Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out.

Paul Riario dives into the all-new Suhr Oso — a short-scale powerhouse that blends vintage vibe with modern finesse. Designed by John Suhr, the Oso reimagines a classic T with blind fret ends, compact spacing, and unmatched playability....

Guitar World's Pete Emery tests the Manson META Series MBM-2H Sustainiac - the latest version of Muse frontman, Matt Bellamy's affordable signature guitars.

British blues pro Joanne Shaw Taylor recently visited Guitar World HQ in NYC to play and discuss some of her favorite Joanne Shaw Taylor guitar parts, including songs from her latest album, Black & Gold (2025), which is out now.

Guitar World's Paul Riario heads over to Marshall HQ in NYC to demo the new Marshall JCM800 Modified. This amp delivers iconic Marshall sound with modern upgrades, including master volume, a mid-boost switch and gain boost

Play live, in real-time, with your band - no matter where you are. The Lutefish Stream lets up to 5 musicians jam together with ultra-low latency, even when you’re 500 miles apart! Perfect for rehearsals, writing sessions, or just...

Guitar World's Pete Emery tests the Boss XS-1 and XS-100 Poly Shifter pedals. These polyphonic pitch-shifters allow you to create sweeping pitch bends, fast-tracking drop tunings, harmony effects and more at the flick of a switch.

Guitar World's Pete Emery tests PRS' budget Tele killer, the SE NF 53.

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Howcast - Take time to understand the ins and outs of selecting a guitar, because beginner or Grammy contender, you will make the sweetest music on a guitar well-matched to your needs.

Howcast - If the unmistakable sound that runs through rock, jazz, and blues is what you crave, you need the 411 on how to get it.

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Baldacci has introduced yet another stunner to the Bighorn range: the “wildly cool” Bighorn ECO.

The new model combines the sleek, offset body style of the Bighorn series and repackages it in a new, vintage-inspired design built...

Gibson has been on an impressive winning streak the past few years, and things clearly haven’t let up in 2022. This Fall, the company continues to roll out new and exciting equipment – and not just under the Gibson name, but also via its...

What makes the BLUE LAVA Original so appealing? For starters, Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riatio points out, the guitar boasts “pared-down simplicity combined with the stunning sound that utilizes Lava Music’s signature L2 preamp with...

What makes the BLUE LAVA Original so appealing? For starters, Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario points out, the guitar boasts “pared-down simplicity combined with the stunning sound that utilizes Lava Music’s signature L2 preamp with...

Choosing an instrument to learn might seem hard, but it can be easy if you think about what kind of music you like. Different instruments fit different styles—guitars and drums are great for rock, while pianos and saxophones are popular...

Rick Kelly, the master craftsman at Carmine Street Guitars, shares his passion for creating custom guitars from reclaimed lumber sourced from New York City’s historic buildings.<br/>

Discover how Rick Kelly transforms reclaimed NYC wood into custom guitars.

Step into the ethereal world of Ice Music, where Tim Linhart, the founder of Ice Music, transforms snow and water into an orchestra of ice instruments. From violins to cellos, the crystalline creations resonate with the purity and...

Discover the artistry of Rick Kelly, a master guitar maker at Carmine Street Guitars, who breathes new life into music by crafting guitars from reclaimed lumber, including wood from old New York City buildings and 200-year-old trees....

“Tools to Do a Job” explains tangible assets and gives examples of the best tools used to complete specific tasks.