Maybe yours was a gift. Maybe it belonged to a parent. Maybe it was a hand-me-down. We all have to start somewhere
The band did not give a reason for the hiatus, but recruited a long-time friend of the band to take on guitar duties during Valensi's absence
Julie Robbins says money being spent on tariffs could be used to create “good jobs for Ohioans and provided our team with more resources to innovate”
We all thought that Asato's switch to Fender would bring us a Strat or a Tele. This offet is something else entirely
As well as lots of pedalboard savings, you can also score hearty discounts on a range of essential accessories
Wooten idolized the bass hero, so knew he had to get involved when he started selling off his gear
Just keep this Telecaster away from John 5's signature model unless it's had its Power Pellets...
Your weekly digest of the best deals on guitar gear from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's team of guitar players
After the Beatles, Paul McCartney wasn’t done writing killer basslines – as L.A. session and Wings guitarist Laurence Juber can attest
Is 1982’s Shoot Out the Lights the best album Richard Thompson ever made? Fans think it is. His own opinion might surprise you
STP’s 1992 debut album, Core, was just out in stores. Sex Type Thing had traction on MTV. But Dean DeLeo recalls those Megadeth support slots as a baptism of fire
Veteran jazz man Bill Frisell toasts his 75th birthday with a stellar lineup and questing new album, and the hope that maybe he's getting better...
Channeling Dickey Betts and using different gear paid off for the band in 1992. But it wouldn’t have happened if their label hadn’t been so supportive, guitarist Rogers Stevens says
Not only did Slash walk into a room full of legends, but Dylan also asked him to rip out a solo à la Django Reinhardt...
We meet Smith and Kotzen pre-show to talk gear, their new album Black Light/White Noise, and find a pair whose chemistry makes this a hard-rock project with legs
Synergy’s range of modular marvels has been dialled up to 11…
Les Godfrey has been crafting guitars for over 30 years, and with his latest creation, he brings a Cubist take to a timeless model
My top picks of small guitar amps that pack a punch and let you practice when you're short on space
Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there
Yamaha’s Pacifica range has been a stalwart of the company’s electric guitar lineup since 1990. These new SC models could well represent the pinnacle of that journey
Epiphone drags a ‘70s cult classic kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a tight modern build
As the Telecaster turns 75, we chart its history – hardware, parts, and all – from the Nocaster days to the Wide Range era
Celtic rock bagpipe phrasing, THAT blazing arpeggio and a crazy bend that broke a string – learn how Brett Garsed played his solo in this exclusive feature
In this lesson, the blues maestro demonstrates how pickup choice affects the tone and can be used for different purposes
Australian metal veteran Glen Phillips on what he wished he knew when he was starting out
David Gilmour, Keith Richards & Taylor Swift all do this…
Your 21st-century metal workshop is in session, as Stringer shows you how to play Spiritbox's Holy Roller
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
Synergy’s range of modular marvels has been dialled up to 11…
Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there
Yamaha’s Pacifica range has been a stalwart of the company’s electric guitar lineup since 1990. These new SC models could well represent the pinnacle of that journey
Epiphone drags a ‘70s cult classic kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a tight modern build
A three-quarter size acoustic that sounds bigger than most of its competition
A product that changed the game upon its initial release gets a long-awaited update. But can it keep up with the increased competition?
Two Notes' uber-popular tube amp companion just got even more powerful thanks to a swathe of additional features
My top picks of small guitar amps that pack a punch and let you practice when you're short on space
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Keep your instrument in its prime with my pick of the best cleaning kits and maintenance tools
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
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