Danelectro has brought back its Big Sitar – with some modern upgrades By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 The new Danelectro model promises to deliver the quintessential electric sitar sound popularized by the likes of Metallica, Steve Howe and Steve Vai
Red Witch aims to harness Frank Zappa and Carlos Santana tones with its new sample hold filter pedal By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 The Euphemia offers the ability to alter the effect’s speed, aggression, velocity, and wet/dry mix while also unlocking the ‘notched’ EQ sounds of Brian May and Carlos Santana
Duane Betts joins Derek Trucks to cover the Allman Brothers Band’s Dreams in tribute to Dickey Betts By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 The pair made guest appearances during each of their sets at Miami’s Sun, Sand and Soul festival, paying tribute to Dickey Betts, who died last month
Nancy Wilson on the making of her acoustic masterpiece turned Instagram guitar staple By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 Nancy Wilson reveals Yes were a big songwriting inspiration behind 1980 acoustic classic Silver Wheels
Epiphone debuts affordable version of Miranda Lambert's best-selling signature Bluebird acoustic By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 Costing nearly $4,000 less than the Gibson version while retaining very similar features, Lambert's second signature model updates the Hummingbird for the next generation of acoustic artists
Plini and Mateus Asato write a song in a day By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 Armed with a guitar each and their signature Neural DSP plugins, the two charming guitar maestros have collaborated on an instrumental track, with cameras documenting their process
Gary Clark Jr. joins Carlos Santana and Van Halen on Guitar Center Hollywood’s iconic RockWalk By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 The RockWalk ceremony made its return to Los Angeles for the first time in six years
St. Vincent discusses channeling Neil Young, and embracing a less-is-more approach on her new album By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 St. Vincent took inspiration from one of Neil Young's “one note” solos on her new record, All Born Screaming
Alex Lifeson says he’s back to jamming with Geddy Lee – but they sound like a “really bad tribute band” By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 Alex Lifeson sets the record straight on whether Rush will ever tour again
ThorpyFX’s Electric Lightning is a tube-driven overdrive/boost pedal built in collaboration with Chris Buck By Phil Weller published 6 May 24 The Cardinal Black guitarist's signature dual pedal offers amp-like sweetness and “faultless” ruggedness
Can’t afford the Jimmy Page double-neck? Danelectro has you covered with an $899 alternative By Phil Weller published 6 May 24 The Danelectro 6-12 Double Neck melds together six and twelve-string guitars with an “art deco guise” and pickups that boast “sweet and spicy” tones
Brian May pens personal tribute to Duane Eddy, and reflects on the time Eddy played his Red Special By Phil Weller published 6 May 24 The Queen guitarist is one of the many who have championed Eddy's influence and “cutting-edge” attitude in the wake of the Rebel Rouser guitarist's death last week
“If you want to bench press 200lbs, you start at 80”: Kerry King on how to master thrash metal speed riffing By Janelle Borg published 6 May 24 In a new interview with Total Guitar, the Slayer axeman demystifies his approach to light-speed riffing, and reveals what he loves about AC/DC
Slash almost missed out on the I’m Just Ken performance at the Oscars By Phil Weller published 6 May 24 Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel, Ryan Gosling revealed that the Guns N' Roses guitarist barely made the show, and disappeared as quickly as he came
Shoegazers DIIV on their pedal-first approach to songwriting By Janelle Borg published 6 May 24 After prioritizing pedals in their songwriting process, DIIV reveal how they manage to translate their studio sound to the stage
Dweezil Zappa issues update on his What the Hell Was I Thinking? mega-track By Phil Weller published 3 May 24 The track features solos from “at least 40” superstar guitarists, and its mastermind says finishing the 35-years-in-the-making mammoth is now a big focus
Buzz Osborne thinks Jimi Hendrix is one of the best guitarists of all time – but says his technique was “wrong” By Matt Owen published 3 May 24 “Hendrix played weird!” says the Melvins maestro
Gilby Clarke is selling his Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit and Heart gear on Reverb By Phil Weller published 3 May 24 Clarke is clearing out his inventory, with everything from a guitar that featured in Slash’s Snakepit videos to amps and pedals all up for grabs
Guitar World deals of the week: get $600 off a Jackson, up to 15% off Fender Player Series, plus loads more big savings on gear By Matt McCracken published 3 May 24 The spring sales may be over, but we've managed to scope out loads of great deals from Jackson, Fender, Electro-Harmonix, and more
Sam Ash announces it will be officially closing all its stores By Phil Weller published 3 May 24 The family-run music equipment chain has been forced to close its stores, with a closing-down sale currently ongoing