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[IMG: Billy Duffy]
Duffy’s timing could hardly have been worse
[IMG: Yvette Young]
The guitarist lifts the veil on her chance appearance in a 2021 Super Bowl commercial and keeps it real about the trappings of virality
[IMG: Distortion Inc Indigo Sludge]
The pedal captures the iconic sound of their Indigo Ranch era and will release in limited numbers
[IMG: Alex Lifeson]
Lifeson has become a digital modeling convert in recent years after IK Multimedia cloned his amp collection – and the results blew him away
[IMG: Paul Gilbert]
Gilbert may be a master shredder, but even he realizes the importance of practicing restraint
[IMG: Harley Benton ST-Modern HH and HSS 2026]
The ST-Modern HH returns in cool metallic finishes offering shred on a budget, and the ST-Modern Plus HSS in Dark Purple Sparkle gets a right-handed release
[IMG: ATHENS, GA - JUNE 07: Sean Lennon of The Claypool Lennon Delirium performs at The Georgia Theatre on June 7, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)]
“I probably have a little more facility with my fingers than my dad – but I don’t think I’m as good a songwriter as him!” Sean Lennon on too many pedals, embracing Acoustasonics, and caring for his dad’s instruments
He’s glad Yoko Ono stopped him playing John Lennon’s guitars at the age of 12, as he looks forward to touring the new Claypool Lennon Delirium album, using as little gear as he can get away with
[IMG: Kiki Wong performs live with Smashing Pumpkins in London, 2025]
“Billy has been an incredible mentor... He has such a vast knowledge of pedals”: Smashing Pumpkins’ Kiki Wong on how Billy Corgan led her down the stompbox rabbit hole
Kiki Wong discusses her pedalboard strategy for nailing classic Pumpkins tones and credits Corgan as a bona-fide guru of effects
[IMG: PRS Silver Sky and Fender Stratocaster]
“The company disagrees with Fender’s assessment”: PRS has been hit by a cease-and-desist from Fender – bringing John Mayer’s Silver Sky into the center of the S-style legal dispute
This has now become the highest-profile case of the entire dispute, and could well be one of the most hotly contested

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[IMG: Slash performs onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.]
“I was starting to get tired – as much as I hate to say it – of the very predictable Marshall sound”: Slash took his new favorite amp brand on the Guns N’ Roses tour without telling anyone
Slash pivoted from Marshall to Magnatone in a high profile move back in 2023
[IMG: Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings perform onstage]
“Lenny Kravitz and Prince were doing American Woman. Two of my all-time favorite artists, and there they were, jamming stuff that came out of our heads”: Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings on the Guess Who’s fight to return to the stage
Bachman and Cummings talk favorite songs, cherished guitars and what it means to be back as the Guess Who after years of legal struggles
[IMG: Gary Klebe]
“Gene Simmons said we were his new favorite band. He wanted us to do a record – and to do things we didn’t want to”: Gary Klebe on Shoes’ near miss with the Kiss star, inspiring Butch Vig into production, and how his band got with Hamer
He’s learned to live with his band’s “power pop” label, finally released a solo album, and knows the one piece of advice that should always be ignored if you’re a producer – even if it comes from Steve Albini
[IMG: Billy Duffy]
Duffy’s timing could hardly have been worse
Guitarists
[IMG: Yvette Young]
The guitarist lifts the veil on her chance appearance in a 2021 Super Bowl commercial and keeps it real about the trappings of virality
Guitarists
[IMG: Distortion Inc Indigo Sludge]
The pedal captures the iconic sound of their Indigo Ranch era and will release in limited numbers
Guitar Pedals
[IMG: Alex Lifeson]
Lifeson has become a digital modeling convert in recent years after IK Multimedia cloned his amp collection – and the results blew him away
Guitarists
[IMG: Paul Gilbert]
Gilbert may be a master shredder, but even he realizes the importance of practicing restraint

