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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: Pigtronix Fat Drive and Philosopher’s Rock Pedals

Posted 03/12/2013 at 8:37am | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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Sometimes a pedal is just a special effect that provides a certain texture or sonic surprise that is best used sparingly. Other pedals are designed as practical tools that can form the core of a guitarist’s sound. The Pigtronix Fat Drive and Philosopher’s Rock pedals fall into the latter category and have already earned permanent places on many pros’ pedal boards thanks to their excellent sound quality and no-nonsense designs. Best of all these pedals are sensibly priced, making any player’s quest for the ultimate tone a lot easier to reach.

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Jackson Introduces New Seven- and Eight-String USA Select Model Guitars

Posted 03/11/2013 at 11:24am | by Guitar World Staff

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Jackson has announced eight new seven- and eight-string USA Select models.

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Review: Jenz Precision Bass Machine Heads

Posted 03/11/2013 at 6:58am | by Billy Voght

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The Fender bass. I love it, probably more than most, but like the Stratocaster, it is heavily copied. The classic feel and sound have kept those instruments current, even after 60 years. Speed things up to today: Technology says, “Hey, we can make a few minor improvements,” and, with money being tight, sometimes buying a cheaper instrument to upgrade later is the best route.

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Review: Britannia Guitars Scorpion Elite

Posted 03/08/2013 at 9:51am | by Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

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Britannia Guitars president Marc Alexander became fascinated with Lucite when he saw the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Bill Wyman playing translucent Ampeg Dan Armstrong guitars in the Sixties. Both men raved about the natural sustain of their instruments. In the 50 years that followed, luthiers have produced only a handful of instruments made of Lucite: the material is not only heavy but also difficult to work with. Undeterred, Alexander developed precise manufacturing methods and solved the weight issue by using extensive cutouts. His new Scorpion Elite is an excitingly ornate Lucite masterpiece that’s as sonically impressive as it is visually intriguing.

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Review: Schecter Hellraiser C VI BCH Baritone Guitar

Posted 03/06/2013 at 11:43am | by Paul Riario

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With its staggering selection of seven-string, eight-string and baritone guitars, Schecter has become a leading source of alternative instruments that fall between the standard six-string guitar and four-string bass.

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Review: Framus Diablo Progressive X Guitar

Posted 03/04/2013 at 2:12pm | by Paul Riario

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The following content is related to the April 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 store.

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Review: The Thimble Slide

Posted 03/04/2013 at 7:53am | by Billy Voight

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Everyone from White Zombie to the Allman Brothers Band pulls out the ol’ bottleneck in pop music. When you think about Lynyrd Skynryd’s “Free Bird,” are you humming the lyrics or are you humming the slide guitar line while fumbling for a cigarette lighter to hold in the air?

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Video: Peavey Posts Demo of AT-200 Guitar with Auto-Tune

Posted 03/01/2013 at 12:19pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Yesterday, Peavey posted this new video, a demo of its AT-200 guitar with Antares Auto-Tune for Guitar. The AT-200 looks, plays and sounds just like a regular guitar.

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Rotosound Introduces Three New Guitar Slides

Posted 02/27/2013 at 9:57am | by Guitar World Staff

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Rotosound has introduced a new line guitar slides. The new 2mm-thick slides come in glass, steel and brass and are available in two lengths: 60mm and 40mm.

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Photo Gallery: Peavey Announces New Line of DC Comics Super Heroes Guitars

Posted 02/26/2013 at 11:53am | by Guitar World Staff

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Peavey has announced its new line of DC Comics Super Heroes guitars. You can check out all three models in the photo gallery below. Available exclusively from Peavey (under license with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment), the new officially licensed instruments will feature Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and more, in highly detailed artwork on guitars, percussion instruments and accessories.

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