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Review: Yamaha THR10 Modeling and Recording Amp

Posted 03/28/2013 at 11:09am | by Chris GIll, Video by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario checks out the new THR10 modeling and recording amp from Yamaha, a mini 10-watt stereo combo perfect for the studio.

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Review: Morley Buffer Boost

Posted 03/27/2013 at 7:58am | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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While true-bypass pedals are designed to preserve the integrity of your guitar’s signal, using several true-bypass pedals chained together can still result in wimpy tone. That’s because the excess lengths of cable needed to connect everything together can suck a lot of frequencies from a signal by the time it reaches the end of the chain. The Morley Buffer Boost features a buffer circuit that gives your guitar’s signal an extra push at the front or back of the signal chain to maintain level and tone, and it also provides up to 20dB of clean boost that you can engage for solos.

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Metal For Life: Killer Runs to Sharpen Your Pick-Hand and Fret-Hand Skills

Posted 03/26/2013 at 5:33pm | by Metal Mike

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In this month’s column, I’d like to present a few single-note patterns that are designed to fortify fret-hand/pick-hand coordination while they strengthen your overall chops and ability to play fast and clean. In my own experience, I have found that drilling on one or two very specific melodic fretboard shapes works wonders in uncovering technical areas of weakness in both hands.

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Review: Egnater Armageddon Guitar Amp

Posted 03/25/2013 at 8:15am | by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new Egnater Armageddon, a 120-watt three-channel amp geared towards metalheads.

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Review: Rocktron Boutique Series Stomp Boxes

Posted 03/21/2013 at 12:15pm | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new Rocktron Boutique Series Stomp Boxes, including the Third Angel Distortion, Texas Recoiler and Overdrive Dynamic Blues.

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Review: Peavey Triple XXX II Amp

Posted 03/19/2013 at 10:32am | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the latest high-gain offering from Peavey, the new XXX II, a 120-watt amp sporting four EL34's in the power section and four 12AX7 tubes in the preamp section.

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Review: Dean Custom 550 Floyd

Posted 03/18/2013 at 7:23am | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario checks out the curvaceous new Dean Custom 550 Floyd, which featues active EMG 81 and EMG 85 pickups along with a Floyd Rose 1000 locking vibrator unit.

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Review: Schecter Diamond Series Blackjack SLS C-1 FR-S and SLS Solo-6

Posted 03/13/2013 at 1:22pm | by Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario takes a look at the new Diamond Series Blackjack SLS C-1 FR-S and SLS Solo-6 from Schecter.

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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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Interview: Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry Discuss Their New Album, 'Music From Another Dimension!'

Posted 01/10/2013 at 12:23pm | by Alan Di Perna, Photo by Ross Halfin

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“We really wanted to give it the feel that you were in the room with the band,” Perry says. “Especially with headphones on. That’s how you get your best sound and have an intimate kind of experience. But loud, and rocky! I think there are a lot of different atmospheres on the record.”

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