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PRS Transparent Overdrive, Dual Analog Flanger and Optical Compressor
“Yes, you heard that correctly,” Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario says. “Paul Reed Smith, maker of many of the finest electric and acoustic guitars and even amplifiers, have thrown their hat in the stomp box ring and released three...
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Carbon-Fiber Acoustic Demonstration - Donner’s Rising-G Pro
The allure of carbon-fiber guitars, explains Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario, “(...) is simple. They’re easy to maintain because of their rigidity and durability, and they also retain stability because they are generally immune to...
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Ultimate Gear Guide - Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, Maestro and Mesa Boogie
Gibson has been on an impressive winning streak the past few years, and things clearly haven’t let up in 2022. This Fall, the company continues to roll out new and exciting equipment – and not just under the Gibson name, but also via its...
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Andy Aledort on Incorporating Open-string Drones Into an Improvised Solo
In the last two columns, Andy Aledort looked at the basic elements that make up Muddy Waters’ rhythm guitar playing and approach to single-note lines and solos on his blues classic, “Rollin’ Stone.” This month, we’ll add another...
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FU-Tone's Hardware Guitar Upgrades
From brass blocks and claws to titanium posts, saddle inserts and screws, FU-Tone will make your six-string roar. To demonstrate just how easily and quickly FU-Tone can refresh your six-string, Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario sat...
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How to Play "2022" with L.S. Dune's Frank Iero & Travis Stever
Learn how to play “2022”, from L.S. Dunes' debut album, Past Lives.
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Andy Timmons on Approaches to Expressive String Bending Techniques
Andy Timmons continues exploring a topic that’s near and dear to his heart — using string-bending techniques and related phrasing approaches to craft emotionally expressive melodic lines.
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Josh Smith - More on the Live Version of “Triple J Hoedown”
This is the fourth installment on the live version of Josh Smith's tune “Triple J Hoedown,” featured on his latest album, Live at the Spud, recorded at the infamous Baked Potato in Los Angeles. Last month, we looked at the section that...
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Reverend’s Billy Corgan Z-One - Demonstration and Review
The “strikingly cool guitar,” as Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario calls it in this demo, was designed to handle the “heavier songs in the Pumpkins catalog” and boasts an alder body paired with a roasted maple neck and fingerboard.
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Meet Donner’s Hush-I Silent Guitar
The travel-ready headless instrument is a novel design weighing, as Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario says in this demo, “pretty much the same as a laptop and coming in a travel bag that’s as long as a yardstick.”
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LAVA MUSIC’s New BLUE LAVA's Original - Acoustic-Electric
What makes the BLUE LAVA Original so appealing? For starters, Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riatio points out, the guitar boasts “pared-down simplicity combined with the stunning sound that utilizes Lava Music’s signature L2 preamp with...
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The New 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes Signature
We see plenty of signature guitar models here at Guitar World, but none of them are quite like Martin’s new 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes acoustic. The new model, as Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario points out, is “inspired by Shawn’s go-to...
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The New Cort G290 FAT II
“Once you pick it up, you’ll know right away that this is a serious and worthy electric that should be on your radar,” Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario says in this Cort G290 FAT II demo.
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Fender CEO on the Demand for American Made Jackson Line Electric Guitars
The pandemic likely pushed a lot of people to get new hobbies, and almost 16 million of them picked up the guitar since lockdowns began in March of 2020. Fender is taking the opportunity to introduce new rockstars in training to...
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L.S. Dunes' Frank Iero and Travis Stever teach you how to play "2022"
Learn how to play “2022”, from L.S. Dunes' debut album, Past Lives.
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Meet an Inspiring Female Entrepreneur in Qatar
Meet Qatari mother of five, Shams Al Qassabi, an inspiring female entrepreneur who runs one of Doha's most popular restaurants. Despite personal and cultural challenges, she's been able to create a thriving culinary enterprise.
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Spike Lee asked Prince to gift him a guitar
Spike Lee on the Knicks, Highest 2 Lowest, Denzel, A$AP Rocky, & His Legendary Film Career Few icons represent New York City like Spike Lee — award-winning director, cultural force, Knicks superfan, and the visionary behind Do The Right...
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Martin's 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes Signature Review
We see plenty of signature guitar models here at Guitar World, but none of them are quite like Martin’s 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes acoustic. The model, as Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario points out, is “inspired by Shawn’s go-to vintage...
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Seymour Duncan 78 Model Humbucker Review
As Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario explains, “In the late ‘70s, Seymour Duncan – the man – was well-known as the guy to custom-wind pickups for some noteworthy guitarists who were looking to venture beyond what was available and...
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Own a piece of rock history: Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars set for auction in London
Jeff Beck’s legendary guitar collection, including iconic instruments like 'The Oxblood' Les Paul, will be auctioned at Christie's London on 22 January 2025.
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Shawn Mendes Signature: Martin's 000JR-10E - Acoustic-Electric
We see plenty of signature guitar models here at Guitar World, but none of them are quite like Martin’s 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes acoustic. The model, as Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario points out, is “inspired by Shawn’s go-to vintage...
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Seymour Duncan 78 - Humbucker Pickups
As Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario explains, “In the late ‘70s, Seymour Duncan – the man – was well-known as the guy to custom-wind pickups for some noteworthy guitarists who were looking to venture beyond what was available and...
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Blue Lava Original: Lightweight Acoustic Electric Guitar
What makes the BLUE LAVA Original so appealing? For starters, Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario points out, the guitar boasts “pared-down simplicity combined with the stunning sound that utilizes Lava Music’s signature L2 preamp with...
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Oasis memorabilia auction to feature Noel Gallagher’s silver sparkle guitar and Liam’s tambour
Noel Gallagher’s custom-built silver guitar, used on tour in the late '90s, is the star item in an upcoming auction of Oasis memorabilia, alongside other iconic band items like Liam Gallagher's stage-used tambourine.