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Donner’s Arena2000 Multi-effect Processor offers serious modeling power and flexibility at an incredibly affordable price
By Guitar World Staff published
278 effects, 80 amp models, 50 cabinet impulse response models, a built-in looper and much, much more

Cort’s freshly-designed KX700 EverTune is an “audacious” six-string with cutting-edge looks and aggressive tones
By Guitar World Staff published
New KX flagship model boasts deep body cuts, Nazgûl and Sentient humbuckers, EverTune bridge and much more

Guitarists of the year: the players who left their mark on 2022
By Alison Richter published
We pay tribute to the returning champs, the young guns breathing new life into the guitar and this year's all-round heroes of the six-string – or, in Steve Vai's case, 23-string…

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: here are this year's hottest guitar accessories
By Guitar World Staff published
We've collated the top guitar accessories to hit the market this year

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons talk classic Kiss tracks, including the lick they ripped off from the Rolling Stones, and the song they nearly gave to Rod Stewart
By Guitar World Staff published
In this classic 1992 Guitar World interview, Kiss's Starchild and Demon share the stories behind 18 key tracks, including Strutter, God of Thunder, I Was Made For Lovin' You and more

Donner’s DPB 510 electric bass is highly recommended by Berklee Professors and ideal for players of all levels
By Guitar World Staff published
The beautifully-appointed, great-sounding four-string comes bundled with a gig bag, cable and strap, all for an incredibly affordable price

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: a roundup of this year's top effects pedals
By Guitar World Staff published
We've selected the best effects pedals from the past year

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: here are this year's top bass guitars
By Guitar World Staff published
Here's our roundup of the finest bass guitars of 2022

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: the most unmissable guitar amps of the past 12 months
By Guitar World Staff published
It's been a memorable year for amp fans. Here's our comprehensive round-up of the electric, acoustic and bass guitar amps that stood out in 2022

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: the best new guitar gear of the year
By Guitar World Staff published
A huge range of eye-catching guitar gear arrived over the past 12 months. Here, we break down the best of the bunch

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: here are this year’s hottest electric guitars
By Guitar World Staff published
From Fenders and Gibsons all the way to signature Charvels, here are the best electric guitars new and old that we came across this year

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: our round-up of this year's top acoustic guitars
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Feast your eyes on the finest acoustic guitars of 2022

Prepare to be blown away by NUX’s MG-400, the “best value modeler for your money”
By Guitar World Staff published
Two powerful DSP chips, White-Box Amp Modeling algorithm, 512 samples IR resolution, electric guitar and bass amp models, acoustic simulation IRs and much, much more headline NUX’s newest modeler

Martin’s new 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes signature is an environmentally-friendly acoustic with top-notch tones and unparalleled playability
By Guitar World Staff published
Scaled-down 000-size model boasts premium woods and appointments, with personal design touches from the Grammy-nominated multi-platinum singer-songwriter

Looking to keep your guitar workspace streamlined and flexible? Levy’s Leathers and Gator Frameworks have you covered
By Guitar World Staff published
From comfortable guitar straps to stylish and functional guitar, amp and mic stands, here are the accessories that will keep you in the zone

Explore deep bass tones with the ultra-versatile, super-comfortable Reverend Mercalli 4
By Guitar World Staff published
Features include a solid Korina body, 5-piece maple and walnut neck, proprietary pickups and much more

The top 10 air guitar songs of all time
By Guitar World Staff published
From Free Bird’s iconic guitar solo to the legendary licks of Layla, here are the best tracks to “play” when you’re without your axe but fancy an impromptu practice session

Cort’s new G290 FAT II offers pro-level performance and versatility at a working musician’s price
By Guitar World Staff published
Updated model boasts alder body, roasted maple neck and Voiced Tone VTH-77 humbuckers with custom pickup switching

Experience Bixonic’s Axentrix A1, a “new-gen distortion pedal with an endless supply of drive tones for any playing style”
By Guitar World Staff published
Versatile stomp box offers four selectable drive modes, Accent adjustment for wide range of expressions, Memory functions and more

LAVA MUSIC’s new BLUE LAVA Original acoustic-electric provides “simplicity with stunning sound,” along with onboard chorus, delay and reverb effects
By Guitar World Staff published
The innovative company’s newest offering is a lightweight, weather-resistant, feature-rich and affordable six-string marvel

Beginner deal alert: These Fender FA-135CE acoustic-electrics are now only $149 in this crazy post-Black Friday deal
By Guitar World Staff last updated
Bag one of these extremely wallet-friendly strummers at a cool $50 off over at Guitar Center

Donner’s Seeker Series guitars pair high-end tones with high-end looks on New York Fashion Show runway
By Guitar World Staff published
The affordable entry-level instruments shone in the spotlight as they played a starring role for Private Policy’s showcase

Meet Donner’s Hush-I Silent guitar, the “ultimate portable, travel and gig-ready instrument”
By Guitar World Staff published
Weighing only as much as a laptop, the acoustic-electric is ideal for everything from silent practice to onstage use – anytime, anywhere

Vola’s new OZ RV TNC electric guitar is built for “speed, comfort, efficiency and classic and high-output tones”
By Guitar World Staff published
Made-in-Japan six-string sports a trio of Vola-designed pickups in a unique fanned pickup layout, innovative ‘blower’ switch, fast-playing roasted maple neck and much more
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