When a stompbox has Jack White’s Third Man Hardware logo emblazoned on its front, you know you’re in for a treat. Ditto storied effect pedal brand MXR. Now, the two companies have teamed up to produce a truly novel effect – the Double...

LIVE FROM FLAT V by Josh Smith.



JAMES ME

ETS DANNY.

“BROWN GATTON” is a song Josh Smith recorded in 2017 for his album Still, which leaned on the jazzier side of things. As the title suggests, the tune is essentially...

LIVE FROM FLAT V by Josh Smith



HUMBL

ER OPINION

Over the last two columns, Josh Smith has been breaking down the song “Brown Gatton,” his ode to both Danny Gatton and James Brown, which Josh originally recorded in...

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. We looked at the section that precedes his...

Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario calls the Axentrix A1 “an eye-catching design loaded with tons of distortion tones,” and that’s an understatement.



The pedal adds in an extra selectable drive mode, for four in total:...

LIVE FROM FLAT V by Josh Smith



HUMBL

ER OPINION

Over the last two columns, Josh Smith has been breaking down the song “Brown Gatton,” his ode to both Danny Gatton and James Brown, which Josh originally recorded in...

TALES FROM NERDVILLE by Joe Bonamassa





SWELL TIME

One of the most expressive tools for electric guitar players is the use of the volume swell. An essential element in the arsenals of such legendary players as Danny...

Grammy-award winner Christone "Kingfish" Ingram performing Jimi Hendrix's song Red House on the rooftop of the Hard Rock Hotel London. Recorded on June 2022.

TALES FROM NERDVILLE by Joe Bonamassa



G

REEN LIGHT

Way back in 2003 — 20 years ago! — Joe Bonamassa recorded a collection of some of his favorite blues classics, such as B.B. King’s “You Up- set Me Baby,” Freddie...

In Deep by Andy Aledort.



D
EEP WATERS
Over the course of the last few columns, we’ve been exploring different ways to improvise around the main themes and melodies played by Muddy Waters on his classic track, “Rollin’...

Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario calls the Axentrix A1 “an eye-catching design loaded with tons of distortion tones,” and that’s an understatement.



The pedal adds in an extra selectable drive mode, for four in total:...

TALES FROM NERDVILLE by Joe Bonamassa.

GREEN L

IGHT.

Joe Bonamassa discussed his approach to recording a cover of the Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac track “Lazy Poker Blues,” for his upcoming album, Blues Deluxe, Vol. 2. Joe...

MELODIC MUSE by Andy Timmons

THE BENDS, P

ART 3

We've been discussing string bending techniques and the many different melodies, sounds and emotive qualities available to guitarists via different ways to bend and shake the...

LIVE FROM FLAT V by Josh Smith.



JAMES ME

ETS DANNY.

“BROWN GATTON” is a song Josh Smith recorded back in 2017 for his album Still, which leaned on the jazzier side of things. As the title suggests, the tune is...

“Since releasing the MG-300, people have been blown away by the sound and playability, not to mention the ease-of-use tone tweaking and intuitive interface,” says Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario. “And now, the MG-400 builds upon the...

The Pantera legend offers an intimate look at his riff and solo secrets in this heavy and often hilarious lesson, which originally accompanied the June 2006 issue of Guitar World.

Austin Evans of Orthodox plays through Head on a Spike, from the band's new album, Learning to Dissolve.

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel to witness how the U.S. Air Force rapidly mobilizes multiple aircraft in emergencies.







Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...