Dweezil Zappa issues update on his What the Hell Was I Thinking? mega-track By Phil Weller published 3 May 24 The track features solos from “at least 40” superstar guitarists, and its mastermind says finishing the 35-years-in-the-making mammoth is now a big focus
Buzz Osborne thinks Jimi Hendrix is one of the best guitarists of all time – but says his technique was “wrong” By Matt Owen published 3 May 24 “Hendrix played weird!” says the Melvins maestro
Gilby Clarke is selling his Guns N’ Roses, Slash’s Snakepit and Heart gear on Reverb By Phil Weller published 3 May 24 Clarke is clearing out his inventory, with everything from a guitar that featured in Slash’s Snakepit videos to amps and pedals all up for grabs
Guitar World deals of the week: get $600 off a Jackson, up to 15% off Fender Player Series, plus loads more big savings on gear By Matt McCracken published 3 May 24 The spring sales may be over, but we've managed to scope out loads of great deals from Jackson, Fender, Electro-Harmonix, and more
Everything you need to know about fretwraps: what are they and do you need one? By Matt McCracken published 3 May 24 Get the low down on this simple yet essential tool for guitarists
Sam Ash announces it will be officially closing all its stores By Phil Weller published 3 May 24 The family-run music equipment chain has been forced to close its stores, with a closing-down sale currently ongoing
Slash explains why he used a Strat to cover a Peter Green track on his new blues album By Matt Owen published 3 May 24 The Les Paul loyalist dipped into his Fender collection for the new album, which was also recorded using a '50s Telecaster
How a gift from Mike McCready helped change St. Vincent’s relationship with the Strat By Janelle Borg published 3 May 24 Listen to the song that St. Vincent reveals begged for a Strat moment
Human Technologies’ first-ever stompbox promises to cram “dozens of expensive high-end vintage pedals in one little box” By Phil Weller published 2 May 24 Hand-built in Northern Ireland, this new pedal offers greater control of pre- and post-gain staging to make a highly tweakable and transparent overdrive
“One of the most affordable Klon clones out there, and easily the most entertaining”: JHS Pedals Notaklön review By Matt Owen published 2 May 24 Every pedal brand under the sun seems to have its own take on the Klon Centaur, but JHS Pedals has put a unique twist on the drive. This one you, the player, build yourself
Primus' Les Claypool and Ler LaLonde were just forced to play a gig with brand new gear from Guitar Center By Janelle Borg published 2 May 24 The instruments the band purchased and played onstage are now set to be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to St. Judes Children’s Hospital
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