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From the Archive Jagger was supposed to play harmonica on Satriani's sixth studio album, but his takes ended up being replaced
Kenney discusses his health journey, leaving Incubus, and the silver linings through it all
The Pro Series PC1-E has “all the bells and whistles”, as Collen takes cues from his biggest heroes
Don’t expect to impress the Queens of the Stone Age man with your Wonderwall rendition
Cole accepts that a surge in demand during COVID has impacted its builds, but says new QC measures are already being rolled out
The guitar that the guitar hero used features a crude Bigsby installation and comes steeped in history – including collaborations with Stevie Ray Vaughan
Nene Royal emerged as the winner of this year's edition after stunning audiences with unique renditions of Soundgarden, Cranberries and White Stripes classics
Thorogood recounts how he originally opted for a now-discontinued hollowbody – with a little inspiration from the Beatles and Keith Richards
In a rare interview, Broadrick opens up about how his autism shaped his career, his council estate beginnings, the terror that kept him off the road and what life after Godflesh holds
From the Archive Victoria Williams opened for the Godfather of Grunge – but was forced to quit the tour
As bassist for Canadian alt-rock band Freeze the Fall, Aria Becker knows the challenges that come with age restrictions – and why the band is finally beginning to outgrow them
It’s one of the most idiosyncratic setups on the touring circuit today – and giving it a test-drive was a true seat-of-the-pants experience
From “annoying” first riffs and teenage stage-fails to the boutique electric he’d save from a fire, the Grammy-winning veteran opens his heart and gigbag
After a 15-year wait, UK guitar staple Deirdre Cartwright has released a jazz trio album of standards, pop tunes and original compositions
A self-confessed gear freak, Bell has got his dream 'board well stocked. Take a deep breath, folks... there's a lot going on here
If you have a guitar with a stop bar tailpiece, this changes everything
From stage-ready tube icons to powerful digital modellers, here's our pick of expert-tested combos for every budget and playing style
Is aluminum the future of guitar bodies? We put the Steelyjam Delta Junior, a hollow metal double cut with a single P-90, to the test
Following the launch of the Line Helix Stadium hardware, it's now Native's turn for a glow-up.
Mayer tells Guitar World about his new partnership with Land Rover, which gives both his US and SE signature models a new lick of actual Defender paint
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others
The Smiths’ chord secrets revealed
The blues maestro demonstrates how a change of key can change your perspective and give your chord work new life
Strumming a few chords is all it takes to open up a world of possibilities for new songs, and here the Blackberry Smoke frontman shows us how
Based on an approach Larry Carlton taught him, Corey Congilio says these extended arpeggios can power up your vamping
How to get your fingers fretboard ready by building your calluses the right way
In the blues-rock maestro's new GW column, he unpacks the core influence in his playing that came from listening to the original greats
Some of guitar’s biggest names swear by suspended chords. Learn why they’re not so sus after all…
If you have a guitar with a stop bar tailpiece, this changes everything
Is aluminum the future of guitar bodies? We put the Steelyjam Delta Junior, a hollow metal double cut with a single P-90, to the test
Following the launch of the Line Helix Stadium hardware, it's now Native's turn for a glow-up.
Epiphone iterates on the classic ES-355 with some stunning finishes and modern appointments
Does this John Mayer pedalboard mainstay still hold up to scrutiny in this day and age?
Big-box reverb workstations can bury their best sounds in menus. We put Strymon's dual-engine BigSky MX through its paces to see if it falls into the same trap
A more affordable way to gain entry to the factory floor
From stage-ready tube icons to powerful digital modellers, here's our pick of expert-tested combos for every budget and playing style
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Discover the best signature guitars tested by the experts at Guitar World, with options from PRS, Epiphone, Ibanez, and Fender for every budget and style
These sub-$500 acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Gun, or channel your inner Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
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