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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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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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Reverend Guitars Warhawk II to Be Raffled Off with '67 Mustang

Posted 02/25/2013 at 3:35pm | by Melanie Gottshall

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Reverend Guitars and Naked Body Guitars have collaborated on a one-of-a kind instrument, which will be raffled off for charity on April 28. The Reverend Warhawk II, painted to match a 1967 Mustang and equipped with a Railhammer Chisel pickup, will be raffled off along with the car to raise money for The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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Rotosound Adds 8-String Set to Its Roto Yellow Series

Posted 02/25/2013 at 2:49pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Rotosound has introduced a new 8-string set to its Roto Yellow series. The new 8-string set (R10-8) delivers a smooth, powerful tone. The gauges are 10, 13,17,30w, 42w, 54w, 64w and 74w ("w" denotes a wound string).

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BBE Sound Reintroduces Mind Bender MB-2 Chorus/Vibrato Pedal

Posted 02/22/2013 at 1:49pm | by Guitar World Staff

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The award-winning Mind Bender pedal is back with a new look. Check out the metallic water blue finish and psychedelic logo graphic (See the photos below).

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Review: ENGL Gigmaster 30 Combo Guitar Amplifier

Posted 02/21/2013 at 3:05pm | by Paul Riario

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The following content is related to the March 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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NAMM 2013: ISP Technologies Debuts THETA Preamp Pedal, Stealth Power Amp, G112 Passive Guitar Cabinet and More

Posted 02/20/2013 at 1:29pm | by Guitar World Staff

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ISP Technologies went to Winter NAMM 2013 armed with several exciting new products. The all-new THETA Preamp Pedal, Stealth Power Amp, G112 Passive Guitar Cabinet, Vector 210 Guitar Subwoofer and the Bass Vector 210 Bass Guitar Cabinet all made excellent first impressions with everyone at the show.

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From the Archive: The Definitive Kurt Cobain Gear Guide

Posted 02/20/2013 at 12:47pm | by Chris Gill

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This classic article from the August 1997 issue of Guitar World serves as the definitive guide to Kurt Cobain's grungy assortment of pawn shop prizes, turbo-charged stomp boxes and blown woofers.

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Seymour Duncan Announces Worldwide Launch of Whole Lotta Humbucker Pickups

Posted 02/19/2013 at 4:04pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Seymour Duncan has announced the worldwide launch of its Whole Lotta Humbucker pickups. More than a year ago, the company launched the set as a limited-edition UK exclusive. It was based on Duncan's experience working at the Fender Soundhouse with artists like Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and many others.

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Review: Boss eBand JS-10 Guitar Trainer/Audio Player

Posted 02/19/2013 at 2:23pm | by Paul Riario

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The following content is related to the March 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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NAMM 2013 Video: Dean Guitars' Vintage-Inspired Chicago Series

Posted 02/15/2013 at 3:51pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Here's a Guitar World video from the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, which took place January 24 to 27 in Anaheim, California. During the gear- and rain-filled weekend, we paid a visit to the gang at the Dean Guitars booth to check out some new gear. This video focuses on the company's new Chicago Series of guitars, which harkens back to Dean's late-'70s roots. The series includes vintage designs and colors.

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