The rebirth of B.B. King's first acoustic, a leading Dumble clone in plugin form, another spin-off of the famed Big Muff – all that and more in this week's round-up
The Gibson Les Paul ’59 Custom Shop guitar, used during the band's blockbuster Not in This Lifetime… Tour, went under the hammer for $307,692
These small-bodied stunners have slotted headstocks, bone nuts, and a voice that loves a recording mic
Reverb's Cyril Nigg offers some sage advice for selling your guitar, and it's just like Joe Bonamassa says: "I don't buy guitars, I buy stories"
The Gibson SG that put UK punk on the map smashed its pre-auction estimates – as did James’ hand-written lyrics
A musician in Henderson, Nevada, spotted some of Díaz's instruments at a local music store
Coe scored hits with You Never Even Called Me by My Name and The Ride, and stood alongside Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson in the outlaw wing of country music
![Skillet perform live in Texas [L-R]: Korey Cooper, John Cooper and Seth Morrison of Skillet.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NKMgcUzySchQ33XoTGaER4-840-80.jpg.webp)
Or how Skillet kept growing and the ’board kept growing until the Boss MIDI switcher assumed executive function on Cooper and Morrison's live rig
His professional career started at 14, but it was a chance booking in Las Vegas that really changed the Gibson fan’s life
Mike Kinsella, Steve Holmes and Nate Kinsella explain the art of making songs sound simple when they’re actually complex and deep, and reflect on how they learned to do it so well
They’ve terrorized Nashville – now the Scottish funk-rockers are taking second album Twice As Nice to the streets. Guitarist Harry Valentino tells us of a riotous studio experience
Recorded with the help of Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme, Nightmare Tripping showcases bassist Tom Doyle’s Earth-shattering basslines
The sonic architect has been the one constant of White Denim’s 13-album rollercoaster – he tells us how he’s lasted the ride, and how it’s changed him as a player
The producer of vintage Fleetwood Mac and Bluesbreakers was one of British blues’ towering figures
It’s glaringly apparent that the new comparitvely affordable multi-effects and amp modeler pedal is a significant leap forward for Nux
Brian Carstens spent 30 years obsessing over Corgan’s guitar tone. Then he ended up making amps for his hero – not to mention John Fogerty, Tool and Misha Mansoor
A new vibrato design, on a guitar we loved already – will we be tickled pink?
Get started or find your next upgrade with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
NAMM 2026's Best in Show winner promises to provide an immersive insight into the future of guitar effects pedals – but is the potential of this stompbox well and truly endless?
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar
Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional
James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders was a master at creating interesting parts from simple alternate chords. We look at five you can use in your playing
In his inaugural Guitar World column, the great Corey Congilio demonstrates how all players can benefit from a technique borrowed from country players
We all know it’s tough to survive in this industry. But do we all know what to do about it? Here are some ways to look after yourself better, suggested by welfare experts
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist gives us a lesson in how to sound like you've got a B-Bender, even if you don't
Some sage advice has shaped my entire playing journey – and anyone can give it a go for immediate results
Turbocharge your fretting hand stretches, screaming bends and blues-rock intensity with the core techniques that shaped Philip Sayce’s signature sound
It’s glaringly apparent that the new comparitvely affordable multi-effects and amp modeler pedal is a significant leap forward for Nux
A new vibrato design, on a guitar we loved already – will we be tickled pink?
NAMM 2026's Best in Show winner promises to provide an immersive insight into the future of guitar effects pedals – but is the potential of this stompbox well and truly endless?
This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar
Ed Sheeran’s acoustic builder introduced its first production electric model to the lineup in 2018. We check in on its progress
Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?
EHX shrinks another pedal as the Intelligent Harmony Machine joins the ranks of the pedalboard-friendly Pico range
Brit brand Cream T aims to make instant solderless pickup-swapping even more attractive with an affordable new made-in-China range
Jamstik’s new MIDI pickup tech finds a home in Strandberg’s futuristic guitar design, but is it a match made in tonal heaven?
Get started or find your next upgrade with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
From the high-end Neural DSP Quad Cortex to the budget NUX MG-300, we’ve tested 17 multi-effects pedals to help you replace your rig with a single unit
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others
Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution
Navigate scale lengths, active pickups, and multiscale fretboards with our expert-vetted selection of the best seven-string guitars
After nearly 10 years working in a busy high-street music store, I’ve seen which beginner amps truly deliver, offering the best value, most useful features, and long-lasting popularity from brands like Blackstar, Fender, Positive Grid, and more
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