Noel Gallagher shares pics of his Oasis reunion live rig – and we are definitely maybe interested
There are a biblical amount of boost options on Gallagher's board, but it is his SIB Echodrive that we'd swap our lasagna for
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Noel Gallagher shares pics of his Oasis reunion live rig – and we are definitely maybe interested
There are a biblical amount of boost options on Gallagher's board, but it is his SIB Echodrive that we'd swap our lasagna for
Randy Rhoads’ Quiet Riot Les Paul expected to sell for up to $200,000 at auction
His heavily worn pre-Ozzy axe is expected to fetch $200K when it sells next month
Paul Reed Smith on that time Kramer called him to help them make a guitar for Eddie Van Halen
Smith was asked what he would have made if Van Halen had ever asked for a PRS guitar – but it turned out to be something of a trick question
Slash’s famed B.C. Rich Warlock – which once went missing for 30 years – is going up for auction (again)
The guitar, which was one of Slash’s most-used axes in the band’s early days, is expected to fetch $200K
Guitar World deals of the week: get $500 off a Victory amp, a first-ever saving on a Fender Ultra II, plus all the week's best deals on guitar gear
Your guide to the best savings on guitar gear from all corners of the web
Why Skunk Baxter chose to buy a beginner guitar over a “bazillion” dollar vintage Telecaster
Baxter pitted the two guitars against each other during a trip to Guitar Center – and there was a clear winner
50 years ago, Jimmy Page gave a guitar away for free in a magazine competition – now it's expected to fetch over $67,000 at auction
The 1957 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 was originally bought by Page in Nashville, back in 1972
Artists
Joe Bonamassa on why volume is a tone super power and why they don’t make CTS pots like they used to
Amid the mayhem of his European tour, Joe gives us a guided tour around his 2025 live gear and tells us why his mighty multi-amp rig has to be run at breaking point. All in the name of tone
How a Gypsy jazz guitarist came to play George Harrison’s iconic Beatles guitars on a new tribute album
Recorded in Harrison’s home studio using his most famous instruments, Robin Nolan’s Gypsy jazz covers reimagine the quiet Beatle’s best moments – and finally completes Harrison’s ‘lost’ song…
Folk icon Richard Thompson on tuning revelations, keeping his chops up, and why you won't find him in a guitar jam
We meet Thompson to find out how he’s preparing to go head-to-head with Tommy Emmanuel, chat about the end of his touring days, and talk about how fresh tunings yield fresh ideas
What I learned from interviewing folk-rock icon James Taylor
Neville Marten recalls interviews with one of his musical idols, the singer-songwriter supreme and total legend, the great JT himself
Want to make as many records as King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard? Abuse $10 amps, don’t bring songs to sessions and never get comfortable
Stu Mackenzie’s Australian troup have released 27 albums in 12 years, powered by a unique work ethic and ignoring how people describe the results. But they might just be starting to slow down
Ozzy Osbourne rates his guitarists – and reflects on the highs and lows of Black Sabbath
In this classic interview from the GW archives, the Prince of Darkness speaks candidly about bandmates past and present – from Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde – and what he looks for in a guitarist
Ozzy Osbourne was an extraordinary frontman and working class hero with great taste in guitar players
The Black Sabbath icon has died at the age of 76, and leaves behind a legacy of game-changing music and guitar talent
BRONCHO’s Ryan Lindsey has built a career on unique melodic chug, and won fans in Josh Homme and Jack White. But he still owes Steve Stevens an apology
The singular indie-rocker uses a battered Silvertone and budget amps, and chases the demo to the nth degree. He explains how he developed a truly individual tone – and why he’s still traumatized after a run-in with the Billy Idol guitarist’s pedalboard
Gear
"Featuring an array of genuinely useful extras, this is a surprisingly versatile and natural-sounding analogue overdrive": Nobels ODR-1X review
Building on the ODR-BC, Nobels adds some extras to their legendary overdrive tone
“A knockout instrument imbued with modern performance enhancements”: John Page Signature The DL review
He has made top-tier electrics for Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Pete Townshend, and now John Page will make one for you, too
Hands-on with the ultimate Led Zeppelin amps – Sundragon’s painstakingly accurate replicas of the guitar hero’s elusive backline
It’s not guaranteed that they’ll make you sound like Jimmy Page, but Sundragon’s fastidiously accurate replicas of two of his favorite amps may well get you close
"As a recording utility to help a part cut, or a way to get you a little closer to the QOTSA sound, it’s mission accomplished": Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too review
In its 60th Anniversary year, Peavey updates its little amp gone by and shares Josh Homme's "secret weapon" with the rest of us
“Proper spring reverb that fits on any pedalboard”: Danelectro Spring King Junior review
Danelectro brings back its real spring reverb pedal in a more compact ’board-friendly form
“Perfect for home use and has some excellent features on board”: Mooer SD10i Intelligent Amp review