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Guitarists
[IMG: Harley Benton ST-Modern HH and HSS 2026]
The ST-Modern HH returns in cool metallic finishes offering shred on a budget, and the ST-Modern Plus HSS in Dark Purple Sparkle gets a right-handed release
Electric Guitars
Our gear experts track down the best weekly deals on guitar gear, bringing you hand-picked savings on guitars, pedals, amps, and more
Guitar Gear
[IMG: Paul McCartney and Paul Mescal comp]
Mescal is set to portray Macca on the big screen, which afforded him a guitar lesson with the man himself
Guitarists
[IMG: Tosin Abasi - Music Man Kaizen]
The Kaizen – which Abasi designed in collaboration with Ernie Ball Music Man – looks to drag guitar design into a bold new future
Electric Guitars
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[IMG: Bill Laswell performs with the band Praxis at the Vegoose music festival at Sam Boyd Stadium]
The visionary producer also had his say on Lemmy, Paul Simon, and his failed studio session with Jaco Pastorius
Bassists
[IMG: Reb Beach takes a solo on his Suhr S-style]
With both his star bands calling it quits, the ace sideman finds himself at a career crossroads. But which path will he choose – jazz-fusion or stand-up comedy?
Guitarists
[IMG: Sully Erna performs onstage with Godsmack at the Columbiahalle in Berlin, Germany on October 16, 2022]
The Gibson devotee reveals why he's feeling excited about working with new lead player Sam Koltun, discusses the photo that made him want a Les Paul, explains why he won’t use amp modelers, and tells you why you should play drums
Guitarists
[IMG: Monolord perform live at the Royal Albert Hall.]
Neverending finds the venerable Gothenburg trio expand their sound under the supervision of Tool producer Sylvia Massy, adding light and shade to those riffs – and more guitars
Guitarists
[IMG: Jared James Nichols sits with his Epiphone signature Les Paul Custom]
On this year’s Louder Than Fate, Nichols is spreading his creative wings, and – with some help from a one-of-one amp made for Jeff Beck – venturing into new musical pastures
Guitarists
[IMG: Adam Nolly Getgood onstage with Sikth at Manchester Academy]
Former bassist for Periphery, Getgood pinpoints the pickup selection and pick technique he’s been using onstage with Sikth
Bassists
[IMG: Scottish guitarist Stuart Adamson, with the band]
Bruce Watson shares the story of a guitar that encapsulates the time Big Country tried to break America – before they took their Scot rock sound to Moscow
Guitarists
[IMG: Tyler Bates performs live]
The guitarist and film score composer has had a varied career – but he can’t seem to escape one amp and a “god box” pedal
Guitarists
[IMG: Eric Johnson plays his Strat onstage at a hometown show in Austin, TX.]
The guitar-tone guru reflects on the instruments that have passed through his hands, and offers some advice for anyone shopping for a new guitar
Guitarists
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[IMG: A PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone guitar lying on a wooden floor with a guitar cable trailed nearby]
One of the biggest names in pop delivers a first signature electric that bridges the gap between open chords and heavy metal chugs
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Fender Vintera III Early]
Fender's cult classic offset, beloved by The Beatles and beyond, is back and supposedly better than ever
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Faith Nomad Mini-Neptune]
This scaled-down Neptune is worlds apart from some of its travel guitar competition
Acoustic Guitars
We check out the top Squier guitars, including the Classic Vibe series, Affinity series, Debut models, and Paranormal series guitars
Electric Guitars
[IMG: The PRS DGT Semi-Hollow Dave Grissom signature model]
After testing the water with a limited-edition version, PRS has added David Grissom’s semi-hollow signature to the Core lineup. But are we worthy?
Electric Guitars
[IMG: A vintage 1969 Telecaster Thinline electric guitar, taken on March 4, 2019.]
The world's first mass-produced electric inspired overdrive pedals, brought the best out of Fender's black-panel combos and pairs very nicely with a splash of some spring reverb
Guitar Gear
[IMG: EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre Analog Tube Preamp]
EarthQuaker Devices and Dr Z join forces for a tube-based preamp and boost with flexible connectivity
Guitar Pedals
[IMG: Gibson PAF pickups]
Stuart Robson of Sunbear Pickups has spent countless days obsessing over the secrets of the O.G. Gibson humbucker. He says there's something special about the 1957 variant
Guitar Pickups
[IMG: JHS Pedals Coyote]
A fascinating lost octave fuzz gets a reissue
Effects & Pedals
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[IMG: A still from Corey Congilio]
Because you can't have enough exit ramps from traditional blues phrases, here's how you can use the notes of a dominant 7 chord to spice up your solos
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Keith Richards plays Micawber: The inclusion of open strings within chords played in standard tuning can produce unique and inspiring sonic variations, as players such as Richards have shown]
Because sometimes retuning your guitar is, well, a pain in the backside – and there are workarounds
Chords
[IMG: Charlie Star performs live with an acoustic guitar.]
The Blackberry Smoke frontman goes unplugged to give us a lesson in the fingerstyle techniques he applies in his day job
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Brett Garsed]
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
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Joe Bonamassa holds up two vintage Les Pauls]
In this lesson, the blues maestro demonstrates how pickup choice affects the tone and can be used for different purposes
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Glen Phillips playing guitar onstage]
Australian metal veteran Glen Phillips on what he wished he knew when he was starting out
Musical Tips & Advice
[IMG: David Gilmour and Keith Richards playing against the headline:]
David Gilmour, Keith Richards & Taylor Swift all do this…
Techniques
[IMG: Mike Stringer of Spiritbox]
Your 21st-century metal workshop is in session, as Stringer shows you how to play Spiritbox's Holy Roller
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Big Bill Broonzy plays some acoustic blues in this deep contrast B/W archive image.]
Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional
Techniques
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[IMG: A PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone guitar lying on a wooden floor with a guitar cable trailed nearby]
One of the biggest names in pop delivers a first signature electric that bridges the gap between open chords and heavy metal chugs
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Fender Vintera III Early]
Fender's cult classic offset, beloved by The Beatles and beyond, is back and supposedly better than ever
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Faith Nomad Mini-Neptune]
This scaled-down Neptune is worlds apart from some of its travel guitar competition
Acoustic Guitars
[IMG: The PRS DGT Semi-Hollow Dave Grissom signature model]
After testing the water with a limited-edition version, PRS has added David Grissom’s semi-hollow signature to the Core lineup. But are we worthy?
Electric Guitars
[IMG: EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre Analog Tube Preamp]
EarthQuaker Devices and Dr Z join forces for a tube-based preamp and boost with flexible connectivity
Guitar Pedals
[IMG: JHS Pedals Coyote]
A fascinating lost octave fuzz gets a reissue
Effects & Pedals
[IMG: Fender Vintera III Mid]
Shifting the focus from the highlights of a decade to more specific years, Fender updates its Vintera range in a way that will please those who get a kick out of attention to vintage aesthetics
Electric Guitars
[IMG: A Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 lying on a distressed white floor with a guitar cable plugged into it]
Jackson's new Gojira signature model is a premium tool for modern metal, with an unwieldy form factor
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Walrus Audio Mantle]
Walrus and Ian Martin Allison's stompbox collaboration puts studio-grade preamp processing into a pedal
Effects & Pedals
We check out the top Squier guitars, including the Classic Vibe series, Affinity series, Debut models, and Paranormal series guitars
Electric Guitars
I break down the best modeling amps available, covering a range of budgets, brands and sizes
Guitar Amps
My top picks of small guitar amps that pack a punch and let you practice when you're short on space
Guitar Amps
[IMG: A Gretsch parlor guitar]
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Cleaning a blue PRS guitar]
Keep your instrument in its prime with my pick of the best cleaning kits and maintenance tools
Accessories
[IMG: A Cordoba ukulele at an angle on a yellow background]
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
Ukuleles
[IMG: A heavily worn Boss BD-2 Blues Driver overdrive pedal on a wooden floor]
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
Effects & Pedals
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
Multi-effects Pedals
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
Electric Guitars

