Seymour Duncan Acoustic Woody Pickup Now Available in Walnut or Black
When looking for a high-quality, easy to use and affordable acoustic guitar pickup, the Woody has been the choice for many guitarists looking to capture the full warmth and richness of their...
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The Loar Introduces LH-280 Archtop Electric Guitar
The Loar has introduced the LH-280, an archtop cutaway with dual humbuckers and a 16” lower bout. Based on a classic Florentine cutaway design, the LH-280 offers players classic archtop style in a...
View ArticleExclusive Premiere! No Sir — "C.A.L.I.F.O.R.N.I.A." Music Video
We're pleased to present the exclusive premiere of No Sir's "C.A.L.I.F.O.R.N.I.A." music video. The track appears on the Santa Rosa hardcore punk band's debut record, The Future Is Bright, which is set...
View ArticleJoe Satriani to Publish 'Strange Beautiful Music: A Musical Memoir' in Spring...
Joe Satriani has announced his first authorized literary project, Strange Beautiful Music: A Musical Memoir.The book will be published in April 2014 by BenBella Books.The book, which features...
View ArticleSlash to Release 'Nothing Left to Fear' Soundtrack Album October 4
Slash will release the soundtrack album for the first motion picture he has co-produced, Nothing Left to Fear, October 4, the same day the film opens in select theaters. The soundtrack was written and...
View ArticleListen: Newsted Premiere New Song, "Ampossible"
Jason Newsted and his band, Newsted, are streaming a new song — "Ampossible"— and you can check it out below.The song is from the band's debut full-length album, Heavy Metal Music, which will be...
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Takamine Introduces Redesigned G Series Line of Acoustic Guitars
Featuring acoustic and acoustic-electric models, the new G Series is available in a wide variety of body styles that include traditional designs and Takamine-exclusive designs such as the popular NEX...
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Beyond the Fretboard: Knowing "a Ton of Scales" Made Simple, Part 1
We all know the true measure of an accomplished guitarist is not dependent upon how many scales he or she can blaze through.Instead, it's much more enjoyable to hear a player who has great command and...
View ArticleVolbeat Premiere Music Video for "Lola Montez"
Volbeat have premiered their new live performance music video for "Lola Montez."You can check it out below.The song comes off their latest album, Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies, which was released...
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Schecter Guitars Named Official Guitar Sponsor for Aftershock Festival
Schecter Guitars has signed on as this year's official Aftershock guitar sponsors. Schecter will be on site with the famed Schecter RV showing off their special line of guitars and basses. Schecter...
View ArticleFrom the Archive: Dimebag Darrell and Zakk Wylde Discuss the State of Metal...
Here's an interview with Zakk Wylde and Dimebag Darrell from the March 2003 issue of Guitar World.To see the cover — and all the GW covers from 2003 — check out our 2003 GW covers gallery.“Okay, Zakk,...
View ArticleReview: Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Combo Amplifier
The following content is related to the September 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online...
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Guitar World Editor-In-Chief Performing with Izzy Zay in NYC!
Former Joan Jett & The Blackhearts guitarist — and 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee — Ricky Byrd and the Skeleton Crew will perform 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Blackthorn 51, 80-12 51st...
View ArticleExclusive Video: Five Finger Death Punch Present 'Wrong Side of Heaven,'...
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of the fourth episode of Five Finger Death Punch's new "track by track" video series. In the clip below, the 5FDP crew preview two new tracks —...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: John Varvatos Fall 2013 Campaign Features Willie Nelson and Sons
The new campaign for the John Varvatos brand pairs country music legend Willie Nelson (who recently celebrated his 80th birthday) with his two sons, Lukas and Micah Nelson, also emerging artists. The...
View ArticleTake the Boss Pedal Survey and Enter to Win a New TE-2 Tera Echo
The guys at Boss pedals have launched an online survey. When you fill it out, you automatically enter for a chance to win a TE-2 Tera Echo, the company's 100th pedal.If you get a chance, take a moment...
View ArticleGreatest Guitar Solos of All Time Readers Poll: Round 2 — "Texas Flood"...
A few years ago, the editors of Guitar World magazine compiled what we feel is the ultimate guide to the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.The list, which has been quoted by countless artists,...
View ArticleVideo: Richie Kotzen Demos Roland CUBE Lite Guitar Amplifier
In this new video created and posted by Roland, Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big, the Winery Dogs) demonstrates the Roland CUBE Lite guitar amplifier. He also discusses how he uses it with the CUBE JAM...
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Gig Review: Rodrigo y Gabriela at the Hollywood Bowl
The Mexican acoustic guitar duo of Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero, better known as Rodrigo y Gabriela, stopped off at the Hollywood Bowl July 14 as part of their summer US tour.Aside from its...
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Stomping Ground: 30 of the Coolest New Stomp Boxes and Tried-and-True Favorites
Guitar World presents a selection of the coolest new stomp boxes — and a few tried-and-true standbys no guitarist should be without.Tech 21 Boost Overdrive Celebrating the classic rock sounds of...
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