The G&L Rampage – the guitar beloved by Jerry Cantrell – is officially making a return By Matt Owen published 12 June 24 The rebooted Rampage 24, due later this year, will revive one of grunge's most influential instruments
Marcus Miller reveals the primary reason why Anthony Jackson started putting him forward for sessions By Janelle Borg published 12 June 24 Despite its popularity in the late ’70s, Anthony Jackson disliked the bass technique Miller was specializing in
That time Adrian Belew DIY aged his Strat with a screwdriver, spray paint and motor oil By Matt Owen published 12 June 24 Belew bought a brown sunburst Strat to take on tour with Frank Zappa – but it wasn't deemed fit for purpose until going through a drastic cosmetic overhaul
Robert Trujillo on going from teenage Sabbath fan to Ozzy's bassist By Janelle Borg published 12 June 24 Robert Trujillo recalls the pinch-me moment Ozzy Osbourne told him to play as loud as he wanted to play
The Strat turns 70 and the return of the cooler-than-ever Creed – only in the new Guitar World By Damian Fanelli published 12 June 24 Featuring new interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, Buddy Guy, Alex Lifeson, Adrian Belew, Tom Morello, Yngwie Malmsteen and Mick Mars and a review of the new PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100 amp
Les Paul was once approached by Leo Fender to work together on a solidbody electric guitar By Matt Owen published 11 June 24 Before Gibson finally decided to work with Paul, the guitar innovator was sounded out by one of the firm's biggest competitors
“I used to play Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne songs in backyard parties when I was 16. And then all of a sudden, I’m playing in his band”: Robert Trujillo on going from teenage Sabbath fan to Ozzy's bassist By Janelle Borg
The G&L Rampage – the guitar beloved by Jerry Cantrell – is officially making a return By Matt Owen published 12 June 24 The rebooted Rampage 24, due later this year, will revive one of grunge's most influential instruments
Marcus Miller reveals the primary reason why Anthony Jackson started putting him forward for sessions By Janelle Borg published 12 June 24 Despite its popularity in the late ’70s, Anthony Jackson disliked the bass technique Miller was specializing in
That time Adrian Belew DIY aged his Strat with a screwdriver, spray paint and motor oil By Matt Owen published 12 June 24 Belew bought a brown sunburst Strat to take on tour with Frank Zappa – but it wasn't deemed fit for purpose until going through a drastic cosmetic overhaul
The Strat turns 70 and the return of the cooler-than-ever Creed – only in the new Guitar World By Damian Fanelli published 12 June 24 Featuring new interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, Buddy Guy, Alex Lifeson, Adrian Belew, Tom Morello, Yngwie Malmsteen and Mick Mars and a review of the new PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100 amp
Les Paul was once approached by Leo Fender to work together on a solidbody electric guitar By Matt Owen published 11 June 24 Before Gibson finally decided to work with Paul, the guitar innovator was sounded out by one of the firm's biggest competitors
Crazy Tube Circuit’s faultless five-star Klon/Dumble dual overdrive has just been given a serious upgrade – but stock is limited By Phil Weller published 11 June 24 The Unobtanium Raw, which offers a faithful Klon Centaur and two Dumble amp voicing recreations, is here – but it won’t be for long
Mark Tremonti reveals one of Creed's biggest hits was spontaneously written in front of 4,000 people By Matt Owen published 11 June 24 The track has helped spearhead Creed’s resurgence in recent years, and is used as a rallying anthem by two major sporting institutions
Gibson’s Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior signature upgrades the stock LPJ in just about every way By Matt Parker published 11 June 24 A Starr is reborn as the Blackberry Smoke frontman and champion of the Les Paul Junior gets his own Gibson signature model
Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan on the moment he met Slash… and his pet snake By Janelle Borg published 11 June 24 Duff McKagan recalls a teenage Slash bringing along an unexpected guest to their first-ever meeting
“Space Guitar has to be heard to be believed. If one track could carve a path up to and beyond Hendrix, this is it”: The life and times of Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson, the true guitar original who inspired Zappa and SRV – plus Ice Cube, Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige By Denny Ilett
