Fender just dropped a game-changing Tone Master Pro update
Fender has bolstered its flagship amp modeling multi-effects pedal with its first dedicated bass amps, a host of new functional updates and more
By Matt Owen published
Fender has bolstered its flagship amp modeling multi-effects pedal with its first dedicated bass amps, a host of new functional updates and more
By Phil Weller published
The experimental band’s forthcoming album, Goldstar, puts Ezrin’s oddball blend of influences and techniques center stage
By Janelle Borg published
Suhler met Bonamassa back in 2001, when the then-rising star was supporting George Thorogood, and has stayed in touch with him ever since
By Matt McCracken published
You don't have to buy brand new to get a great deal this Black Friday thanks to the Reverb early Black Friday sale
By Janelle Borg published
The singer-songwriter discusses how opting for left-field tunings forces guitarists to learn a whole new vocabulary, which ultimately improves their playing
By Phil Weller published
The update also delivers amp models inspired by sought-after Fender and Bogner amps, four new cabs, and a bass wah to widen the line-up’s tonal palette
By Phil Weller published
Flick had planned to record the legendary hook on a Strat, but after it was stolen, the guitarist got creative with a semi-hollow instead
By Jonathan Horsley published
The prog legend checks in to talk all things guitar, from drawing inspiration from his parents' record collection and cutting his teeth on a cheap arch-top to finding his sound on the ES-175 and six-string explorations on Guitarscape
By Andrew Daly published
Long ago, the Pixies blazed a trail for Nirvana and others to follow. But now, as before, there is no masterplan. As guitarist Joey Santiago says: “I still go by feel – and with my gut”
By Amit Sharma published
The Alice In Chains guitarist discusses sticking to tubes, breaking out the talkbox and the potty-mouthed solo sessions behind his new album I Want Blood
By Alan di Perna published
Resisting network pressure to simply play the hits, Kurt Cobain, Pat Smear, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl pulled together a remarkable and eclectic set that served as the haunting apex of Nirvana's final chapter
By Alison Richter published
The Chained Saint guitarist is learning to balance his SATs with promoting their debut album, but he’s got the support of two rock icons
By Phil Weller published
Cropper says he isn't a great guitar player but if you co-wrote Green Onions and (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay, you don't need technical wizardry. He walks us through a career marked by hits, grooves and soul
By Andrew Daly published
Wong and Timmons will be but two of the names featured on the impressive guest list of Benson's forthcoming Breezin’ with the Stars guitar camp
By Matt McCracken published
Hands-on with the latest portable multi-effects pedal from stompbox heavyweight Boss
By Dave Burrluck published
Always the ‘Les Paul’ of the Gretsch line since it first appeared back in the 50s, the Jet gets a snazzy Electromatic makeover. Style over substance? Let’s plug in…
By Guitar World Staff published
Bog Street Picks’ forward-thinking pick design has us seriously questioning the role of the humble plectrum
By Chris Corfield last updated
These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
By Jacob Paul Nielsen published
Reverend is fast becoming the go-to brand for artists looking for something different. Ken Haas and Joe Naylor explain what it takes to make an artist's dreams come true...
By Nick Guppy last updated
Improve your guitar playing with our pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
By Dave Burrluck published
Originally launched in early 2023, the Powers Electric A-Type is that rarest of things in guitar design: a true original
By Chris Brooks published
It’s time to turn that Fender Strat into kindling as we go far beyond the sun and unleash the fury in a video and tab shred lesson that is not for the faint-hearted
By Joe Bonamassa published
In this exclusive video lesson, the bluesman walks us through an essential skill for the blues guitar player, the slow blues… And he’s going to demonstrate how using an amp it took him 15 years to track down
By Richard Barrett published
By using various voicings of the same chord, you can expand your fretboard knowledge and spice up your chord progressions
By Jason Sidwell published
We've all been there. Or worse still, you're playing, all is well, and then the mind goes blank. Here, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Joel Hoekstra, Marty Friedman, and a dozen of their fellow pros share their strategies for memorizing their parts
By John Wheatcroft published
Bruce Forman is a jazz guitar master, and these four mini-pieces in his style walk you through soloing strategies and chord choices, sharpening up your technique along the way
By Charlie Griffiths published
Applying classical training to the service of heavy metal, Rhoads was the generational guitar talent that helped launch Ozzy Osbourne's solo career
By Richard Barrett published
Looking for an entry into slide playing but don't want to retune your guitar and give it a setup? This tab and audio lesson in plain ol' EADGBE will help you develop your slide vocabulary
By Andy G Jones published
This lesson is the ZZ Top content you need to stay cool while bringing the heat. It will develop your sense of pacing and blues phrasing, and give you a chance to let some pinch harmonics fly off the fingerboard
By Martin Cooper published
There are many lessons to be taken from Dave Keuning’s work with the Killers, not least that an appreciation of melody, a diverse musical vocabulary, and an ear for hooks makes for a crowd-pleasing set
By Matt McCracken published
Hands-on with the latest portable multi-effects pedal from stompbox heavyweight Boss
By Dave Burrluck published
Always the ‘Les Paul’ of the Gretsch line since it first appeared back in the 50s, the Jet gets a snazzy Electromatic makeover. Style over substance? Let’s plug in…
By Dave Burrluck published
Originally launched in early 2023, the Powers Electric A-Type is that rarest of things in guitar design: a true original
By Trevor Curwen published
TC Electronic’s AmpWorx Series makes the tones of your favourite classic amps available in a selection of multi-purpose pedals
By Paul Riario published
With its superb feel and sounds, can this small-bodied, travel-friendly acoustic convert the carbon fiber acoustic purists?
By David Mead published
Yamaha has expanded its TransAcoustic concept to include more onboard effects, including delay and looping, with fine-tuning and the option to play backing tracks via a dedicated smartphone app
By Trevor Curwen published
Beetronics eschews its ornate pedal casings and gets back to basics with a fuzz built into a tuna can. Seriously!
By Stuart Williams published
Universal Audio's guitar rig take-over bid continues, and this time it's aiming for classic '90s Californian high-gain tone
By Daryl Robertson published
The cat is out of the bag – Squier’s famous feline-themed Strat is back and better than ever… but it's also pricier
By Chris Corfield last updated
These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
By Nick Guppy last updated
Improve your guitar playing with our pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – our experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and for every budget, including a free option
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, our list of the best Epiphone Les Pauls is sure to inspire you
By Ross Holder published
From extra heavy acrylic picks to surprisingly slim signature options by Dunlop, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more