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Latest articles by Guitar World Staff

Boston's Tom Scholz: “I was basically a dork that hit the books and liked to build things... somehow I ended up onstage, playing guitar in front of everybody else"
By Guitar World Staff published
In this 2006 GW interview, the Les Paul-wielding Boston mastermind discusses the trials and tribulations of home recording, sudden success and revisiting his band's seminal early albums

Ditch your cables for wireless freedom with the “amazingly portable and powerful” NUX C-5RC wireless guitar system
By Guitar World Staff published
Small and sleek design incorporates 5.8GHz technology for less interference, with low latency and 24bit/44.1kHz audio

Join blues ace Justin Johnson as he shops for a new guitar at ProAudioStar.com
By Guitar World Staff published
The master picker shows you “how to get the most bang for your buck” in your six-string search

Sit in on an intimate jam session with Orangewood’s new video series, The Duet Show
By Guitar World Staff published
Watch the first two episodes now, featuring host Drew Taubenfeld trading licks with L.A. guitar ace Horace Bray

Watch Paul Riario explore the future of guitar design with the “cutting-edge” LAVA ME 3 smart guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
Carbon fiber acoustic boasts app-based touchscreen, built-in effects, looper, recorder, practice apps and much more

Learn the basics of acoustic guitar maintenance
By Guitar World Staff published
Rob Magargal at the Taylor Guitars repair facility shares some basic guitar maintenance. Learn how they restring acoustic guitars after cleaning.

Watch Jay Leonard J try out the high-quality, super-affordable Boroughs B30DMH dreadnought guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
New York City-based brand offers a fresh and great-sounding take on the entry-level acoustic

Record anywhere and everywhere inspiration strikes with the ultra-portable PreSonus AudioBox GO
By Guitar World Staff published
PreSonus’ smallest and lightest recording interface to date boasts studio-quality sound, features and functionality

Get 2022 off to a rockin’ start with the fourth installment of Guitar World’s New Year New Gear guide
By Guitar World Staff published
GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into the Baldacci Bighorn, Cort Gold-A6 Bocote and Gold-OC6 Bocote and ESP LTD Deluxe SN-1007HT Baritone guitars

Watch Lexi Rose demo an original song using a brand-new Boroughs acoustic
By Guitar World Staff published
Newly launched brand puts a fresh and exciting spin on entry-level six-string

8 tips from Elixir Strings for troubleshooting electric guitar string buzz
By Guitar World Staff published
Tricks and tips for keeping your gear in top condition

Just how tough is Gator’s new G-ICONELECTRIC guitar case? Watch Jay Leonard J put it to the torture test
By Guitar World Staff published
The heavy-duty, feature-rich gig bag stands up to the toughest punishment

Mackie’s Thrash Loudspeakers – the right choice when your music needs to be heard
By Guitar World Staff published
Easy to set up and use, these speakers are powerful enough to let you rock any small venue, and won’t leave a gaping hole in your wallet in the process

Meet the compact, all-solid Taylor AD22e
By Guitar World Staff published
Introducing the AD22e, a new Grand Concert acoustic-electric that offers the rich, seasoned tone and exceptional value of the American Dream Series in a compact, accommodating body.

Looking to expand your playing and have more fun on guitar? Grab a Black Mountain Pick and unlock your creativity!
By Guitar World Staff published
Boutique brand offers innovative Thumb Pick and Slide Ring designs for maximum versatility and playability

TASCAM is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an incredible giveaway featuring a TASCAM dream home studio and PRS S2 Custom guitar
By Guitar World Staff published
The leading name in out-of-the-box workstation recording is offering up a 32-Track Digital Portastudio DP-32SD and more goodies to one lucky winner!

Watch Gretchen Menn nail Eric Johnson’s ‘Song for George’ on an all-new Gibson Generation G-00 acoustic
By Guitar World Staff published
Innovative new model boasts a thinner body, Advanced Response neck and Gibson’s groundbreaking Player Port, which directs sound up toward the player

Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society double the guitar mayhem on the band's new album, ‘Doom Crew Inc.’
By Guitar World Staff published
For the first time on record, Wylde is joined by a second guitarist, Dario Lorina, for even more six-string savagery

Save a massive $200 on the Gretsch G2420T Streamliner in this epic post-Black Friday deal at Musician's Friend
By Guitar World Staff published
You can’t go wrong with over 35% off this stunning Gretsch hollowbody electric guitar

Get the holiday gear fires burning with the second installment of Guitar World’s Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide
By Guitar World Staff published
GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into ESP’s SN-1 HT electric guitar, Godlyke’s Power-All ECO-Dapter power supply and S.I.T. “CRT” Extended Life electric guitar strings
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