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Aziz Ibrahim recalls the exact moment he was asked to replace co-founding guitarist John Squire in the legendary British band – a call that also came with a treasure trove of high-end gear
Empress Effects says the new 50 percent tariffs will have to be passed onto the consumer. Will Godin, Revv, and other Canadian brands follow suit?
An insanely affordable new Gretsch and a pedal called Jimothy headline the round-up this week
New neck heels, body binding and Turbo Tone Boost functions have been rolled out across the new range
High-output pickups, a fast-playing neck and performance details make this sports car-looking axe a steal at $249
He's unassuming, a virtuoso player, and didn't want his name on the guitar out of respect to Ted McCarty – but David Grissom played a key role in designing it
Hagar has rallied behind Roth after the latter quietly cancelled a string of US dates
Jack Casady recalls the late-night studio session that became Hendrix's legendary Electric Ladyland recording
British metal quartet Loathe are rising just as fast as they're tuning down – and new album A Stranger to You might have you questioning just how heavy a guitar can sound
Sweet Child O’ Mine was a happy accident, and a lucrative one at that
The band's fleet-fingered, PRS-toting guitar-slinger tells GW how the rock legends nailed their ‘70s sound in the 21st century on their new album, and the pedal people would be surprised to hear is on his 'board...
Blizzard of Ozz was the Prince of Darkness' solo debut – but it forever marked Rhoads as a guitar hero for the ages
How a mids-heavy EQ and a triple-tracked solo gave Rhoads to the sound that launched Ozzy's solo career
Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X – the guitar star of Triumph’s final studio album – won’t be holding anything back when he joins Rik Emmett
Cort introduces a gold standard to its acoustic line with a grand auditorium model that pairs two of the mightiest tonewoods
Ned Steinberger didn't invent the headless guitar but his GL series captured a moment in the ’80s that changed guitar for good
Turpin’s 1960s Gibson B-25 is one of the best 12-strings for recording – and his old pal Jake Kiszka has one just like it
The legendary Green Day frontman’s new amp – Time of Your Life, or a Basket Case?
Darkglass goes guitar with the Guitar Essentials package and this limited edition, facelift version of the hardware, in collaboration with Andertons and Sweetwater.
Fret Buzz Sure, you can get the visual mojo of a heavily-played instrument – but some players insist you’ve gotta earn it…
The Les Paul Standard may be the most iconic and the ES-335 the most versatile, but the SG remains Gibson’s greatest commercial success
In this essential video lesson with the guitar superstar, he explains why it doesn't matter what style he is playing – it always begins and ends with the blues
Learning guitar online is cheaper and more flexible than traditional tuition, but only if you choose the right platform. Together with Guitar World’s expert team, I’ve put the top lesson sites to the test for every budget, genre, and skill level, including a fantastic free option
You'll spend a lot of time playing this chord – thankfully, there are multiple ways to do it, and each has a distinct purpose
In this lesson, we are using just four notes to construct four blues examples that put expression first
Congilio’s Blues Extensions column continues with a lesson in playing a five-minor-7 arpeggio over a dominant 7 chord
Manuel presents his percussive strumming, tapped harmonics, selective picking, and Hetfield-inspired downpicking approaches
Using the low-end monster riffs of Spiritbox's Fata Morgana, Stringer offers up a rhythm masterclass in modern metal
Cort introduces a gold standard to its acoustic line with a grand auditorium model that pairs two of the mightiest tonewoods
The legendary Green Day frontman’s new amp – Time of Your Life, or a Basket Case?
Darkglass goes guitar with the Guitar Essentials package and this limited edition, facelift version of the hardware, in collaboration with Andertons and Sweetwater.
Fender sends a love letter to the golden age of guitars with an accessible vintage-inspired instrument
An ambitious, affordable, and fully-loaded guitar that looks to be a one-stop shop for all your traveling needs
Fender's Vintera range receives another round of tweaks – and a new ‘60s-styled P-Bass
The ultimate distillation of Fender's continuously underrated offset?
Learning guitar online is cheaper and more flexible than traditional tuition, but only if you choose the right platform. Together with Guitar World’s expert team, I’ve put the top lesson sites to the test for every budget, genre, and skill level, including a fantastic free option
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
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
There's a lot of snake oil when it comes to the top guitar cables – I'm a professional guitar gear reviewer and I've tested 11 of the best to help you find your perfect match
Looking to create that swirling sound effect? These are the best phaser pedals to try from MXR, Electro-Harmonix, Walrus Audio and more
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