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Stevie Ray Vaughan: Blues Power

An in-depth guide to the amps and effect pedals in Stevie Ray Vaughan’s arsenal.

La Grunge: Blues-Approved Overdrive

We look at the Top 10 blues-approved overdrive and distortion units around.

Small Wonders: Five Hot 15-Watt Amps

From Fender to Mesa Boogie to Vox, here are five essential 15-watt guitar amplifiers.

Blackmore's Smokin' Strat

Forty-plus years after "Smoke on the Water," meet Fender's Ritchie Blackmore Tribute Strat.

Stevie Ray Vaughan: Blues Power

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Title: Blues Power: An In-Depth Guide to the Amps and Effect Pedals in Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Arsenal

La Grunge: Blues-Approved Overdrive

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Title: La Grunge: The Top 10 Blues-Approved Overdrive/Distortion Pedals

Small Wonders: Five Hot 15-Watt Amps

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Title: Small Wonders: Five Essential 15-Watt Guitar Amps

Blackmore's Smokin' Strat

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Title: 40 Years After "Smoke On the Water," Fender Custom Shop Introduces Ritchie Blackmore Tribute Strat

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Review: Henman MOD Electric Guitar

Posted 07/27/2011 at 10:19pm | by Paul Riario

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Guitar World's Paul Riario reviews the Henman MOD electric guitar which features an innovative tension-free neck design that results in exceptionally lively, dynamic and resonant tone.

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Artist Series Guitar Announces Asking Alexandria and Sick of It All Models

Posted 07/27/2011 at 1:41pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Artist Series Guitars: Asking Alexandria & Sick of It All

Only 500 of these band-designed limited-edition guitars will be made.

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Video: Epiphone Introduces Les Paul Ultra III

Posted 07/26/2011 at 4:28pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Here's a video of guitarist Bryan Aspey demonstrating the new Epiphone Les Paul Ultra III.

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Review: Randall NB King 100 Nuno Bettencourt Signature Series Amplifier

Posted 07/25/2011 at 5:33pm | by Eric Kirkland

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The NB King 100 is an ideal centerpiece for a massive stage rig.

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Rare 1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Sells For Much Less Than Expected at Auction

Posted 07/22/2011 at 10:39am | by Josh Hart

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A rare 1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop recently offered up at auction sold for far less than originally estimated.

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Epiphone Releases Limited-Edition 50th Anniversary 1961 Casino Guitar

Posted 07/21/2011 at 2:00pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Since its initial release in 1961, the Epiphone Casino has been the instrument of choice for guitar greats, including Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Keith Richards, Paul Weller and Dwight Yoakam.

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Review: Dime Amplification D100 Head And D412 Cabinet

Posted 07/20/2011 at 4:51pm | by Chris Gill

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The D100 is a necessity for anyone who wants to duplicate Pantera tones, but it’s also a versatile bargain for players who want any shade in the guitar rainbow.

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Gear Spotlight: Blackstar Pedals

Posted 07/20/2011 at 11:28am | by Paul Riario

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In this Gear Spotlight, Guitar World's Paul Riario talks about Blackstar's HT line of distortion/overdrive pedals.

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Guitar Aficionado: The 1967 Gretsch Sam Goody Model

Posted 07/19/2011 at 11:59am | by Josh Hart

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Guitar Aficionado has posted a piece on the rare Sam Goody model produced by Gretsch in 1967. An excerpt from the article follows:

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Four Fun Pedals to Check Out: Tech 21 Roto Choir, Boss PS-3, Zvex Box of Rock and fOXX Tone Machine

Posted 07/18/2011 at 5:38pm | by James Mastro

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Here at Guitar Bar, we’re pedal freaks. We're a small shop that tries to carry as much cool stuff as we can fit. Luckily, pedals are always easy to squeeze in. New, used, vintage -- there’s always a lot of pedals here that keep me experimenting.

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