Best desktop guitar amps 2023: 10 amplifiers for portable practice By Nick Guppy last updated 12 May 23 The desktop guitar amp market is getting crowded, but our top picks from Yamaha, Blackstar, Fender, and more might just be the finest money can buy
The worlds of reverb and tremolo come crashing together in Catalinbread's new Tremol8 pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 11 May 23 The Portland, Oregon firm's answer to the Strymon Flint and Fender Tre-Verb was inspired by the Fender Showman, but also features a wide variety of other tremolo/'verb effects, with plenty of tweakability, to boot
Takamine GD34CE BLK review By David Mead published 11 May 23 Based on the Takamine used by Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, the GD34CE has all of its stablemates' classic good looks on a budget. But how does it sound?
Best Marshall amps 2023: Our pick of amps for rock and beyond from Marshall's full range By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 11 May 23 From bedroom-friendly combos, to stage-ready heads, we count down the best Marshall amps you can buy right now
Best acoustic guitars 2023: 12 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities By Chris Corfield last updated 11 May 23 Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
Orianthi and Eric Johnson tackle technical issues and trade freestyle solos in searing cover of Never Make Your Move Too Soon By Matt Owen published 11 May 23 The two titans shared the stage at the Dallas International Guitar Festival and overcame a dodgy backline to take on the track released by B.B. King in 1978
How a Slash superfan ended up trading guitars with his hero… three times: “I was wondering if it was real life or if I’d died” By Amit Sharma published 11 May 23 Guitar collector Todd Puma shares the surprising story of how he came to own a trio of the Guns N’ Roses legend’s personal Les Pauls – and why he bought two of Gibson’s ultra-limited Murphy Lab Greeny models
Meet Fender’s latest Master Builder, who worked on its Game of Thrones guitars and some stunning signature models By Matt Parker published 11 May 23 Levi Perry joined the firm direct from high school and worked under the likes of Ron Thorn before his recent promotion
Jacob Collier shows off his custom-made Strandberg electric guitar – which only has five strings By Matt Owen published 11 May 23 The revered multi-instrumentalist and Steve Vai collaborator joins a long list of guitarists who have deemed six strings to be surplus to sonic requirements
Joe Satriani shares brutal photo of his fingers post-show – and seeks advice for the problem he's had ever since he started playing guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 10 May 23 "Getting worse," the maestro wrote of the wear and tear on his fretting hand, before adding that's it making him "look for new ways to play"
Empress Effects unveils updated Heavy Menace stompbox – its “most versatile distortion pedal ever” By Matt Owen published 10 May 23 An evolution of Empress's original Heavy distortion unit, the streamlined stompbox packs new features and updated controls into a more pedalboard-friendly enclosure
Electro-Harmonix’s most metal pedal yet: the Hell Melter takes the Boss HM-2 circuit to new extremes By Matt Parker published 10 May 23 The NYC firm’s take on the classic “chainsaw distortion pedal” offers even more gain and boost, and an untapped level of control
Nuno Bettencourt says he recorded with a seven-string for the first time on this new Extreme track By Matt Parker published 10 May 23 The shred legend says he stretched his wings and gave his N7 signature its recording debut on the band’s forthcoming album
Gibson might be bringing back Dave Grohl’s DG-335 signature guitar – and an Epiphone version could also be on the way By Matt Owen published 10 May 23 The brand's interim CEO Cesar Gueikian teased a revival of the Foo Fighters man's model in an Instagram Q&A, during which he also confirmed plans for an Epiphone Greeny
Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album will feature Peter Frampton, Richie Sambora, Warren Haynes, Gary Rossington and many more By Matt Owen published 10 May 23 The mammoth 30-track effort features nine originals and 21 rock anthem covers, and will also feature Ann Wilson, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Chris Stapleton, Melissa Etheridge and others
Billy Gibbons gets his pedals on Amazon – and his favorite brand starts at $15 By Jenna Scaramanga published 10 May 23 Larkin Poe’s Rebecca Lovell has revealed that, despite his boutique guitar and amp choices, the ZZ Top icon is obsessed with cheap mini pedals
Joe Bonamassa shares his favorite Gibson ES-335 licks in this exclusive lesson By Joe Bonamassa published 10 May 23 Learn some soloing tips from Mr Bonamassa as he takes his 1961 Gibson ES-335 up the dusty end to show you what the legendary semi-hollow can do
Michael Landau recalls recording guitar in front of David Gilmour: “Playing for Pink Floyd was one of the most bizarre things ever” By Matt Owen published 9 May 23 The session heavyweight was once brought onboard to record a lead line that Gilmour “didn’t want to do”
Fender debuts the Steve Lacy “People Pleaser”, a signature Stratocaster with a built-in fuzz circuit By Jackson Maxwell published 9 May 23 The pop/R&B guitarist and super-producer's Mexican-made signature model also boasts noiseless pickups and a host of striking visual appointments – including a unique Chaos Burst finish
Best bass amps 2023: killer low-end amplification options for bassists By Jonathan Horsley last updated 9 May 23 Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more