A mini amp with 52 amp modes, 49 effects, tuner, drum machine and recording interface all in a compact, portable package
Best looper pedals 2025: tried and tested options for practice, songwriting, and live performance
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more
The ultimate jazz box? This 1942 New Yorker is a D’Angelico archtop of great historical importance
Over the past 80 years this well-travelled archtop has had illustrious owners and featured on landmark recordings from Miles Davis, Leo Kottke and more
“We have to ask: can the electric guitar get any better?” With 40 years of groundbreaking luthierie behind it, the limited PRS Charcoal Phoenix is deserving of its mythical status
One of PRS Guitars’ 40th Anniversary special editions, limited to 150 units, this is the one Paul himself plays, and it’s perched at the summit of our wishlist
Lessons
When tapping's not shredding: how to play tapped harmonics like Eddie Van Halen
Tapped harmonics were among Eddie Van Halen's trademark techniques. Learn how to make your guitar scream and sing
John Paul Jones explains one of the key ingredients of some of Led Zeppelin's greatest riffs
They may have played a huge role in bringing heaviness and triple-digit onstage decibel counts to rock, but as bassist John Paul Jones explains, Zeppelin were also masters of silence
Jared James Nichols on Albert King's electric fingerpicking
Albert King played upside down, in a weird tuning, and influenced SRV and Hendrix alike, and he did it without a pick. So it's no surprise Nichols is a huge fan – he breaks down King's magic
Learn 5 altered chords that can create or dissolve harmonic tension
Jimmy Page often employed dissonant chords with Led Zep and you can, too. You don't even need to know the name of the chord to use them
Sue Foley shows you how to breathe new life into your 12-bar blues
Foley returns with four ways you can freshen up those blues licks and assert your personality upon the material
“Yes, Eric can certainly shred!” Joe Bonamassa shows you how to connect lead phrases like Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson's playing is inspiring but bamboozling. How does he sound so fluid? Well, Joe Bonamassa has some thoughts (and four examples) on how we can nail Johnson's style
What funk maestro Cory Wong learned from James Hetfield
Papa Het has got a brand new bag when it comes to downpicking, and it’s full of lessons for the funk guitar player
Reviews
"Featuring an array of genuinely useful extras, this is a surprisingly versatile and natural-sounding analogue overdrive": Nobels ODR-1X review
Building on the ODR-BC, Nobels adds some extras to their legendary overdrive tone
“A knockout instrument imbued with modern performance enhancements”: John Page Signature The DL review
He has made top-tier electrics for Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Pete Townshend, and now John Page will make one for you, too
"As a recording utility to help a part cut, or a way to get you a little closer to the QOTSA sound, it’s mission accomplished": Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too review
In its 60th Anniversary year, Peavey updates its little amp gone by and shares Josh Homme's "secret weapon" with the rest of us
“Proper spring reverb that fits on any pedalboard”: Danelectro Spring King Junior review
Danelectro brings back its real spring reverb pedal in a more compact ’board-friendly form
“Perfect for home use and has some excellent features on board”: Mooer SD10i Intelligent Amp review
A mini amp with 52 amp modes, 49 effects, tuner, drum machine and recording interface all in a compact, portable package
“Nothing about it says ‘budget’… matches almost anything we’ve played in quite a while”: Martin DE Retro Plus Mahogany review
A brand-new model from Martin’s long-running Road Series that won’t bust the budget but might just break the tone barrier
“Will surely have you grinning, ear to ear”: Vox AC30X, AC15X and AC4 Hand-Wired review
Vox aims to take us back to the sound of its illustrious golden-era with this re-engineered family of Hand-Wired amplifiers. We listen in for that elusive and very classic AC30 tone
Buying Guides
Best looper pedals 2025: tried and tested options for practice, songwriting, and live performance
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more
Best in-ear monitors for guitar players 2025: stay in tune and on time
Plug yourself in with the best in-ear monitors for guitar players from Shure, Sennheiser and more
Best headphone amps for guitar 2025: portable practice solutions
You don’t need to sacrifice tone to practice quietly with my expert pick of the best headphone amps for guitar players
Best compressor pedals 2025: control your tone with the must-have utility pedal
With great options from Boss, Keeley, MXR, and more, there has never been a better time to add a comp pedal to your 'board
Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: pedals to transform your tone and boost creativity
Improve and shape your tone with the best acoustic guitar pedals from the likes of Boss, Fishman, MXR & LR Baggs
Best locking tuners 2025: improve your performance with these powerful upgrades
Keep your guitar playing consistently with our top locking tuner picks from Fender, Schaller, Sperzel and more
Best guitar slides 2025: every budget and material covered, plus how to choose the right slide for you
Getting into the bluesy world of slide guitar? From Shubb and Dunlop, to Taylor and Ernie Ball, these are our top choices
