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Name Recognition: 10 Essential Signature Model Guitars

Posted 01/28/2013 at 7:19am | by Damian Fanelli, Josh Hart

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Ah, how young and innocent we all were when Fender introduced its first signature model — the Eric Clapton Stratocaster — in 1988. Of course, Chet Atkins' signature appeared on several Gretsch models (the Tennessean, for example) long before then, and let's not forget that Les Paul -- the name that appears on millions of headstocks — was actually a person.

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Photo Gallery: Guitar World at the 2013 Winter NAMM Show

Posted 01/26/2013 at 1:47pm | by Damian Fanelli

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The 2013 Winter NAMM Show kicked off Thursday, January 24, in Anaheim, California, and Guitar World is there, keeping you up to date on the latest new-gear introductions and news, plus updates via Twitter and Facebook.

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NAMM 2013: D'Addario Introduces Balanced Tension Guitar and Bass Strings

Posted 01/26/2013 at 10:24am | by Guitar World Staff

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D’Addario has introduced XL Nickel Wound Balanced Tension string sets. Responding to consumer demand, D’Addario XL Nickel Wound Balanced Tension sets have been optimized to have a comparable tension string to string allowing for greater dynamic control and a more evenly balanced effort while fretting, bending, strumming and picking on guitar, as well as plucking, slapping and bending on bass.

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NAMM 2013: C.F. Martin & Co. Introduces 00-42SC John Mayer Custom Signature Edition

Posted 01/26/2013 at 10:06am | by Guitar World Staff

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John Mayer and C.F. Martin & Co. were happy to join forces once again to create a new version of the “cowboy guitar” – the 00-42SC John Mayer Custom Signature Edition.

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NAMM 2013: C.F. Martin & Co. Debuts DSS John Sebastian Custom Signature Edition

Posted 01/26/2013 at 9:47am | by Guitar World Staff

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The famed singer/songwriter and frontman for the iconic folk/rock band The Lovin’ Spoonful pays tribute to his lifelong passion for roots music through his exquisite namesake dreadnought sloped shoulder guitar.

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NAMM 2013: Peavey Introduces Next Generation ValveKing Series Amps

Posted 01/26/2013 at 9:03am | by Guitar World Staff

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Peavey Electronics has announced its new ValveKing series of tube guitar amplifiers. The original award-winning ValveKing line was designed to feature all of the tonal qualities and attention-to-detail circuitry of a boutique amplifier, but with a price point real working guitarists could afford.

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NAMM 2013: Peavey Introduces Vypyr VIP Series Variable Instrument Performance Amplifiers

Posted 01/26/2013 at 8:48am | by Guitar World Staff

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Peavey Electronics has introduced a new generation of modeling amplifiers with the Vypyr VIP series, the world’s first Variable Instrument Performance amplifiers.

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NAMM 2013: VOX Introduces 5-Watt Mini5 Rhythm Amplifier

Posted 01/26/2013 at 8:34am | by Guitar World Staff

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Vox has introduced its new 5-Watt Mini5 Rhythm amp.

Combining VOX modeling technology, battery or AC power, effects and rhythm patterns, the 5-Watt Mini5 Rhythm is great for performers in need of a portable, full-featured amp.

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NAMM 2013: Orange Amplification Launches Valve Tester VT1000

Posted 01/26/2013 at 8:22am | by Guitar World

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Compact VT1000 is a fully automatic valve tester that performs a wide range of tests quickly and accurately.

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NAMM 2013: Schecter Introduces Hellwin Series Amps by Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold

Posted 01/24/2013 at 10:11am | by Guitar World Staff

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Schecter Amplification has introduced its new Hellwin series of guitar amps, a collaboration between Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates and Schecter.

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