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Electric Guitar Reviews
[IMG: One of the Eye of Florence guitars]
Sponsor Content Created With Paoletti Guitars
After converting Sting, Johnny Depp, and Richie Sambora into fans, Paoletti is dazzling guitar enthusiasts and art collectors from Anaheim all the way to Dubai with The Eye of Florence: eight handmade guitars inspired by the stained-glass windows that crown Brunelleschi’s Dome at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Harley Benton ST-Modern HH and HSS 2026]
The ST-Modern HH returns in cool metallic finishes offering shred on a budget, and the ST-Modern Plus HSS in Dark Purple Sparkle gets a right-handed release
Electric Guitars
[IMG: A PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone guitar lying on a wooden floor with a guitar cable trailed nearby]
One of the biggest names in pop delivers a first signature electric that bridges the gap between open chords and heavy metal chugs
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Tosin Abasi - Music Man Kaizen]
The Kaizen – which Abasi designed in collaboration with Ernie Ball Music Man – looks to drag guitar design into a bold new future
Electric Guitars
[IMG: Fender Vintera III Early]
Fender's cult classic offset, beloved by The Beatles and beyond, is back and supposedly better than ever
Electric Guitars
[IMG: PRS Silver Sky and Fender Stratocaster]
This has now become the highest-profile case of the entire dispute, and could well be one of the most hotly contested

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Electric Guitars
[IMG: Fender Stratocaster]
Fender might not be declaring war after all – but if its legal campaign succeeds, the guitar market will change forever

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Electric Guitars
[IMG: Pro Series Signature Wes Borland King V KV]
Borland’s Custom Shop V started out as a left-handed factory reject – and this signature reissue replicates it in all its glory
Electric Guitars
We check out the top Squier guitars, including the Classic Vibe series, Affinity series, Debut models, and Paranormal series guitars
Electric Guitars
[IMG: The PRS DGT Semi-Hollow Dave Grissom signature model]
After testing the water with a limited-edition version, PRS has added David Grissom’s semi-hollow signature to the Core lineup. But are we worthy?
Electric Guitars
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[IMG: Paul Gilbert]
1Why Paul Gilbert started prioritizing quality songwriting over crazy guitar solos2Harley Benton’s refreshed and relaunched ST-Modern HH goes all-in on value3Slash took his new favorite amp brand on the Guns N’ Roses tour without telling anyone4Sully Erna is optimistic for Godsmack 2.0, and he can't wait for you to hear their new guitarist 5Sean Lennon on too many pedals, embracing Acoustasonics, and caring for his dad’s instruments

