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Rob Chapman on deep fake guitar competition scams

“If it’s too good to be true, it’s fake”: Rob Chapman says scam competitions featuring his image have reached a new level with AI deep fakes – and explains how to spot them

By Matt Parker published 28 March 24

A clip featuring an AI emulation of the YouTuber’s voice has prompted him to address online fakes

Rob Chapman shares one simple trick that will improve the sound of your Boss Katana

By Matt Owen published 24 May 23

It isn't rocket science, but all Katana users will want to hear what the Chapman Guitars guru has to say

Rob Chapman now owns stakes in other US guitar and pickup firms

By Matt Parker published 4 January 23

The YouTuber and Chapman Guitars co-owner has announced two new ventures

Chapman Guitars Made In England Workshop Series ML1 X

Chapman Guitars announces high-spec, customisable Made In England Workshop Series

By Matt Parker published 16 November 22

The UK-based brand now has a UK-made range

Ola Englund, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi, Felix Martin, Rob Chapman

Why guitar companies owned by pro players are on the rise: 5 influential guitarists share their stories

By Matt Owen published 30 May 22

Tosin Abasi, Zakk Wylde, Ola Englund, Rob Chapman and Felix Martin explore their namesake brands, and discuss what artist-led companies mean for the wider industry

Rob Chapman confirms Dorje have disbanded

By Matt Owen published 16 December 21

Chapman, Rabea Massaad, Dave Hollingworth and Ben Minal will now put all their energy into their own individual projects

From (Van) Weezer to Lianne La Havas: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Jackson Maxwell, Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche published 8 May 20

Dive into our selection of the best and brightest in new guitar music

Watch Rob Chapman's Ernie Ball Music Man Experience Documentary

By Guitar World Staff published 30 July 18

Chapman visited Ernie Ball Music Man HQ to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the legendary guitar and string manufacturer operates.

Top Five Myths About Learning Guitar—and What You Can Do About Them

By Christopher Scapelliti published 15 December 17

We’ve all heard time-worn advice about the dos and don’ts of learning to play guitar. How much of what we’ve been told is valid, and how much is pure bunk?

Most Expensive Les Paul vs. Least Expensive Les Paul

By Christopher Scapelliti published 27 February 17

Guitar comparison videos have become quite the thing these days.

See Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert and All-Star Cast Shred to Launch Guitar Contest

By Christopher Scapelliti published 16 August 16

Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Tommy Emmanuel and dozens of other guitarists from around the world have put their shred talents together on behalf of fighting prostate cancer and depression.

How to Gig Without Breaking the Bank: The Gigging Guitar Rig Shopping Challenge

By Damian Fanelli published 9 June 16

Many of you—hundreds of thousands, at least—are familiar with the popular and humorousgear-centric YouTube videos produced by the U.K.'s Rob Chapman.