The Vulfpeck funk maestro has unveiled two all-new models that slash more than $2k off the price of his Ernie Ball Music Man basses – and revived the OG Sterling Dart I that proved such a hit last year
Amid the ongoing tariff war impacting the guitar industry, a new documentary alleges that Trump Guitars – the line endorsed by President Donald Trump – are being manufactured by Shenqu Guitars in Zheng'an County
The elite shredder is selling off a bunch of pre-loved gear, including a stunning see-through version of his Ibanez signature guitar
The tour, titled A Return to Zero, promises to be a career celebration – with a setlist that draws from seminal Pumpkins albums – and kicks off this summer
A round-up of March's best and most exciting guitar-led cuts from the likes of YUNGBLUD, Sleep Token, Samantha Fish, Great Grandpa, Rachel Chinouriri, Joe Bonamassa, Mickey Callisto, and many, many more
The Metallica guitarist has an enviously extensive guitar collection, but it doesn’t feature any of Paul Reed Smith’s builds
Turns out the Sex Pistols guitarist had a lucrative “side hustle” as a gear thief...
Parkinson’s disease has forced him to change his Tele for a GS1, but Fenton’s still going strong. He tells us about the dream-like, dual-guitar inception of his 1980s hit
The two musical giants traded licks before Wonder picked up Stevie's guitar
A rundown of the best funk bass players of all time, featuring the trailblazers, the early innovators, and the monster groovers around today
From Ron McGovney to Robert Trujillo, we trace the evolution of Metallica’s low-end sound
Cymande’s influence on hip-hop culture is huge. But with new album Renascence, the spotlight returns to the funk institution, and Patrick Patterson is here to play
![[L-R] George Harrison, Aashish Khan and John Barham collaborate in the studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VANJajEM56nLiJATg4P5Po-840-80.jpg.webp)
Barham's arrangements sweetened everything from 1968’s Wonderwall Music to 1973’s Living in the Material World and beyond, and in this rare interview he talks Harrison the songwriter, producer and collaborator
From John Myung to Felix Pastorius to Thundercat, we follow their historic quest for the ultimate extended-range axe
The UK amp firm has got in on the new golden age of guitar wireless systems. But can it match up to the increasingly impressive competition?
Sponsored by Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan has expanded its revered PowerStage line with a do-it-all amp head designed specifically for bassists – but it's so much more than just a companion for your amp modeler
We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today
Lee Kiernan of IDLES' signature pedal is a Jekyll and Mr Hyde drive/fuzz twofer inspired by EQD's legendary Gray Channel
Sponsored by Rotosound
The story of how Rotosound founder James How worked with one of the brightest minds in bass history to produce a string that has stood the test of time – and defined music history as we know it
The American guitar giant delivers a 4K Dolby Atmos version of a classic flat-top with a new Super Auditorium body style and tone to spare
Save your back and your wallet with the best solid state amps from the likes of Fender, Boss, Yamaha and more
Make your riffs slap harder and solos fly higher with our expert selection of the best octave pedals you can buy today
“Designed as the ultimate stage guitars, with workhorse reliability and maximum performance capability,” these look the part, but how do they deliver in terms of quality and tone?
Jim Oblon takes an eight-bar rhythm and applies some fingerpicking ideas that could help get you out of a jam and put you right in the jam
Downpicking is a fundamental and powerful pick stroke, and one of the mainstay techniques in metal and punk
![Joe Bonamassa [left] wears a deep blue suit and polka-dotted shirt and plays his green refin Strat; the late Irish blues legend Rory Gallagher [right] screams and inflicts some punishment on his heavily worn number one Stratocaster.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cw28h7UBcTVfTLs7p7eiLe-840-80.jpg.webp)
He might have only just learned how to pronounce Gallagher's name properly, but JoBo is a player who idolized the man, and will pay tribute to him in three shows this summer in Cork, Ireland
In his inaugural Guitar World column, Cory Wong establishes the principles – and the mentality – of good rhythm playing, and how you can make yours fun
String bending is a core technique for lead playing. Here's how to take it from beginner to pro
Why the 7th fret is the magic position for your guitar capo
Acoustic phenom Marcin Patrzałek shows you his favorite warm-up exercises
The UK amp firm has got in on the new golden age of guitar wireless systems. But can it match up to the increasingly impressive competition?
Lee Kiernan of IDLES' signature pedal is a Jekyll and Mr Hyde drive/fuzz twofer inspired by EQD's legendary Gray Channel
The American guitar giant delivers a 4K Dolby Atmos version of a classic flat-top with a new Super Auditorium body style and tone to spare
“Designed as the ultimate stage guitars, with workhorse reliability and maximum performance capability,” these look the part, but how do they deliver in terms of quality and tone?
Time to get wacky with this unique legato-generating, pitch-shifter-slash-sequencer
I put Fender’s most affordable guitar to the test to see once and for all what all the internet hubbub is about
A new model from Lowden is something of an event, and when that instrument involves a reimagined neck joint, we’re instantly intrigued
We dive into the wondrous world of offset guitars – from surf-rockers to shoegaze noise machines – to bring you the top picks on the market today
Save your back and your wallet with the best solid state amps from the likes of Fender, Boss, Yamaha and more
Make your riffs slap harder and solos fly higher with our expert selection of the best octave pedals you can buy today
Short on space? Practice anywhere with these small guitar amps that pack a punch
I break down the best modeling amps for guitar, covering a range of budgets, brands, and sizes
Find the ultimate workhorse with our pick of the best electric guitars you can currently buy for less than $1,000
Improve your guitar playing with my pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – myself and our in-house experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and budgets, including a free option
