Gear Review: Power Pins Bridge Pins for Acoustic Guitars
Bridge pins are examples of things you never think about—until something goes wrong. They have potential to break, get stuck or wear just enough to cause tuning issues. I’d suggest a quick once over...
View ArticleThe 13 Creepiest Album Covers of All Time
We at Guitar World have put together a list of what we feel are the 13 creepiest album covers of all time. Whoa — before all you Cannibal Corpse and Cattle Decapitation fans get all riled up, we've...
View ArticleThe 13 Most Gruesome Album Covers [NSFW]
Let's be real: When I was doing research for this list, I came across some really sick album covers. So sick, in fact, that they made a Cannibal Corpse album look like something you'd frame and give to...
View ArticleLook Out — He's Got an Ax! 10 Scary Halloween-Themed Guitars
Some bands — like Gwar, Ghost B.C. or almost any Swedish death metal band, for example — don't need scary-looking gear to be frightening.That said, if they were wielding any of the axes featured in the...
View ArticleEntertainers Partner with HeadCount.org For Social Media Push Urging Fans to...
On Election Day, more than 300 entertainers will partner with HeadCount.org in a massive get-out-the-vote push, posting photos of themselves to social media urging their fans to “#GoVote.” The campaign...
View ArticleHappy Fangs Premiere New Song, "Fangsgiving"— Exclusive
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the perfect song premiere for Halloween! Check out "Fangsgiving" by Happy Fangs."Fangsgiving" was recorded by Lance Jackman at the Tree House in Sacramento, California....
View ArticleFoo Fighters Premiere New Song, "Congregation"
Foo Fighters have premiered a new song, "Congregation," a raucous tune with a serious hook and a healthy dose of electric 12-string guitar. You can hear it below. As always, be sure to tell us what you...
View ArticleBlack Veil Brides Premiere "Goodbye Agony" Music Video
Black Veil Brides are in the middle of "The Black Mass 2014" tour with Falling in Reverse, Set It Off and Drama Club (see dates on Facebook). Yesterday, BVB teamed with Revolver to premiere their...
View ArticleBand of Gypsys Fuzz Face Mini Distortion Pedal — Eric Gales Demo Video
Over the course of 1969 and 1970, Jimi Hendrix appeared at his most noted live appearances — Live at Woodstock, Live at Berkeley, and Live at the Fillmore East — using a mysterious red Fuzz Face...
View ArticleDream Inside the Box — Play to Win!
Is your lifelong dream to own a custom Martin Guitar? Then this game is for you!Martin's Dream Inside The Box game gives you the chance to create your own custom Martin Guitar with a retail value of...
View ArticleMetal Mike: Just Sign Here — The Art of Protecting Yourself As a Musician
One important topic for musicians is the world of written agreements and how one’s services relate to the industry they work in.Let’s get the first thing out of the way: Most musicians hate talking...
View ArticleGuitar Tricks: 11 Tricks to Singing and Playing Guitar at the Same Time
Are you one of the many guitarists who struggle with coordinating their hands and vocals? You know, you can play the song. You can sing the song. But it all goes to pot when you try to do both...
View Article'Dale Turner's Guide to Acoustic Rock Guitar' Parts 1 and 2 — Ultimate DVD...
Save almost 17 percent by buying Dale Turner's Guide to Acoustic Rock Guitar Parts 1 and 2 together in this awesome combo pack. With more than four hours of total instruction, this combo pack makes up...
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‘Once The Musical’ Comes To Australia
The Tony Award-Winning Broadway hit ‘Once’ finally reaches Australia. The musical is a story of a Guy who gave up on music and love and the Girl who inspired him to dream again. The show opened at...
View ArticleMartin Guitar Featured In New Book
C.F. Martin & Co. – Images of America is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series. The book by author and Martin employee Dick Boak includes a foreword from C.F....
View ArticleMartin Ambassador Valerie June’s Big Year
2014 was the year of the talented singer/songwriter and Martin Ambassador Valerie June. Valerie’s “organic moonshine roots” music has captivated audiences. Her 2013 album Pushin’ Against A Stone,...
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Thomas Rhett Joins The Martin Ambassador Family!
Martin Guitar is proud to add singer/songwriter Thomas Rhett to the Martin Ambassador family! The Martin Ambassador program honors musicians for their understanding and appreciation of Martin’s history...
View ArticleMade Right Here
Made Right Here is a product of four friends who banded together to document America’s finest craftspeople. Thanks to Maxwell House and AOL, they are able to share the stories of hardworking people who...
View ArticleA Word From Chris: Martin At The MET
Thirty-five rare guitars that illustrate the early history of the instrument in America are on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art until December 7, 2014. Early American Guitars: The Instruments...
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2015 Easy Livin’ Burton Snowboard Now Available!
During his winning run at the 2014 X-Games in January, Olympian/Burton Rider and Martin Ambassador Danny Davis debuted his new 2015 Burton Easy Livin’ snowboard with distinctive Martin Guitar-inspired...
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