Latest articles by Janelle Borg
From guitar straps to wireless systems, I've scoured the internet for the best guitar accessory deals this Cyber Monday so you don't have to
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned player, there's one universal truth that unites us all: guitar accessories – now's your chance to nab some favorites at a heavily discounted price
This Jim Root-approved hardtail Fender Strat is now 30% off for Cyber Monday – and it's your very last chance to buy this super-rare model
The Slipknot guitarist described it as “pretty much an all-around versatile guitar outta the box” – now’s your chance to join Root’s ranks and get your hands on this limited-edition hardtail Strat
Harley Benton is the champion of cheap guitars and gear, but I just spotted these dirt-cheap Cyber Monday deals that make them even cheaper
From guitars to amp bundles, Harley Benton is taking budget-friendly to the next level with these discounts...
Public service announcement: Fender straps have been discounted to as little as $5 for Cyber Monday – but not for much longer
From Hawaii-inspired straps to camo-patterned ones, these Fender straps feature a rock-solid combo of quality, price, and design
Years of testing capos on tour led me to this Fender x Kyser Quick-Change electric guitar capo – and it's massively discounted for Black Friday
Tried and tested on a wide range of guitar models, these stylish and discounted accessories come in stunning Daphne Blue and Shell Pink colorways – a perfect gift for the aesthetically inclined guitarist
Schecter’s stunning Traditional Pro guitars nod to its ’80s custom shop legacy – but Sweetwater is knocking 40% off the list price for Black Friday
Take a page from the playbooks of Robert Smith and Machine Gun Kelly with this Schecter model, which successfully pairs retro aesthetic flair with modern specs
I've toured globally with this Fender cable and it hasn't let me down – and now you can buy it for a crazy-low price
Time to add a touch of color (and quality) to your setup for just $12.99 with this Professional Series Tweed cable
Nita Strauss just told us this is her favourite mini amp – and it's on sale this Cyber Weekend
The Positive Grid Spark GO is an all-in-one practice amp, Bluetooth speaker and recording interface – in a pocket- or purse-sized package
Epiphone’s Taylor Swift acoustic guitars are here – but they’re not what we were expecting (and they’re already sold out)
Swift’s new guitar launch counters recent knock-off models claimed to be owned or signed by the world’s biggest pop artist
Knocked Loose and Poppy shock late-night TV viewers with hell-raising performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The rapidly rising band delivered a pyrotechnic, mosh pit-fueled set that shone a bright spotlight on modern hardcore genres. But the late-night TV beatdown wasn't to everyone's tastes
A 1968 Gibson Les Paul played by Free's Paul Kossoff is up for auction
The guitar was owned by Arthur Ramm from the British prog rock band Beckett, and was originally a Les Paul Gold Top before being converted to a Burst around 1969-70
How The Linda Lindas’ Bela Salazer got her first electric guitar for free
Salazar and co-guitarist Lucia de la Garza's first guitars were instrumental in helping them write their own, and The Linda Lindas', early songs
Courtney Love on why Echo & the Bunnymen's Will Sergeant is her “favorite guitarist on Earth”
Love also reveals that a new solo album – her first since 2004’s America’s Sweetheart – is well in the works
Sum 41's Deryck Whibley plays Steve Jones’ Sex Pistols Les Paul at the band's last-ever European show
The storied guitar, which sold for $390,000 at auction earlier this year, was recently played by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Yungblud
Matteo Mancuso on why nobody in the contemporary guitar scene can afford a bad gig
Mancuso is one of this year's breakout stars – but with a brighter spotlight comes the added online (and offline) pressure to be consistent without fail
Kim Deal on why she has always been both a guitarist and a bassist
Deal had been hounded by the narrative that, aside from a couple of songs, she was never “allowed” to write songs with the Pixies – now, she's setting the record straight
Lady Gaga guitarist Tim Stewart shines as the pop icon unveils a Suhr-fueled take on her recent single
In the video for this new version of Disease, Stewart can be spotted wielding a Olympic White Suhr Classic JM
L7's Donita Sparks on why she opted to play a Flying V – despite it being a “shredder guitar”
The Flying V has accompanied Sparks throughout her journey with L7 – including some of the band's most career-defining moments, such as their 1994 Glastonbury appearance and their notorious 1992 Reading set
Behringer has just released its own Klon clone – and at $69, it's one of the most affordable you can buy
While many brands have tried their hand at a Klon clone, Behringer has released a budget-friendly, downsized version with many of the original's specs
One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande
The guitarist in question was playing a show in Los Angeles, when he spotted Mayer admiring his guitar work from afar
John Frusciante’s former guitar tech on the moment he realized the guitarist could be rejoining the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top-tier guitar tech Dave Lee reveals how he got to know about Frusciante's plans to return to the Chili Peppers
Alex Van Halen on the first time he and Eddie met David Lee Roth at a show that nearly ended in violence
Pre-Van Halen fame, the brothers were scheduled to play a gig at a local park – only to get replaced by Roth’s band at the last minute
Pat Smear’s first Nirvana appearance almost didn’t happen – because of his guitar
Smear had bought a 1982 Charvel when he was playing with Nina Hagen – but the guitar didn't quite impress the Nirvana troupe
