“There’s this legend, Ozzy, standing next to him, but I’m not watching the legend. I’m watching this new guy on guitar”: The first time Marty Friedman saw Randy Rhoads play guitarIt was a show that left a lasting impact on Friedman Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
Malina Moye on the making of her signature Kramer Pacer DeluxeThe blues-rock guitarist reveals how four years, four prototypes, one vision and raw emotion turned into her first signature guitar: the Kramer Malina Moye P... Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at yahoo.com
“Manufacturers need to look at who’s picking up instruments. A lot of those people are women, and they deserve the opportunity to have signature guitars”: Malina Moye on the making of her signature Kramer Pacer DeluxeThe blues-rock guitarist reveals how four years, four prototypes, one vision and raw emotion turned into her first signature guitar: the Kramer Malina Moye Pacer Deluxe Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
“Trying to bottle the character of a ’59 Burst is one thing. Putting it in a stompbox is another”: OctaKing Burstphonic PAF reviewOctaKing takes on the holy grail of guitar tone with its vintage PAF-inspired Burstphonic pedal Oct 12 26October 12, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
Alek Darson was mixing a new prog project with Animals as Leaders’ drummer – then he found himself in the bandThe Berklee-trained guitarist and producer was originally inspired by Dream Theater and went on to play on a Jordan Rudess album. When a cinematic prog metal... Oct 09 26October 09, 2026Article at yahoo.com
“I’ve never practiced anything that much in my life – I can barely play it at tempo!” Alek Darson was mixing a new prog project with Animals as Leaders’ drummer – then he found himself in the bandThe Berklee-trained guitarist and producer was originally inspired by Dream Theater and went on to play on a Jordan Rudess album. When a cinematic prog metal project made its way to his studio, he found himself reaching for his WoodGuerillas Oct 09 26October 09, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
“I wanted to challenge myself, so the first solo I learned was Hotel California”: America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal on her journey to victory, unlikely guitar of choice, and why she is determined to become a rock star her wayThe 16-year-old Thai Ibanez fan reveals how she learned to play, the gear that shapes her sound and the influence she’d love to work with – which could actually happen very soon Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal on her journey to victoryThe 16-year-old Thai Ibanez fan reveals how she learned to play, the gear that shapes her sound and the influence she’d love to work with – which could actua... Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at yahoo.com
“This amp gave us a chance to show people another side of Fender that has always been there, even if it hasn’t been front and center”: How Fender resurrected its under-the-radar classic, the ’62 DeluxeThe ’62 Deluxe Amp returns to reveal why Fender’s ‘brown-panel’ period remains one of the most intriguing chapters in amplifier history. Fender product manager Rick Heins joins us to tell the story Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
How signature models are really made – and how they can drive innovation in guitar designSome signature models are little more than a cash-in, but surprising amounts ofR&D are invested in the best ones Sep 16 26September 16, 2026Article at yahoo.com
“Mike McCready played the prototype during Alive and Even Flow live with Pearl Jam. How much more R&D truth can you get?” How signature models are really made – and how they can drive innovation in guitar designSome signature models are little more than a cash-in, but surprising amounts of R&D are invested in the best ones Sep 16 26September 16, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
“That fine line between a trainwreck and a stroke of genius is exactly what Ted McCarty tapped into”: The Gibson Flying V – how a misunderstood design conquered the guitar worldIt's not the most player-friendly proposition, this triangular wedge of guitar – but is there anything cooler than a Flying V? Sep 12 26September 12, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
The rise of stainless steel frets: why players are making the switch, and what makes them better than traditional nickelStainless steel fretwire has moved from boutique upgrade to mainstream selling point. Here’s what it changes and what it doesn’t Sep 11 26September 11, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
“I ran over to the student center, unenrolled from all my classes and hit the road”: Noah Kahan was an unknown when his guitarist got the gig. Now he’s playing Fenway Park with his own signature guitarArmed with a new John Page signature baritone, guitarist Noah Levine shares the moment that captured the magnitude of Kahan’s ascent and the solo career that’s taking shape behind the scenes Sep 10 26September 10, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
“Metal players embraced it, but so did players like David Gilmour”: 20 gear innovations that changed guitar playingFrom divebombs to delays, the way we play is intrinsically tied to the gear we use. These are the things that changed the game for guitarists... Sep 09 26September 09, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
Ditch the soldering iron: you can swap pickups in seconds with these guitarsThere was a time when swapping pickups meant turning your guitar into a small wiring project. Today, it can be almost as easy as swapping out a pedal Sep 08 26September 08, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
Ball-ends through the tuners? Meet the Steadfast Stopbar, the Les Paul tailpiece that strings your guitar backwardsThe humble stopbar tailpiece rarely gets the spotlight, but the Steadfast string-locking design gives us a reason to reconsider how we restring our guitars Sep 07 26September 07, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
“It starts out polite but then gets loud, dirty and nasty enough to pick a fight with fuzz”: Warm Audio Dirty Boy Jr. Booster reviewWarm Audio revives the Dirty Boy Ball Buster circuit but without the boutique price tag. Aug 17 26August 17, 2026Article at musicradar.com
“Fuzz pedals live or die on personality, and the Dirty Boy Jr. Fuzz has enough of it to justify a spot in an already crowded market”: Warm Audio Dirty Boy Jr. Fuzz reviewWarm Audio teams up with boutique builder Dirty Boy to shrink the coveted Afro Fuzz circuit into a compact, wallet-friendly stompbox Aug 11 26August 11, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
“I contacted Stevie Ray Vaughan’s amp tech. He approached amps the way a tailor fits a suit. Watching him work was like seeing magic happen”: Philip Sayce on the gear that changed him – and how he learned to wield itThe high-energy blues-rocker – who missed out on buying one of his dream instruments only to find it again years later – explains what he picked up from Jeff Healey, Melissa Etheridge and almost every player he listened to Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at guitarworld.com
