Gibson’s Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-string revives a model from 1965 – with a key upgrade By Matt Owen published 2 May 24 The firm has brought back the style of the original 12-string Non-Reverse Firebird with a flash new color and a key functional tweak
Duane Eddy, 1938-2024 – the guitar world pays tribute By Matt Owen published 2 May 24 Joe Bonamassa, Ritchie Blackmore, Nancy Sinatra, Mick Fleetwood and more have all come out to honor the music and memory the King of Twang, who has died aged 86
Warren Haynes explains why having a great guitar tone is non-negotiable By Janelle Borg published 2 May 24 The Gov't Mule maestro also reveals his preference for guitars “that put up a fight” over ones that are easier to play
Vox amPlug3 High Gain review By Daryl Robertson published 2 May 24 Turn up the gain while keeping down the volume with Vox's ultimate high-gain practice solution
Best MIDI controllers for guitar 2024: goodbye to frantic pedal tapping and hello to seamless transitions By Joe Dean published 2 May 24 Our favorite MIDI controllers for all levels and budgets, with models from Gig Rig, Fender, Boss, Electro-Harmonix and more
Duane Eddy reflects on his signature sound, hanging with Elvis and the story behind his go-to Gretsch By Matt Parker published 2 May 24 In this 2018 interview, available online for the first time, Eddy discusses the lessons learned as one of the founders of rock ‘n’ roll guitar
Steve Morse on the key traits that give tube amps the edge over their digital counterparts By Phil Weller published 2 May 24 Morse is a notable champion of the Kemper, but he's sticking to his ENGL tube amp for live shows for one key reason
Sterling by Music Man’s first Joe Dart model is made-to-order and costs less than $400 By Matt Owen published 2 May 24 The Vulfpeck maestro's latest signature bass is another no-nonsense, minimalist workhorse – but it will only be available to order for a month
How to sound like IV from Sleep Token: "He likes long necks and heavy gauge strings, with 084-010s his set of choice to provide a thick, rounded tone" By Phil Weller published 2 May 24 IV's rig secrets revealed, from guitars and effects, to tones and tuning – plus, our pick of budget alternatives to his go-to gear
Duane Eddy, rock guitar pioneer, dies at 86 By Jackson Maxwell published 1 May 24 Hugely influential to the likes of George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and John Fogerty, the Gretsch-wielding legend was known for his unmistakable, twanging tone and smash instrumental hits like Rebel Rouser
Jon Bon Jovi has been reunited with the first guitar he ever owned, 45 years after he sold it By Phil Weller published 1 May 24 The singer wrote a song with the Univox Stratocaster copy for the band's forthcoming album, Forever
Guitarist proves anything can djent by ripping Meshuggah’s Bleed on a Tupperware By Phil Weller published 1 May 24 A Canadian guitarist has turned an empty Tupperware box into a guitar, bass, and full drum kit – and his jams are breaking the internet
Trev Lukather on the guitar lessons he learned from his dad, Steve Lukather By Matt Owen published 1 May 24 The Toto great advised his son to sharpen up a certain aspect of his playing – but then EVH, Neal Schon and David Gilmour entered the picture
Strymon’s BigSky MX promises to usher in the next generation of reverb pedal By Matt Parker published 30 April 24 The new reverb comes equipped with IR capability and a monster new chip that looks set to significantly expand the BigSky’s horizons
Veteran guitarist and producer Robin George dies at 68 By Janelle Borg published 30 April 24 George is best known for his 1985 single Heartline, and his work with Robert Plant, Pete Goalby, and Glenn Hughes
Jake Kiszka has started a new band – and they’re on tour with Greta Van Fleet right now By Matt Parker published 30 April 24 The collaboration between the GVF guitarist and Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin sees Kiszka flexing his lead vocals at points, while the two formidable players share guitar duties
Best guitar amp headphones 2024: 10 options for when the neighbors need a break By Amit Sharma last updated 30 April 24 From studio stalwarts, to fully fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for guitar amps, from Boss, Audio-Technica and more
Joe Satriani and Slash team up for anthemic riffs and “intense” solos on rock concept epic By Matt Owen published 30 April 24 Escape from the Machines – the latest single from Bear McCreary’s upcoming record, The Singularity – has been released as a Guitar World-exclusive premiere
Seymour Duncan issues reconfigured alt.metal Blackouts By Phil Weller published 30 April 24 The latest Blackouts set caters to alternative metal players who favor drop C# or lower tunings
Deep Purple share Portable Door – their first single with new guitarist Simon McBride By Matt Owen published 30 April 24 Portable Door marks the first new material from the rock institution since the departure of Steve Morse in 2022