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Articles by: Guitar World

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Have your say and win a $350 Ticketmaster gift card by taking our quick survey

By Guitar World published 21 September 23

Share your musical thoughts with us

Coming soon: The Guitar Showcase 2023

By Guitar World published 16 August 23

Celebrate the best guitars, amps, effects and accessories the guitar world has to offer from September 25

ESP School of Metal Guitar: how to play guitar like Iron Maiden

By Guitar World published 22 December 22

Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt show you the playing secrets of some of the finest players in metal

ESP School of Metal Guitar: how to play guitar like Parkway Drive

By Guitar World published 21 October 22

Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt show you the playing secrets of some of the finest players in metal

ESP School of Metal Guitar: how to play guitar like Slipknot

By Guitar World published 23 September 22

Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt show you the playing secrets of some of the finest players in metal

How we test at Guitar World

By Guitar World last updated 23 May 22

The lowdown on our independent reviewing process, and the criteria we uses to assess guitars, amps and pedals

Vote for your favorite covers in Martin's No Limits Challenge

By Guitar World last updated 20 May 22

Eight up-and-coming guitarists face off against one another, covering tunes one wouldn't normally associate with an acoustic using a Martin SC model

Man playing guitar through a Positive Grid Spark Mini

Best Positive Grid Spark deals September 2023: Today's best prices on the Spark, Spark Pearl and Spark Mini

By Guitar World last updated 15 September 22

Get the best prices on Positive Grid's killer smart practice amp range today

Kfir Ochaion showcases the Donner Seeker Series DST-400 electric guitar

By Guitar World published 2 February 22

Supported The YouTube sensation has teamed up with the innovative company to play his new single Ride the Dragon

Attention music producers and songwriters: what do you want from streaming platforms?

By Guitar World published 24 September 21

Are you a music creative? Do you have an opinion on streaming platforms? Then we want to hear from you

Laney debuts Digbeth bass amp series and a trio of new bass pedals

By Guitar World published 28 June 21

The new amp range teams FET and tube-driven preamps, while the fresh Black Country Customs stompboxes span compressor, pitch and distortion offerings

NAMM 2021: the biggest guitar, amp and pedal releases so far

By Guitar World published 25 January 21

The physical show isn’t happening – but the gear launches most definitely are

Should I buy a guitar amp on Black Friday?

By Guitar World published 19 November 20

Looking to pick up a new amp in the Black Friday sales? It's one of the best times to shop online – here’s why, plus some things to look out for

Get up to 50% off IK Multimedia Dimebag, Satriani and Brian May Amplitube tones until January!

By Guitar World last updated 10 June 22

Black Friday? Christmas? IK Multimedia is seeing the year out with some big software discounts

Positive Grid's BIAS sale has knocked hundreds of dollars off their epic amp and effects modelling software

By Guitar World last updated 25 November 20

Don't be a turkey, get your hands on these Thanksgiving deals ahead of Black Friday

Josh Smith lets loose in new lockdown jam series

By Guitar World published 9 November 20

Blues-country-jazz master and all-round tone wizard Josh Smith stars in new filmed-at-home series

Are you the Guitarist of the Year?

By Guitar World published 3 November 20

Calling all guitarists and bassists: it’s time to enter the biggest guitar-based talent search of the year – deadline now extended to November 15!

Meet the compact, all-solid-wood Taylor GT

By Guitar World last updated 2 November 20

Sponsored Watch as guitarist and music director Nicholas Veinoglou introduces the Taylor GT Urban Ash and explores its unique features

An Echo Dot and 6 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for less than $19? Yep, you read that right

By Guitar World published 13 October 20

Prime Day isn't just about guitars. Bag Amazon's most popular smart speaker today and you'll get free access to 60 million songs

Eddie Van Halen: the guitar world mourns

By Guitar World last updated 7 October 20

Updated Tributes to EVH are flooding in from across the world of music...

#TheShowMustBePaused

By Guitar World published 1 June 20

Guitar World is pressing pause in solidarity with #TheShowMustBePaused, #BlackOutTuesday and #BlackLivesMatter

Get free rock guitar lessons with Orange Amplification’s online course and a free online music exam

By Guitar World published 22 April 20

The Orange Foundation Rock Guitar Course also offers a recognised qualification

Revv Amplification G3 and G4 distortion pedals

Get a taste of Revv’s G3 and G4, two high-gain distortion pedals par excellence, in Cooking with Sound

By Guitar World published 25 February 20

Putting the Canadian co’s stompboxes to the test

Four of DigiTech’s best pedals are up to $80 off at Sweetwater right now

By Guitar World last updated 8 November 20

Save big on these pre-Black Friday deals

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By Guitar World last updated 1 November 19

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