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Guitar World readers react to Fender’s cease and desists – and how it could re-shape the guitar market
Fender’s decision to issue cease and desists to builders of Stratocaster-inspired electric guitars has been widely panned – but some argue it is their right to do so
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Rhea Thompson sets the record straight on her Tailgunner departure
Thompson has confirmed she’s left the fast-rising, K.K. Downing-backed metal revivalists
Before he died, Brent Hinds recorded a solo for a Marcus King track – and it’s been released
The late guitar great made a surprise guest appearance on King’s latest release
Ibanez’s S-style lineup gets a serious expansion with 6 sleek new AZ models
Additions to the Iron Label, Premium and Standard lineups are built for everything from jazz to metal
The IGF Summer School moves to the historic spa town of Cheltenham for its 31st year
Sponsor Content Created With International Guitar Foundation
Taking place 11-16 August in the historic UK town of Cheltenham, the five-day event will celebrate guitar playing in all its forms, helping players take their talents to new heights
The moment glam-rock icons The Sweet knew they had to part ways with their singer
Guitarist Andy Scott reveals why the satin-jumpsuit-clad four-piece was forced to transform into a three-piece – or disband altogether...
The time Jimi Hendrix was knocked off his feet by Eddie Kramer’s tonal technique
Kramer looks back on borrowing from the Beatles... and that game-changing day at the studio that forever defined Hendrix's sound
Ed Sheeran and PRS drop a new baritone – and they’re even gunning for metal and jazz players
The PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone is the songwriter’s second baritone model, and will be released far more widely than it’s limited edition predecessor
How Billy Strings’ guitar mentor approached the challenge of teaching the “monster” bluegrass player
Robb Cappelletto says the bluesgrass star was far from a novice when approached him, but still wanted to expand his knowledge
Best Memorial Day guitar sales 2026: All the latest discounts and my pick of epic early deals on guitars, amps, effects, accessories and software
Explore all the best early Memorial Day weekend guitar discounts in one place – check out the latest savings from Fender, Musician's Friend, Waves and more
