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Electro-Harmonix Introduces Next Step Pedalboard Cradle

Posted 05/23/2013 at 11:47am | by Guitar World Staff

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EHX has created a convenient, secure way to mount any of their innovative Next Step Effects pedals to a pedalboard. The new Pedalboard Cradle is custom-designed of a lightweight, durable polymer.

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Seymour Duncan Introduces High-Output Pickup, the Nazgûl

Posted 05/16/2013 at 11:47am | by Guitar World Staff

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Seymour Duncan has announced a new pickup, the Nazgûl. "It's not just a pickup, it's a weapon of tonal Armageddon," says the company in a news release issued today. "The Nazgûl was designed with a single purpose; for intense, high-output chug heavy punch you in the chest ruthless distortion.

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Review: Re-Axe's Axe-Handler Guitar Stands

Posted 05/13/2013 at 6:04am | by Billy Voight

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The Axe-Handler by Re-Axe. Yes that’s a healthy display of the hyphen. And no, we're not talking about the kind of axe George Washington used to cut down a cherry tree. What we are talking about is an American-made, mega-portable guitar stand that you can stash inside your case or gigbag to save your instrument from being the victim of a party foul at your next gig or living-room jam session.

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Buzz Bin: Positive Grid JamUp Pro XT

Posted 04/11/2013 at 8:33am | by Chris Gill

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Positive Grid may be a newcomer to the ever-expanding world of amp-and-effect emulation apps, but it has quickly established a reputation for designing some of the best-sounding apps for guitarists on the market today. Its flagship product—the JamUp Pro XT app for Apple iOS devices—provides six amp models and 16 effects, which can be expanded up to 26 different amp models and 34 effects by purchasing optional expansion packs and individual models.p.

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Review: Mullinax “Oh, Salvation” P-90 Pickups

Posted 04/10/2013 at 8:50am | by Eric Kirkland

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Blane Mullinax isn’t interested in joining the ranks of pickup manufacturers who hand-wind spot-on recreations of yesteryear’s pickups. Instead, he winds vintage-style pickups for players who want an entirely new sound. What’s more, he winds only single-coils, believing that humbuckers muddy the waters of an instrument’s musical potential and that a second coil isn’t necessary to ensure quiet operation.

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Review: Babicz Full Contact Hardware Guitar Bridges

Posted 04/03/2013 at 10:15am | by Billy Voight

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Today we are checking out Full Contact Hardware bridges by Babicz. Full Contact: The name alone makes me think my Strat might check me into the wall as I make my way to the kitchen for my Cheerios. Babicz is a popular US guitar maker that also produces guitar and bass bridges.

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Seymour Duncan Introduces Pegasus 7 & 8 String Pickups

Posted 03/27/2013 at 4:10pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Straight off the recent launch of the Whole Lotta Humbucker, Seymour Duncan is releasing the Pegasus 7 & 8 string bridge pickup.

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Picks with Pluck: 11 Guitar Picks That Dare to Be Different

Posted 03/21/2013 at 4:06pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Looking for a plectrum that dares to be different? GW presents an assortment. Take your pick!

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Buzz Bin: DiMarzio Paul Gilbert Signature Injector Pickups

Posted 03/20/2013 at 12:29pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Paul Gilbert combines technical proficiency with incredible musicianship and a deep knowledge of theory. Because he derives most of his tone from his hands and highly refined approach, he requires superbly balanced and quiet pickups that won’t present any barriers to his musical expression.

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New Strings Roundup: Six New Designs Redefine String Science

Posted 03/18/2013 at 11:48am | by Chris Gill

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If you want to improve your guitar’s tone, the best place to start is at the source—the strings. In recent years, almost every major string manufacturer has made enhancements to its products—from more precise windings to advanced coatings—that can make your guitar play and sound like an entirely new instrument. Here are six recent product breakthroughs worth checking out.

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