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After causing a stir at the VMAs, Yungblud and Aerosmith are officially releasing an EP together
By Phil Weller published
The inter-generational EP is the result of a “cosmic connection” between the two artists, Steven Tyler says

Guitar World deals of the week: Save $600 on a Gibson Les Paul, get $250 off a Gretsch semi-hollow, plus a half-price Death By Audio pedal
By Matt McCracken last updated
Your weekly digest of the best deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's gear experts

Why Mark Knopfler’s guitar tech convinced him to play Les Pauls – and how they impacted his tone and playing
By Janelle Borg published
Knopfler is forever linked to the Fender Strat – however, to successfully convey the emotional weight required on Brothers in Arms, his tech pushed him towards Gibsons

For the first time in 20 years, Gibson is offering the Custom Les Paul ’70s as a standard run USA model
By Phil Weller published
The hugely sought-after design, previously available only as a Custom Shop model, arrives as part of the regular line with period-correct touches and throwback finishes

Bryan Adams sold his Summer of ’69 guitar in the ’80s – but it found its way back to him
By Janelle Borg published
Adams had a 1980s Gibson Les Paul during his career-defining Reckless era, which he managed to reunite with decades later

Thomann just dropped a guitar sale that's bold as love with a whopping £309 off Hendrix's iconic Love Drops Epiphone Flying V, as well as up to 70% a host of other gear
By Matt McCracken published
I've been digging through the Thomann Guitar Days sale and these are the biggest savings on the best gear

Johnny Marr’s guitars have gone missing days before his tour
By Janelle Borg published
The Smiths legend has been pleading for the return of his lost gear – but UPS has told him that his guitars have been lost

One of the biggest guitar YouTubers has launched their own brand – and its first model is destined to become a rarity
By Matt Owen published
The Otera TK-1 has been years in the making and puts a distinct spin on the T-style template
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