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Guitar World deals of the week: get 44% off a Fender pedal, bag yourself a free pack of Ernie Ball strings, plus a massive $250 off an Epiphone Thunderbird bass
By Matt McCracken last updated
Your weekly digest of the best deals on guitar gear from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's team of guitar players

The making of the Telecasso – the Telecaster-Picasso mashup that has driven guitarists crazy
By Janelle Borg published
Les Godfrey has been crafting guitars for over 30 years, and with his latest creation, he brings a Cubist take to a timeless model

The crazy method a thief used to steal 50 bass guitars – including one belonging to Guy Pratt
By Phil Weller published
The session ace lost his beloved during a spree of thefts, and he’s still looking for it today

Best mini amps for guitar 2026: power up your practice with these tiny towers of tone
By Matt McCracken last updated
My top picks of small guitar amps that pack a punch and let you practice when you're short on space

The metal amp brand beloved by Dimebag Darrell, Kirk Hammett and Scott Ian is on the cusp of making a comeback
By Phil Weller published
The once-giant amp firm has quietly reignited its product development in recent years

“Despite its toy-like dimensions, it comes across as a very grown-up guitar indeed”: Taylor BT1e Baby Taylor review
By Matt McCracken published
Has Taylor’s travel pioneer retained the top spot three decades on? We get hands-on to find out if it’s still the best sofa strummer out there

“One of the best electrics out there, at any price”: Yamaha Pacifica SC Professional and Standard Plus review
By Neville Marten published
Yamaha’s Pacifica range has been a stalwart of the company’s electric guitar lineup since 1990. These new SC models could well represent the pinnacle of that journey

"Tired of run-of-the-mill guitars? Well, this may be the six-string for you": Epiphone Futura RD Custom review
By Daryl Robertson published
Epiphone drags a ‘70s cult classic kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a tight modern build
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