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Posted 11/25/2013 at 4:54pm | by Guitar World Staff

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PureSalem Guitars adopts an inspired approach and attitude while honoring the electric guitar’s glorious past. It‘s simplicity in design. It’s wood, wire and strings. It’s rock and roll — and not rocket science.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Joan Jett Talks Gibson Melody Makers, the Runaways, Pre-Show Jitters and More

Posted 11/25/2013 at 12:26pm | by Brad Angle

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She was a founding guitarist of Seventies teen girl group the Runaways and rose to stardom fronting the long-running rock act the Blackhearts. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...

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Posted 11/25/2013 at 12:24pm | by Guitar World Staff

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This special collector's issue gives you the complete stories behind the brands. This issue also features artists, including Slash, Steve Vai and Jimi Hendrix, and their favorite axes. Don't miss out on this fascinating and thorough insight into one of the world's most amazing instruments!

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Posted 11/25/2013 at 12:08pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Knaggs Guitars, a Maryland-based boutique maker of high-end, investment-grade stringed musical instruments, will introduce its new Creation Series at the 2014 Winter NAMM Show. The Creation Series consists of hand-built, one-off instruments designed by master-luthier Joe Knaggs.

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Video: Gary Clark Jr. Performs "Don't Owe You a Thang" on 'Guitar Center Sessions'

Posted 11/25/2013 at 11:40am | by Damian Fanelli

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Last week, we shared a clip of Austin's Gary Clark Jr. performing "Numb," a track from his 2012 album, Blak and Blu, on Guitar Center Sessions.

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Video: Scorpions Perform "In Trance" from 'MTV Unplugged' CD/DVD

Posted 11/25/2013 at 11:00am | by Damian Fanelli

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Scorpions have posted a clip from their upcoming live CD/DVD, MTV Unplugged, which will be released January 21 through Sony International. The song features a guest appearance by a Hamburg-based singer named CÄTHE.

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Video: 14-Year-Old Girl Performs Steve Vai's Version of Paganini's 5th Caprice from 'Crossroads'

Posted 11/25/2013 at 10:45am | by Damian Fanelli

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Everyone remembers Tina S., right? She's the 14-year-old French guitarist who's been blowing everyone's mind with her effortless renditions of Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption" (Watch it here) and her tribute to composer Antonio Vilvaldi (Watch it here).

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Song Facts: The Beatles — "Helter Skelter"

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Paul McCartney was generally known for writing "silly love songs" like "Yesterday" or cheeky whimsy like "When I'm Sixty-Four," but occasionally he could rock every bit as hard as John Lennon. While The Beatles recorded numerous violent rockers, few were more fiery, savage and controversial than McCartney's "Helter Skelter."

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Below, watch Mr. Big, Niacin and Talas bassist Billy Sheehan demo and discuss DiMarzio's Will Power bass pickups. These are the exact pickups Sheehan uses in his signature Yamaha basses.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Questions for Matthias Jabs and Rudolf Schenker!

Posted 11/22/2013 at 3:59pm | by Guitar World Staff

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The legendary Scorpions guitarists will answer anything you want!

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