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Sam Ash announces it will be officially closing all its stores
The family-run music equipment chain has been forced to close its stores, with a closing-down sale currently ongoing
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Guitar Center’s new CEO explains why the firm’s future must prioritize premium guitars
Gabe Dalporto insists the firm needs to “evolve and execute better” in order to survive, and that it has forgotten who its core customer really is
How Raphael Saadiq moved to guitar and earned his new limited-edition Tele
The Grammy-winning producer has worked with the biggest names in music. He explains why the Telecaster has appeared on every album he’s ever worked on – and shares what he learned from Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Barry Gibb and countless others
5 Fender innovations that changed the world of guitar
From the first commercially produced solidbody guitar to the invention of the electric bass, the landscape of guitar would look very different without Fender’s monumental influence
After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?
After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?
Leo Fender didn’t think tonewoods made much difference to solidbody guitar tone
The electric guitar pioneer used pine, alder, ash, poplar, mahogany and more, but apparently deemed the tonal differences negligible
June 2024 Guitar World lesson videos
The one where Joe Bonamassa (vintage Flying V in hand) schools you on the brilliance of Albert King!
“John was constantly seeking better solutions, which manifested as astonishing woodwork and innovative electronics”: Remembering John Diggins – the luthier who built guitars for Tony Iommi and the first Red Special replica
Diggins was the mastermind behind Jaydee Custom Guitars and had over five decades of experience in making top-quality instruments
“Richard Fortus messaged me and said, ‘I’ve shown Slash your guitar and he likes it, too…’ After that, the phones didn’t stop”: How a small UK boutique builder became a Guns N’ Roses favorite and the next big name in retro-inspired electric guitars
Ivison Guitars has only been in business for six years, but its Dakota model has already headlined Glastonbury with Guns N’ Roses star Richard Fortus. Founder Neil Ivison shares its story