DIIV’s Zachary Cole Smith and Andrew Bailey on pedalboard expansionism and shoegaze’s trippy future By Phil Weller published 12 June 24 With pedalboards crowded with dirt boxes, samplers and amps cranked, DIIV are steering shoegaze into bold new soundscapes
Meet Sabastiside, the innovative rhythm king who loves $200 guitars By Phil Weller published 12 June 24 After ditching shred to focus on rhythm playing, the progressive metal guitarist has developed an innovative “hybrid rasgueado” technique
Best mini amps for guitar 2024: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone By Matt McCracken last updated 12 June 24 Short on space? Practice anywhere with these small guitar amps that pack a punch
“It’s not about playing whatever the lowest note available is”: Listen to John Paul Jones’ isolated bass on Led Zeppelin’s Ramble On By Nick Wells published 12 June 24 Recorded in 1969 when John Paul Jones was just 23, Ramble On stands apart from the rocked-out blues songs that dominate Led Zeppelin II
Squier’s new Limited Edition Classic Vibe models are so desirable, I broke my decade-long guitar buying ban. So how did they get me hooked? By Matt Parker published 12 June 24 I usually stand strong in the face of guitar-maker’s marketing tricks, but firms are finding new ways of making affordable lines tempting
The Meters’ George Porter Jr on surviving Hurricane Katrina, the subtleties of New Orleans funk and his unusual slap style By Nick Wells published 12 June 24 According to George Porter Jr., his job as a bassist is to tie the groove and the rhythm together
The Guitar World team dishes out some encouraging words about learning the guitar By Daryl Robertson published 12 June 24 Members of our team dish out some encouraging words for newbie players and share the advice they wish they had known at the beginning of their playing careers
Up close and personal with the 1965 Gibson EB-6D – the super-rare bass that looks like an SG By David Davidson published 12 June 24 Well Strung Guitars' David Davidson introduces us to a bona fide oddball – an electric bass with six strings and two pickups that was never a big hit for Gibson… but was played by Elvis
How to restring a classical guitar By Jack Ellis published 11 June 24 Our easy step-by-step guide to changing the nylon strings on your classical guitar – with pictures
How to play Come As You Are on guitar By Steve Allsworth published 12 June 24 Learn Kurt Cobain’s iconic Nirvana riff – a rite of passage for beginners and more experienced guitarists alike
Mike Zito is a blues-rock maestro with a classic rock sensibility – and learning his skills will add a timeless quality to your leads By Andy G Jones published 12 June 24 Co-founder of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, Mike Zito is a player's player, guaranteed to hit the bullseye with note choice and phrasing. This tab and video lesson takes you deep into his style
The Beatles were pop trailblazers and studio experimentalists, but the Fab Four also had a heavier side By Jon Bishop published 10 June 24 This lesson takes you into the three guitar styles of John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, from electric 12-string work to slide solos
These 15 pioneering Fender Stratocaster players made the model their own – learn their trailblazing approaches By Jon Bishop published 4 June 24 Learn the signature styles of 15 Strat-wielding icons – including Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Nile Rodgers, H.E.R., Mark Knopfler and more
“No-one played like him before, and everyone played like him after”: Joe Bonamassa demonstrates the genius of Albert King By Joe Bonamassa published 31 May 24 Joe Bonamassa pays homage to one of his favourite blues influences – and why he can’t play a slow blues without asking, “What would Albert do?”
10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know By Jenna Scaramanga last updated 30 May 24 Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style
10 Eric Johnson techniques that will take your solos up a notch By John Wheatcroft published 29 May 24 The Texas virtuoso has a phenomenal command of touch, tone and technique – find out how you can apply his playing approaches to your own style
Get to grips with double-stops in our definitive lesson on the cornerstone technique By Simon Barnard published 28 May 24 Playing two notes together is an essential addition to any guitarist’s arsenal – and can be used in any kind of style
Americana is where country, blues, folk and bluegrass collide – and players like Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams are masters of the craft By Stuart Ryan published 24 May 24 Expand your fingerpicking skills and master the techniques used by Americana greats in this in-depth lesson