Latest articles by Janelle Borg
Tommy Emmanuel recalls his final moments with guitar legend Les Paul
The acoustic great pays homage to Les Paul's dedication to leveling up his playing, even when he was well into his 90s
Guitarist plays Green Day classic at Liverpool's Cavern Club – only to discover Billie Joe Armstrong was filming his set
Resident performer Callum McMorran thought it was just another Tuesday – turns out Billie Joe Armstrong had been watching his performance
Dickey Betts' legacy to be celebrated in star-studded tribute concert
In Memory of Dickey Betts will take place on February 28 at the Allman Brothers Band's stronghold of Macon, Georgia
Sue Foley explains why your picking hand is the key to great guitar tone
Decent equipment helps – but, according to Foley, the picking hand is the crux of achieving a great guitar tone
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are recording their regular jam sessions – but remain tight-lipped about what they’re using them for
The Rush legends discuss revisiting the band's repertoire – and even coming up with brand-new jams – during these sessions
Sophie Lloyd on the time she met Joe Bonamassa – her childhood guitar hero
Lloyd looks back on the time her dad would play Joe Bonamassa records while driving her to school
Tony Levin on playing for Pink Floyd in the post-Roger Waters era
The session icon discusses working with David Gilmour – and reveals he was asked to tour with Pink Floyd after his session work on 1987's A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Sophie Lloyd names the guitarist who overhauled her perspective on what makes a good solo
Lloyd may be known for her shredding playing style – but learning Comfortably Numb proved to be a revelation for her technique
Orianthi used a $219 practice amp to play in front of millions on live TV
The Aussie virtuoso ditched big rigs for a portable 1x8" practice amp for one of her biggest shows last year – and asserts small amps can still pack a punch
Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen
Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity
Scottish guitarist relearns how to play guitar with one arm after severe stroke
Tony Romaine spent months relearning how to walk after suffering a stroke that left him unable to move – but was determined to relearn guitar and start gigging again
YouTuber sets the record straight on Harley Benton guitars – and debunks the main misconceptions about the budget-friendly brand
The Thomann-owned brand is renowned for its affordable guitar gear and cheaper alternatives to established models
Slayer's Kerry King reveals who he thinks is the most “overlooked” guitarist in metal
The metal icon also names his top five guitarists of all time
“Is this guitar worth the $1,500 I paid for it? No way”: YouTuber buys Trump guitar – and is surprised by what he finds
The LP-style guitar, officially endorsed by Donald J. Trump, became the subject of a cease-and-desist order from Gibson due to its striking resemblance to the brand's iconic Les Paul shape
Gary Moore's son pays homage Thin Lizzy's dual guitar sound on his debut solo single
Jack Moore shares that the track was written while he was touring Europe paying tribute to his father's blues legacy
Terry Date recalls Dimebag’s unconventional approach to tone in the studio
The Pantera producer reveals the (sometimes extreme) measures Dime would take to achieve his desired tone
The Grateful Dead on Jerry Garcia’s lasting impact on their legacy – and how they felt the band couldn’t go on without him
The band looked back on lead guitarist Jerry Garcia’s pivotal role when they received this year’s prestigious Kennedy Center Honor
Spinal Tap II director teases what we can expect from the long-awaited sequel
Spinal Tap are ready to reunite… with a little help from Paul McCartney and Elton John
Watch the Grateful Dead and Bonnie Raitt receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors – as they're covered by Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile
The musicians were honored alongside Francis Ford Coppola and Arturo Sandoval in an event that took place on December 8 and aired yesterday on CBS
The best guitar albums of 2024
The guitar albums that had the biggest impact in the guitar world and beyond, as chosen by GW editors and pro players
Radiohead's Colin Greenwood on who he considers the best rhythm guitarist he's ever played with
The Radiohead bassist also reflects on what makes Thom Yorke's guitar playing different from Jonny Greenwood's
Blackpink’s Rosé on the acoustic guitar she bought when she was 14 and played at the most important audition of her life
The girl group member-turned-solo artist recalls buying the guitar that played a key role in landing her a spot in Blackpink
Why are D'Addario strings color-coded? CEO Jim D'Addario reveals the story behind the innovation
In the early '90s, buying guitar strings meant excessive packaging – until D'Addario had a light bulb moment that changed the game