[IMG: Billy Duffy]
Duffy’s timing could hardly have been worse
Guitarists
[IMG: Yvette Young]
The guitarist lifts the veil on her chance appearance in a 2021 Super Bowl commercial and keeps it real about the trappings of virality
Guitarists
[IMG: Kiki Wong performs live with Smashing Pumpkins in London, 2025]
Kiki Wong discusses her pedalboard strategy for nailing classic Pumpkins tones and credits Corgan as a bona-fide guru of effects
Guitarists
[IMG: Reb Beach takes a solo on his Suhr S-style]
With both his star bands calling it quits, the ace sideman finds himself at a career crossroads. But which path will he choose – jazz-fusion or stand-up comedy?
Guitarists
[IMG: Alex Lifeson]
Lifeson has become a digital modeling convert in recent years after IK Multimedia cloned his amp collection – and the results blew him away
Guitarists
[IMG: Paul Gilbert]
Gilbert may be a master shredder, but even he realizes the importance of practicing restraint

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Guitarists
[IMG: Slash performs onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.]
Slash pivoted from Marshall to Magnatone in a high profile move back in 2023
Guitarists
[IMG: Sully Erna performs onstage with Godsmack at the Columbiahalle in Berlin, Germany on October 16, 2022]
The Gibson devotee reveals why he's feeling excited about working with new lead player Sam Koltun, discusses the photo that made him want a Les Paul, explains why he won’t use amp modelers, and tells you why you should play drums
Guitarists
[IMG: ATHENS, GA - JUNE 07: Sean Lennon of The Claypool Lennon Delirium performs at The Georgia Theatre on June 7, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images)]
He’s glad Yoko Ono stopped him playing John Lennon’s guitars at the age of 12, as he looks forward to touring the new Claypool Lennon Delirium album, using as little gear as he can get away with
Guitarists
[IMG: Paul McCartney and Paul Mescal comp]
Mescal is set to portray Macca on the big screen, which afforded him a guitar lesson with the man himself
Guitarists
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[IMG: Billy Duffy]
1Billy Duffy on the one guitar he wish he never sold2Bill Laswell on Lemmy, Paul Simon, and his failed studio session with Jaco Pastorius3Yvette Young on ending up in a Super Bowl commercial she didn't know about – and the realities of going viral4Korn have released another pedal that channels the sound of their genre-defining debut record5Smashing Pumpkins’ Kiki Wong on how Billy Corgan led her down the stompbox rabbit hole

[IMG: A still from Corey Congilio]
Because you can't have enough exit ramps from traditional blues phrases, here's how you can use the notes of a dominant 7 chord to spice up your solos
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Charlie Star performs live with an acoustic guitar.]
The Blackberry Smoke frontman goes unplugged to give us a lesson in the fingerstyle techniques he applies in his day job
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Brett Garsed]
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
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Joe Bonamassa holds up two vintage Les Pauls]
In this lesson, the blues maestro demonstrates how pickup choice affects the tone and can be used for different purposes
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Mike Stringer of Spiritbox]
Your 21st-century metal workshop is in session, as Stringer shows you how to play Spiritbox's Holy Roller
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Corey Congilio]
In his inaugural Guitar World column, the great Corey Congilio demonstrates how all players can benefit from a technique borrowed from country players
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Charlie Starr wears shades and plays a Gibson Les Paul Junior onstage with Blackberry Smoke]
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist gives us a lesson in how to sound like you've got a B-Bender, even if you don't
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Philip Sayce]
Turbocharge your fretting hand stretches, screaming bends and blues-rock intensity with the core techniques that shaped Philip Sayce’s signature sound
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Mike Stringer wear a black hoodie and stands in a field of straw-colored long grass with trees in the background. He is holding an Aristides seven-string guitar.]
In his debut GW column, the prog-metal master teaches you the punishing seven-string string-skipping techniques behind Spiritbox’s Jaded
Artist Lessons
[IMG: Paul Gilbert with an Ibanez guitar]
Paul was a student and a tutor at LA's G.I.T. (Guitar Institute of Technology). Here are the shred secrets he learned there – and taught
Artist Lessons
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1DOD and Morley team up for the triple threat Wah-ocTo-Fuzz pedal2How Jared James Nichols took Blues Power to Dave Grohl's Studio 606 and super-sized his sound3Steve Morse on how a gear nightmare lead him to Ernie Ball4Fender is finally speaking out on its cease-and-desist strategy5Wes Borland’s Jackson King V went from factory floor reject to Limp Bizkit icon – now it’s been released as a signature guitar