable Spark Edge
Walrus Audio Mako M1 MKII High-Fidelity Modulation Machine review
A studio-quality greatest hits of modulation, now with a two-inch OLED screen
Buying Guides
Best guitar capos 2025: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar
A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style
Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials
Best guitar amps 2025: tube, solid-state and modeling amplifiers for all levels and budgets
These are the best combo amps and heads from Orange, Fender, Marshall, Boss, and more
Best multi-effects pedals 2025: replace your rig
Our pick of the best multi-fx pedals from Neural DSP, Kemper, Line 6, Boss, and more
Best guitar amp headphones 2025: 6 options for when the neighbors need a break
From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps
Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: portable practice solutions
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with our expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players
Best Christmas gifts for guitar players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for guitarists
Treat them right this Christmas with our pick of the 46 must-have guitar items, essential accessories, clever gadgets and instruments for every budget
