Articles by Guitar World Staff

Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington shares the story behind Free Bird

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Learn how the most requested song in live music was created

January 2020 Guitar World lesson videos

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Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals 2019: the latest guitar deals, all in one place

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Stay tuned for all the latest info on the best Sweetwater Cyber Monday deals on guitars, effects, amps and accessories

Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals 2019: the very latest and best guitar deals, all in one place

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The most up-to-date info on the best Musician's Friend Cyber Monday deals on guitars, effects, amps and accessories

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2019: all the latest deals on acoustic and electric guitars, effects, amps and accessories in one place

Cyber Monday guitar deals 2019: all the latest deals on acoustic and electric guitars, pedals, amps and accessories in one place

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Cyber Monday has arrived! We'll be sharing the latest news on the biggest guitar gear savings right here

Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals 2019: the latest deals on guitars, amps, effects and more

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The place to find the best Guitar Center Cyber Monday deals on guitar effects, acoustic and electric guitars, amp and accessories

Steve Howe lesson: Learn how to play Yes's Starship Trooper, Siberian Khatru and Mood for a Day

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Steve Howe shows you how to play the key riffs to several Yes classics

The 10 best amps for metal 2019: the loudest and proudest from Marshall, Blackstar and more

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10 powerhouse guitar amps for different budgets that will have you primed to seek and destroy straight out of the box

Carmen Vandenberg: "It’s definitely Jimi’s fault that I became obsessed with playing guitar"

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Find out what the former Jeff Beck guitarist has been listening to as of late

Ernie Ball announces Brian Ball as new CEO

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Ball becomes third generation to take the helm of the industry giant

Save almost 60% off this stunning limited edition D’Angelico hollowbody in this early Black Friday deal from Guitar Center

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Own one of these retro-themed built-for-jazz guitars for only $350

Early Black Friday deal: get $350 off Bill Kelliher’s signature ESP electric guitar

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Sound like Mastodon on a budget with big Black Friday savings on the ESP LTD Signature Bill Kelliher BK-600

Learn to play guitar for less with 25% off Fender Play

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Get a huge discount on one of the most comprehensive guitar instruction tools out there

Get incredible savings on 23 ESP guitars from Sweetwater

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Sweetwater is getting its Black Friday off to an early start

Holiday 2019 Guitar World lesson videos

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Stream Tuesday's live interview event with Lez Zeppelin right here

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Join us as we sit down with the critically acclaimed, all-female rock group to discuss their new EP, Achilles

December 2019 Guitar World lesson videos

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Stream Thursday's live interview event with thrash metal godfather Jonny Z right here

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Join us as we chat with the music industry legend who discovered Metallica, Anthrax, Testament and more

What's on Paul Pigat's playlist? Find out here!

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Paul Pigat discusses what he's been listening to as of late

Lzzy Hale, Suzi Quatro, Linda Perry, Gloria Gaynor and more to be honored at the 2020 She Rocks Awards

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Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale, legendary bassist and singer Suzi Quatro, multi-platinum songwriter Linda Perry and iconic vocalist Gloria Gaynor are among this year’s diverse recipients

November 2019 Guitar World lesson videos

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Enter for your chance to win a Taylor Grand Pacific 317e

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Enter now for your chance to win a solid sapele and Sitka spruce Taylor Grand Pacific 317e

DR Strings' new Veritas guitar strings harness new technology to deliver exceptional and unrestricted tone, tuning stability and intonation

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"These strings - they didn’t break. They kept in tune, kept giving me five step bends with ease and let me hold vibrato until the end of time" - Jared James Nichols

22 guitarists, producers and gear makers reveal their tone secrets

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22 sonic knights share their tips, treatments, and methods. Happy hunting!

Stream Sunday's live interview event with Alex Skolnick right here

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Join us as we dig into behind-the-scenes stories about the Alex Skolnick Trio’s latest album, Conundrum, and much more